The Simpsons Movie (2007)
- During the filming of The Simpsons Movie, Dan Castellaneta improvised one of the most famous lines in the movie.
- The original script for The Simpsons Movie was written over a decade before production finally began in 2007.
- Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a hidden easter egg referencing David Silverman's previous film in the background of the opening scene.
The Simpsons Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy film directed by David Silverman, bringing television's longest-running animated series to the big screen after 18 seasons. When Homer Simpson's impulsive decision to adopt a pig and dump its waste in Lake Springfield causes an environmental catastrophe, the EPA โ led by the villainous Russ Cargill, voiced by Albert Brooks โ encases the entire town of Springfield under a massive glass dome. The Simpsons family must escape the dome and find a way to save their hometown from government destruction.
The film had been anticipated and discussed for over a decade before production, with creator Matt Groening and the writing team spending four years crafting a story that justified the theatrical format while remaining true to the series' spirit. The "Spider-Pig" musical number became the film's breakout cultural moment, and Homer's naked skateboard ride provided the movie's most deliberately outrageous visual gag. The film earned $527 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, the highest gross for any Simpsons-related product and a validation of the franchise's enduring global appeal.
