Here are the alarming predictions ‘The Simpsons’ have made for 2026 — and which have already come true

Pop culture oracle “The Simpsons” has predicted more doom and gloom for 2026. In 2026, eagle-eyed viewers are looking at storylines that could be connected to a new type of flu, artificial intelligence taking over jobs, another world war, smart homes and aliens. Even if some of the fan predictions aren’t correlated with specific events or dates, viewers have taken notice that some could be hinting at imminent events.