The Simpsons Disney+ shorts are a series of short promotional films based on the television series The Simpsons produced for Disney+. As of 2024, nine short films have been produced, beginning with The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021), with its latest short being The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024).
All of the shorts were directed by longtime Simpsons director David Silverman and produced by Gracie Films and 20th Television Animation.
Background
editThe Simpsons originated in animated shorts that aired as a recurring segment on the variety television series The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons, before the characters spun off into The Simpsons, their own half-hour prime-time show.
Following the release of The Simpsons Movie, two theatrical shorts featuring Maggie Simpson were produced: The Longest Daycare (2012), released with Ice Age: Continental Drift, and Playdate with Destiny (2020), released with Onward.
When The Simpsons was added to Disney+, co-creator and executive producer James L. Brooks suggested the creation of a series of short films in which the Simpsons would "invade the rest of Disney+" as a way to promote The Simpsons and reach viewers who may not have been familiar with the series.[1]
Shorts
edit| Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Force Awakens from Its Nap | David Silverman | Joel H. Cohen, Al Jean & Michael Price | May 4, 2021 |
| The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | David Silverman | Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, Jessica Conrad, John Frink, Al Jean & Jeff Westbrook | July 7, 2021 |
| Plusaversary | David Silverman | Joel H. Cohen, Jessica Conrad, Al Jean, Loni Steele Sosthand & Dan Vebber | November 12, 2021 |
| When Billie Met Lisa | David Silverman | Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, Broti Gupta, Al Jean, Cesar Mazariegos & David Mirkin | April 22, 2022 |
| Welcome to the Club | David Silverman | J. Stewart Burns, Joel H. Cohen, Al Jean, Christine Nangle & Loni Steele Sosthand | September 8, 2022 |
| The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in 'Feliz Navidad' | David Silverman | Joel H. Cohen, Al Jean, Ryan Koh & David Mirkin | December 15, 2022 |
| Rogue Not Quite One | David Silverman | Al Jean, Ryan Koh, Loni Steele Sosthand, Dan Vebber & Jeff Westbrook | May 4, 2023 |
| May the 12th Be with You | David Silverman | Joel H. Cohen, Al Jean, Ryan Koh, David Mirkin & Jeff Westbrook | May 10, 2024 |
| The Most Wonderful Time of the Year | David Silverman | J. Stewart Burns, Dan Greaney, Broti Gupta & Al Jean | October 11, 2024 |
The Force Awakens from Its Nap
editThe Force Awakens from Its Nap was released on May 4, 2021, on Disney+ in celebration of Star Wars Day.[2][3]
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
editThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki is the second promotional short, after The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021), that ties in with Disney+'s brands and titles. The Good, the Bart, and the Loki is directed by David Silverman and celebrates the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly its television series Loki, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki. The short was released on July 7, 2021, on Disney+, alongside the fifth episode of Loki.[4][1]
Plusaversary
editPlusaversary debuted on Disney+ for its second anniversary in 2021 and is the third promotional short produced for Disney+.[5] The short was directed by David Silverman and released on November 12, 2021 – Disney+ Day.[6][7] In the short film, there is a Disney+ party at Moe's Tavern and everyone is invited except Homer.[8]
When Billie Met Lisa
editWhen Billie Met Lisa is the fourth promotional short produced for Disney+.It features musician Billie Eilish[9] Like the previous shorts, it was directed by David Silverman and released on April 22, 2022.[10]
Welcome to the Club
editWelcome to the Club is the fifth Simpsons short produced for Disney+. It was released in celebration of Disney+ Day on September 8, 2022. In the short, Lisa enters a castle in order to become recognized as an official Disney Princess, only to be persuaded through song by many classic Disney villains, to become a villain instead.[citation needed]
The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"
editThe Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" is the sixth Simpsons short produced for Disney+. It was released on December 15, 2022. In the short, The Simpsons family celebrate Christmas, alongside Andrea Bocelli, and his family, Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli.[citation needed]
Rogue Not Quite One
editRogue Not Quite One is the seventh short produced for Disney+. It was released on May 4, 2023, in celebration of Star Wars Day and Disney's 100th anniversary.[citation needed]
May the 12th Be with You
editMay the 12th Be with You is the eighth short produced for Disney+. It was released on May 10, 2024 in honor of both Star Wars Day and Mother's Day. In the short, Marge and Maggie go on a day trip with several other Disney+ mothers and children to a planetary playground known as "Disney Playground Planet".[citation needed]
The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
editThe Most Wonderful Time of The Year is the ninth short produced for Disney+. It was released on October 11, 2024. In the short, Sideshow Bob and the Disney Villains, along with other villains from other Disney franchises, sing a carol for Halloween.[11]
See also
edit- The Simpsons shorts, recurring segment on The Tracey Ullman Show which preced the Simpsons television series
- The Longest Daycare, 2012 short originally released theatrically
- Playdate with Destiny, 2020 short originally released theatrically
- "Te Deseo Lo Mejor," 2021 music video featuring the Bad Bunny song of the same name
- The Simpsons | Balenciaga, 2021 short produced with fashion house Balenciaga
References
edit- ^ a b Vary, Adam B. (July 7, 2021). "How 'The Simpsons' Used 'Loki' to Invade the Marvel Cinematic Universe". Variety. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Earl, William (2021-05-03). "'The Simpsons' Meets 'Star Wars' in First Look at Disney Plus Short 'The Force Awakens From Its Nap'". Variety. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ^ Evans, Greg (2021-05-03). "Maggie Simpson Joins Galaxy Far, Far Away In New Disney+ 'Star Wars' Short". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ^ Ferme, Antonio (June 30, 2021). "Loki and Bart Simpson Team Up in Marvel-'Simpsons' Crossover Short on Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "'The Simpsons in Plusaversary' Short to Stream on Disney+ Day". Collider. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ Darwish, Meaghan. "'The Simpsons' to Celebrate Disney+ Day With 'Plusaversary' Special". TV Insider. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ FandímeSeriálům. "The Simpsons in Plusaversary: Žlutá rodinka dostane další krátký film". FandímeSeriálům.cz. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2021-11-02). ""The Simpsons In Plusaversary": Latest Animated Short Out Of Springfield To Premiere On Disney+ Day". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ "Billie Eilish Meets Lisa Simpson In New 'Simpsons' Disney+ Short". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "Breaking News - "The Simpsons" Fans Will Be Happier Than Ever When the New Short "When Billie Met Lisa" Premieres April 22, Exclusively on Disney+". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ Mercedes Milligan (October 8, 2024). "New 'Simpsons' Halloween Short Celebrates 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year' on Disney+". Animation Magazine.