{
  "id": 933823,
  "title": "The Simpsons: Hit & Run 'Coming Back in Some Form,' Creator Matt Groening Says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/the-simpsons-hit-run-coming-back-in-some-form-creator-matt-groening",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T01:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-simpsons-hit-run-coming-back-in-some-form-creator-matt-groening-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, has announced that the classic video game spinoff The Simpsons: Hit & Run is coming back in some form, according to a recent appearance at Disney's fan event D23 2026. When asked about the game during the panel, Groening stated, \"I think the original game is coming back in some form.\" However, showrunner Matt Selman later contradicted Groening, saying, \"...or not.\" It remains unclear if this is a premature announcement or if Groening indeed has the details right. Fans are excited, as the game has not been seen since its launch in 2003, making a potential return a much-anticipated event.",
  "summary": "The Simpsons: Hit & Run 'is coming back in some form,' according to series creator Matt Groening.",
  "key_points": [
    "Matt Groening announced The Simpsons: Hit & Run is coming back in some form.",
    "Showrunner Matt Selman contradicted Groening's statement.",
    "Fans excited about potential return of the 2003 game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}