Showrunner's 'Never Say Never' Stance Rekindles Hope for The Simpsons: Hit & Run Sequel

The Simpsons: Hit & Run continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans, standing out as one of the franchise's most cherished spinoffs despite the absence of any remaster or follow-up. However, Matt Selman, the showrunner of The Simpsons, is encouraging enthusiasts not to lose faith in a potential revival, emphasizing that they should "Never say never."

Selman shared this renewed optimism during a broader interview with People magazine, which focused on the animated series' milestone 800th episode. Having contributed as a writer to the Grand Theft Auto-inspired game decades ago, Selman believes that demonstrating ongoing demand could be the key to convincing the studio to greenlight more Hit & Run content.

"Nothing is set in stone. But my quote about Hit & Run would be, 'Never say never,'" Selman stated. "Because we know people love it. We know they want it, so that's good. If we know people want it, never say never."

Reflecting on the game's legacy, Selman added, "Hit & Run is so interesting. I'm a thousand years old, and when I was in my mid to late 20s, I helped write Hit & Run. I had no idea it would become a cult game, a cult success. Of all the games, the thousands of Simpsons games... that one..."

Overall, Selman appears more hopeful about the prospects of a Hit & Run sequel compared to his remarks in a 2021 interview with IGN, where he described the process as "a complicated corporate octopus to try to make that happen."

His comments come at an opportune moment, following the recent news that Radical Entertainment, the original developer of The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype, has reemerged as New Radical Games. This revival could pave the way for the studio to take on a remake or full-fledged sequel, making it a fitting development.

Regardless of what unfolds with Hit & Run, the broader franchise shows no signs of fading away anytime soon. Last year, the long-anticipated The Simpsons Movie 2 received its first official poster and a scheduled release date in 2027. Selman also recently mentioned that while the animated series might eventually conclude, it won't feature a traditional finale episode.