Pop culture oracle “The Simpsons” has predicted more doom and gloom for 2026. In 2026, eagle-eyed viewers are looking at storylines that could be connected to a new type of flu, artificial intelligence taking over jobs, another world war, smart homes and aliens.

Writers on The Simpsons have long been responsible for seemingly accurately predicting the future and 2025 appeared to be no exception to the long-established rule

The Simpsons is known for foreshadowing future events, and that trend appears to continue in 2026. Ahead of the new year, fans turned to The Simpsons to identify potential storylines from the show’s 37 seasons that could come true in 2026.

“The Simpsons” said goodbye to another character earlier in its 37th season. Alice Glick, Springfield’s First Church organist, died suddenly in the middle of a sermon during the Nov. 16 episode.

The Simpsons said goodbye to another character earlier in its 37th season. Alice Glick, Springfield’s First Church organist, died suddenly in the middle of a sermon during the November 16 episode.

The Simpsons fans think character ‘retirement’ hints series is ending - ’They’re so preparing to wrap up the show,’ one viewer predicted

As The Simpsons have a shocking history of predicting real-world events, fans are fearful as some concerning predictions for this year are already seeming to come true

Named after the infamously high-pitched, hapless yet persistent character on "The Simpsons," this newish tool (released in summer 2025) — and the philosophy behind it — has set the developer community on X (formerly Twitter) into a tizzy of excitement over the last few weeks.