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‘Futurama’ to Release Three New Supersized Specials, Including a Christmas Episode, Starting Next Year on Hulu
Hulu has commissioned three extended “Futurama” specials alongside the animated comedy’s forthcoming 14th season. The announcement, made at San Diego Comic-Con, signals continued investment in the revived series and gives fans new feature-length-style episodes to anticipate from 2027.
The first “XXXL-Sized” special will be Christmas-themed and is currently in production, although further release dates and story details were not announced. Season 14 begins on 3 August with two episodes on Hulu, with weekly Monday releases; it will also be available via Hulu on Disney+ for eligible US bundle subscribers and on Disney+ internationally.
In short
- Hulu has ordered three extended “Futurama” specials.
- The first, a Christmas episode, arrives in 2027.
- Season 14 premieres on 3 August.
Explained simply
"Futurama" is an animated comedy series that originally aired from 1999 to 2003, following a delivery worker who is cryogenically frozen and wakes up a thousand years in the future. Despite developing a devoted fanbase, the programme was repeatedly cancelled on traditional television.
Over the past two decades, the series has been periodically revived through films and new episodes released on various networks and streaming services. Its repeated resurrections are a testament to the dedication of its fanbase, making it an unusual case of a cancelled programme being given multiple new chances.
The repeated cancellations on traditional television reflected the difficulties of sustaining animated series in the old broadcast model. Streaming services have offered programmes like "Futurama" a new home, and the franchise demonstrates how established series with devoted audiences remain valuable properties for platforms seeking proven fan engagement.
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