# Matt Groening hints at possible Simpsons: Hit & Run return

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/simpsons-creator-matt-groening-seemingly-lets-slip-that-hit-run-is-coming-back/
- Published: 2026-08-15T19:32:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-18T16:21:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/simpsons-hit-and-run-groening-d23-tease
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Matt Groening hinted Hit & Run is "coming back in some form" at D23.
- Showrunner Matt Selman tried to walk back the comment immediately.
- Developer Radical Entertainment has rebranded, now teasing remasters including Hit & Run.

## Summary

Simpsons creator Matt Groening appeared to accidentally confirm that The Simpsons: Hit & Run, the beloved 2003 GTA-style spin-off game, is set to return in some form. The remark came during a panel at Disney's D23 event when Groening was asked whether a sequel was in the works, and current showrunner Matt Selman quickly attempted to walk back the comment. It is the strongest hint yet that a revival is happening after years of fan speculation and previous false starts.

Groening said he thought "the original game is coming back in some form", before Selman interjected with "...or not". The timing coincides with original developer Radical Entertainment rebranding as New Radical Games, a studio now focused on remastering classic titles that prominently features Hit & Run on its website. A sequel was reportedly already in development once before, according to producer John Melchior, until publisher Vivendi rejected a deal for five more Simpsons games in circumstances he was never given a reason for; Selman had also hinted earlier this year that a remake or revival should "never say never".

## Coverage

- [Eurogamer: Matt Groening hints at possible Simpsons: Hit & Run return](https://www.eurogamer.net/simpsons-hit-and-run-groening-d23-tease)
- [Destructoid: The greatest Simpsons game of all time is coming back](https://www.destructoid.com/the-greatest-simpsons-game-of-all-time-is-coming-back/)
- [PC Gamer: Simpsons creator Matt Groening implies that a Hit & Run remaster is coming, current showrunner hastily disputes](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/simpsons-creator-matt-groening-implies-that-a-hit-and-run-remaster-is-coming-current-showrunner-hastily-disputes/)

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