‘Simpsons Movie 2’ to Receive $22 Million as California Starts Funding Animation

Apr 23, 2026 8:00am PT ‘Simpsons Movie 2’ to Receive $22 Million as California Starts Funding Animation

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“The Simpsons Movie 2” will be among the first animated films to receive funding from the state of California, getting $21.9 million from the state’s expanded production incentive program.

The sequel is among 38 films — eight studio projects and 30 independents — that will receive a collective $193 million in tax credits from the California Film Commission. Two other animated features — “Phineas and Ferb” and an as-yet-untitled project from DreamWorks Animation — will get state subsidies of $3.5 million and $24.7 million respectively.

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