Matt Groening has hinted that "The Simpsons: Hit & Run," the beloved 2003 driving-and-action game, could be revived, giving fans hope for a follow-up to one of the franchise's most celebrated releases. The tease came during a Q&A at the D23 Expo's "The Simpsons: Stories from Springfield" panel, where the creator and show staff discussed the series' history, and it follows news that a new Simpsons Movie is due in 2027, prompting fans to wonder whether the game might return alongside it.

When asked directly whether a sequel was on the way, Groening said the "original game is coming back in some form," though showrunner Matt Selman quickly added "or not," leaving the announcement deliberately vague. Hit & Run, often likened to "The Simpsons meets Grand Theft Auto," let players control various Springfield characters through mission-based gameplay and remains popular today via physical copies and fan mods, having earned a 78 critic score and 8.5 user score on Metacritic. Panellists also touched on the franchise's recent success with collaborations such as Fortnite and Monopoly GO, joking that the Simpsons crossover was "keeping Fortnite going."