Hulu has ordered two more seasons of the adult animated series Futurama.
The streamer revived the series in 2022 with a 20-episode order. Season 11 premiered July 24 on Hulu on and was on Nielsen’s Top 10 originals series list for six weeks.
Season 12 is expected to debut on Hulu in 2024. The 20-episode latest order is for Seasons 13 and 14.
The animated series premiered in 1999 and quickly gained a faithful following and acclaim, including two primetime Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program. The series follows Philip J. Fry (Billy West), a New York City pizza delivery boy who accidentally freezes himself in 1999 and gets defrosted in the year 3000. In this astonishing New New York, he befriends hard-drinking robot Bender (John DiMaggio) and falls in love with cyclops Leela (Katey Sagal).
The trio find work at the Planet Express Delivery Company, founded by Fry’s doddering descendant, Professor Hubert Farnsworth. Together with accountant Hermes Conrad (Phil Lamarr), assistant Amy Wong Lauren Tom) and alien lobster Dr. John Zoidberg (West), they embark on thrilling adventures that take them to every corner of the universe.
The cast also includes Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche and David Herman.
After its initial run on Fox, Futurama was successfully released on DVD from 2007-09. That led to its rebirth on Comedy Central from 2010-13. After a brief 10-year freeze, Hulu swooped in and ordered 20 episodes.
Futurama was created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen. Executive Producers include Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.
It’s from 20th Television Animation, which is a part of Disney Television Studios. Animation is provided by Rough Draft Studios.
Futurama is a key pillar of Hulu’s Animayhem brand, which the streamer launched in July. Hulu remains the home to all episodes of fan favorites including 20th Television Animations’ Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, American Dad, and others.
