D23 is marking World Simpsons Day with a six-part watch-and-shop guide built around Disney+, Hulu, music, and merchandise from The Simpsons. In an official post published on Thursday, April 16, 2026, D23 highlighted streaming picks, new merch tie-ins, a playlist, a vinyl release, and fan art prompts ahead of World Simpsons Day on Sunday, April 19.
The franchise first debuted as animated shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987, according to D23. The company also noted that The Simpsons later became its own Fox series in 1990 and now stands as the longest-running primetime scripted television series. Current season 37 is streaming on Hulu, while previous seasons are available on Disney+.
What D23 highlighted for World Simpsons Day
Quick answer: D23’s official World Simpsons Day roundup points fans to six ways to celebrate: milestone episodes on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, Disney+ exclusive shorts and specials, new merchandise collaborations, a Spotify playlist from Hollywood Records, a new vinyl collection available for pre-order, and fan-created Simpsons in the Wild posts across social media.
The first recommendation is the show’s 800th episode, “Irrational Treasure,” which D23 says originally aired on Fox on February 15, 2026. D23 also pointed fans toward other milestone episodes including the 200th, 400th, and 666th episodes, plus The Simpsons Stream on Disney+, a 24/7 programming lineup available to subscribers.
D23 also spotlighted Disney+ exclusive Simpsons content, including animated shorts and full-length specials such as Yellow Planet and The Past and the Furious, which the post says released in 2025.
Merch, music, and collector releases
On the merchandise side, D23 called out a new NYX collaboration tied to The Simpsons that includes blush, bronzer, lip products, an eyeshadow palette, and a brow and hair styler. The roundup also highlighted a recent The Simpsons x MLB x New Era collection sold through Lids, featuring several hat styles inspired by the show, plus a graphic tee lineup pairing MLB clubs with Simpsons characters.
For music fans, D23 shared an Official Simpsons Playlist on Spotify through Hollywood Records with 35 songs connected to the franchise. The company also promoted Songs in the Key of Springfield, a deluxe 2LP vinyl set now available for pre-order through Disney Music Emporium.
Fan art and social celebration
The final piece of D23’s World Simpsons Day guide focuses on fan participation. According to the official post, The Simpsons social channels have been curating monthly Simpsons in the Wild submissions that include art, food, crafts, sculptures, and other real-world sightings inspired by the show. D23 encouraged fans to tag #SimpsonsInTheWild as part of the celebration.
World Simpsons Day lands on Sunday, April 19, 2026, and D23’s full roundup is positioned as a one-stop entry point for streaming, collecting, and revisiting some of the franchise’s biggest milestones across Disney-owned platforms.
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