The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)

The Simpsons in Plusaversary is a fizzy little shot of pure pop-culture carbonation: a self-aware, gleefully irreverent mash-up that turns Disney+’s sprawling universe into a playground for Springfield’s troublemakers. Directed by David Silverman, it moves with the brisk confidence of a great Simpsons couch gag—packed edge-to-edge with blink-and-you’ll-miss-it visual jokes, affectionate jabs at corporate branding, and the simple joy of watching unlikely icons share the same barstool. The vibe is party-loud and cartoon-bright, with musical flair and a winking sense that everyone involved knows exactly how ridiculous (and fun) this is. It’s not for viewers craving classic, character-driven Simpsons storytelling, but if you want a quick, energetic burst of crossover comedy, it’s an easy yes.

The Simpsons in Plusaversary is clearly trying to be a cute, fast little party short: a rapid-fire crossover where familiar Springfield faces bounce off Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars icons. The problem is it plays less like Simpsons-style satire and more like a polished Disney+ commercial, with jokes that often feel like “spot the character” cameos rather than punchlines with teeth. If you want sharp, subversive humor or anything resembling a real story, you’ll likely come away irritated—especially once the musical praise kicks in. If, however, you’re happy with a lightweight, reference-stuffed novelty that’s over before it wears out its welcome, it can still land as harmless fan-service.