{
  "id": 287419,
  "title": "‘The Simpsons’ Star Nancy Cartwright Predicts Show Will End Soon: ‘It’s My Opinion’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/the-simpsons-star-nancy-cartwright-predicts-show-will-end-soon-its-my",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T00:13:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/the-simpsons-will-end-season-40-star-nancy-cartwright-predicts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nancy Cartwright, the voice behind Bart Simpson, has expressed her belief that \"The Simpsons\" will conclude after Season 40 during an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast \"Inside of You.\" When asked directly about the potential end of the show, Cartwright confidently stated, \"40 [seasons].\" She later added, \"It's my opinion,\" emphasizing that her prediction is based on personal belief. Cartwright was willing to continue her role with the show if it reached the 40-season mark, but only if the entire cast remained intact. The comments came a year after \"The Simpsons\" secured a four-season renewal, bringing the show's total to Season 40. Additionally, the series is set to release its second theatrical film, titled \"The Simpsons Movie 2,\" in September 2027. Showrunner Matt Selman revealed that the decision to avoid a series finale was deliberate, citing the show's unique concept and the importance of maintaining continuity, with the characters resetting each week and experiencing a form of Groundhog Day.",
  "summary": "The long-running animated sitcom is set to return for Season 38 in September The post ‘The Simpsons’ Star Nancy Cartwright Predicts Show Will End Soon: ‘It’s My Opinion’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Nancy Cartwright predicts \"The Simpsons\" will end after Season 40.",
    "She stated her opinion on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast.",
    "Showrunners chose to avoid a series finale for continuity."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Nancy Cartwright's prediction that The Simpsons will end after Season 40 implies the long-running show may have a planned lifespan, potentially tying its conclusion to cast continuity.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/287419.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}