Yellow Mirror (2026)
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious and bizarre.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 26 August 2026 |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction |
| Director | Matthew Faughnan |
| Starring | Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright and Julie Kavner |
| Runtime | 27 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.1/10 |
Where to watch Yellow Mirror
Yellow Mirror is streaming on Disney+ ($21.49 a month) in the US. If that is the only reason to subscribe, one month of Disney+ is $21.49 at list price.
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Where to watch Yellow Mirror in 1 other country
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Germany | Disney+ €10.99 |
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What kind of watch this is
Yellow Mirror is a 27-minute animated sci-fi comedy directed by Matthew Faughnan. It pairs two dark tales where a defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about Homer’s reality, while an AI tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The tone is curious and bizarre, grounded by the familiar voices of Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, and Julie Kavner. It is short enough to finish before the coffee gets cold, yet it asks if the light we seek is actually a trap.
What the critics said
Critics found the episode uneven, a verdict that tracks with its two distinct halves. Marcus Gibson of Bubbleblabber rated it 8.5 out of 10, calling it the best special of the season. He preferred the second story for its relevance, though he wanted the first to dig deeper. Daniel Kurland of Bloody Disgusting saw the opposite, giving it 3.5 out of 5. He liked the first story’s emotional depth, citing Homer’s descent into a Matt Groening parody. Marisa Roffman of Give Me My Remote called the first story "beyond brilliant and bittersweet." She viewed the second as a "spiritual sequel" to "The Girl Code." The split is less about quality and more about which half of the mirror you prefer to look into.
How it did with audiences
Yellow Mirror has no box office numbers, so we look to the ratings. On TMDB, users rate it 8.1 out of 10. That is a strong score. Viewers seem to have found what they wanted. No budget figures exist to check against that enthusiasm. The audience verdict stands on its own.
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Sources
- Yellow Mirror on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q141192242 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Yellow Mirror” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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