The Simpsons Disney+ shorts

The Simpsons Disney+ shorts are a series of short promotional films based on the television series The Simpsons produced for Disney+. As of 2023, seven short films have been produced, beginning with The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021), with its latest short being Rogue Not Quite One (2023).

All of the shorts were directed by longtime Simpsons director David Silverman and produced by Gracie Films and 20th Television Animation.

Background

The Simpsons originated in animated shorts that aired as a recurring segment on the variety television series The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons, before the characters spun off into The Simpsons, their own half-hour prime-time show.

Following the release of The Simpsons Movie, two theatrical shorts featuring Maggie Simpson were produced: The Longest Daycare (2012), released with Ice Age: Continental Drift, and Playdate with Destiny (2020), released with Onward.

When The Simpsons was added to Disney+, co-creator and executive producer James L. Brooks suggested the creation of a series of short films in which the Simpsons would "invade the rest of Disney+" as a way to promote The Simpsons and reach viewers who may not have been familiar with the series.[1]

Shorts produced for Disney+

The Force Awakens from Its Nap
Main article: The Force Awakens from Its Nap

The Force Awakens from Its Nap was released on May 4, 2021, on Disney+ in celebration of Star Wars Day.[2][3]

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Main article: The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki is the second promotional short, after The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021), that ties in with Disney+'s brands and titles. The Good, the Bart, and the Loki is directed by David Silverman and celebrates the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly its television series Loki, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki. The short was released on July 7, 2021, on Disney+, alongside the fifth episode of Loki.[4][1]

Plusaversary
Main article: Plusaversary

Plusaversary debuting on Disney+ for its second anniversary in 2021 and is the third promotional short produced for Disney+.[5] The short was directed by David Silverman and released on November 12, 2021 – Disney+ Day.[6][7] In the short film, there is a Disney+ party at Moe's Tavern and everyone is invited except Homer.[8]

When Billie Met Lisa
Main article: When Billie Met Lisa

When Billie Met Lisa is the fourth promotional short produced for Disney+.[9] Like the previous shorts, it was directed by David Silverman and released on April 22, 2022.[10]

Welcome to the Club
Main article: Welcome to the Club (The Simpsons)

Welcome to the Club is the fifth Simpsons short produced for Disney+. It released in celebration of Disney+ Day on September 8th, 2022. In the short, Lisa enters a castle in order to become recognized as an official Disney Princess, only to be persuaded through song by many classic Disney villains, to become a villain instead.

The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"
Main article: The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"

The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" is the sixth Simpsons short produced for Disney+. It was released on December 15, 2022. In the short, The Simpsons family celebrate Christmas, alongside Andrea Bocelli, and his family, Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli.

Rogue Not Quite One
Main article: Rogue Not Quite One

Rogue Not Quite One is the seventh short produced for Disney+. It was released on May 4, 2023 in celebration of Star Wars Day.

Shorts released on Disney+ (not produced for Disney+)

The Longest Daycare
Main article: The Longest Daycare

The Longest Daycare is the first Simpsons short film made for theatrical release. The film premiered on July 13, 2012, where it was attached to screenings of the 20th Century Fox release Ice Age: Continental Drift. The short became available on Disney+ on May 29, 2020, so it was added here after the second short film called Playdate with Destiny.[11]

Playdate with Destiny
Main article: Playdate with Destiny

Playdate with Destiny is the second Simpsons short film made for theatrical release. The film premiered on February 29, 2020, attached to advance screenings of the Disney/Pixar release Onward, with its general rollout on March 6, 2020. The short was released on April 10, 2020 on Disney+.[12]

Te Deseo Lo Mejor
Main article: Te Deseo Lo Mejor

Te Deseo Lo Mejor is an animated short film and music video which features a song of the same name by Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny. The short premiered on December 24, 2021 on Bad Bunny's YouTube channel. On December 31, 2021, it was released to Disney+.[13]

References
  1. Vary, Adam B. (July 7, 2021). "How 'The Simpsons' Used 'Loki' to Invade the Marvel Cinematic Universe". Variety. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  2. Earl, William (2021-05-03). "'The Simpsons' Meets 'Star Wars' in First Look at Disney Plus Short 'The Force Awakens From Its Nap'". Variety. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  3. Evans, Greg (2021-05-03). "Maggie Simpson Joins Galaxy Far, Far Away In New Disney+ 'Star Wars' Short". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  4. Ferme, Antonio (June 30, 2021). "Loki and Bart Simpson Team Up in Marvel-'Simpsons' Crossover Short on Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  5. "'The Simpsons in Plusaversary' Short to Stream on Disney+ Day". Collider. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  6. Darwish, Meaghan. "'The Simpsons' to Celebrate Disney+ Day With 'Plusaversary' Special". TV Insider. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  7. FandímeSeriálům. "The Simpsons in Plusaversary: Žlutá rodinka dostane další krátký film". FandímeSeriálům.cz. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  8. Grobar, Matt (2021-11-02). ""The Simpsons In Plusaversary": Latest Animated Short Out Of Springfield To Premiere On Disney+ Day". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  9. "Billie Eilish Meets Lisa Simpson In New 'Simpsons' Disney+ Short". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  10. "Breaking News - "The Simpsons" Fans Will Be Happier Than Ever When the New Short "When Billie Met Lisa" Premieres April 22, Exclusively on Disney+". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  11. Nichols, Mackenzie (2020-04-09). "'The Simpsons' Short Film Heads to Disney Plus". Variety. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  12. Comments, Ray Flook | Last updated | (2020-04-09). "Disney+ Set to Release The Simpsons Short Film This Friday". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  13. "Disney+ Adds Bad Bunny Simpsons Collab Music Video "Te Deseo Lo Mejor"". LaughingPlace.com. 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
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