Summary
The highly anticipated premiere of Futurama season 11 can now be enjoyed on Hulu, sparking discussions among fans regarding the potential for future seasons, including a potential season 12 and beyond. With the open-ended conclusion of season 10, the show's history of being canceled and renewed by different networks seems to reflect the cyclical nature of the beloved series. However, there remains a sense of uncertainty surrounding whether or not Hulu will ultimately order a season 12.Futurama season 12's fate hinges on the reception and viewership of season 11. Despite this, the show has a strong history of defying cancellation, giving fans optimism for future episodes. Season 11 of Futurama has already premiered on Hulu, sparking conversations about the possibility of season 12. While Futurama officially ended a decade ago in 2013 with season 10 (or season 7, depending on how the specials are counted), the finale, "Meanwhile," provided closure for Fry's story while also leaving room for a revival. In this finale, Fry and Leela grow old together but are able to return to the beginning of the show's timeline thanks to a memory-resetting device. Now, with Futurama season 11's return to Planet Express, it appears as if nothing has changed, offering the potential for not only season 12 but also future seasons to come.
Futurama Season 9 Most Recent News
The 10-year gap between seasons 10 and 11 comes as no surprise considering Futurama's history of being canceled and subsequently revived by different networks. This cyclic pattern closely mirrors the events of the season 10 finale. Fox discontinued purchasing episodes during the production of Futurama season 4. However, the show found a new home on Adult Swim, which commissioned four made-for-TV movies between 2007 and 2009. Eventually, Comedy Central acquired the rights and ordered three additional seasons, ending with the seventh season at that time. Now, Hulu has resurrected the show for its 11th season. However, following Futurama's unpredictable nature, it remains uncertain if Hulu will greenlight a twelfth season.
The premiere of Futurama season 11 on July 24, titled "The Impossible Stream," has had a strong start. While critics have noted that the early episodes may lean too heavily on fan service, this has been well-received by loyal fans. It is anticipated that the later episodes will delve even deeper into the storyline. The positive feedback and overall high quality of the season have raised hopes for a potential Futurama season 12. However, the decision to greenlight season 12 hinges on the viewership numbers for season 11. Given Futurama's history of defying cancellation, it is not unreasonable to believe that season 11 will not mark the end of the series.
Futurama Season 12 Is Not Confirmed
Futurama has not yet been renewed for season 12 and no release date has been announced. The current season, season 11, is significant as it consists of 20 episodes, a rarity in television today. It is possible that Hulu intended for this season to be a standalone, especially since it is divided into two parts. However, if season 11 receives positive feedback and strong viewership, it is highly likely that Hulu will order a season 12 in the future, even if it is not immediately. As demonstrated before, Futurama has shown that anything can happen in the future.
Several factors could prevent the greenlighting of season 12, with the main one being salary negotiations. Hulu and the original cast had difficulties reaching a satisfying agreement, which almost resulted in John DiMaggio, who voices Bender, not returning. If season 12 becomes successful, the cast will have more leverage to negotiate higher salaries, a common occurrence in the TV industry. Another obstacle is the ongoing writers' strike by the WGA and the actors' strike by SAG-AFTRA. Until these unions reach a resolution with the AMPTP, no episodes can be written or produced for Futurama season 12.
Futurama Season 12 Cast
Futurama's beloved main characters, including Fry, Leela, Bender, Professor Farnsworth, Hermes, Zoidberg, and Amy, are expected to make a return in the upcoming season 12 of the show. Alongside them, fan-favorite supporting characters like Mom and Zapp Brannigan are also likely to be back in the ninth season. However, the cast of Futurama season 12 hinges on negotiations once again, and hopefully, Hulu can steer clear of a repeat of "Bendergate."
Futurama Season 12 Story
With the Futurama season 12, the possibilities are endless as the series is famously unpredictable. Unlike most shows, there is no overarching season narrative in Futurama. However, considering its tendency to satirize real-life events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic episode in season 11, we can speculate on what might happen in the upcoming season. Perhaps the show will hilariously tackle the numerous strikes in Hollywood, or it may take an even more self-referential approach by poking fun at "Bendergate," the fan-given name for the salary negotiations.