San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, July 29, 2026 —

Voice actors for the beloved animated series Futurama, including John DiMaggio and Billy West, have shared details regarding three forthcoming “XXXL-sized” specials planned for the show.

The discussions involving the cast members suggest that these upcoming specials will be substantial in scope. Further specifics regarding the content or narrative direction of these specials were not provided.

The premiere date for the newest season of Futurama has been announced. The series is scheduled to begin its new season on August 3rd. It will be available for streaming on both Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

The animated science fiction sitcom, created by Matt Groening, originally aired from 1999 to 2003 before being revived in 2007 for four made-for-television films and later a sixth season in 2010. The series has undergone multiple network shifts throughout its history, including Comedy Central and now Hulu.

John DiMaggio, known for voicing the character of Bender Bending Rodriguez, and Billy West, who lends his voice to characters such as Philip J. Fry, Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, and Dr. John A. Zoidberg, are among the key cast members involved in these discussions.

The network has not yet released further information about the plot details or the exact number of episodes that will comprise the upcoming season beyond the mentioned specials.



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