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Matt Groening lets slip that Simpsons: Hit & Run might be making a comeback
The VergeSaturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
RedScroll Brief
At D23, when asked about the potential for a sequel to the cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run game, Matt Groening replied, "I think the original game is coming back in some form," before current showrunner Matt Selman added, "or not.
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- Why it matters
- Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. At D23, when asked about the potential for a sequel to the cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run game, Matt Groening replied, "I think the original game is coming back in some form," before current showrunner Matt Selman added, "or not. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Matt Groening and Simpsons.
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What happened
At D23, when asked about the potential for a sequel to the cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run game, Matt Groening replied, "I think the original game is coming back in some form," before current showrunner Matt Selman added, "or not.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
Background
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Timeline
The Verge published: Matt Groening lets slip that Simpsons: Hit & Run might be making a comeback
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Matt Groening and Simpsons.
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