Matt Selman, showrunner for The Simpsons and writer on The Simpsons: Hit & Run, has left the door open for a possible remake or revival of the game. Speaking ahead of the show's 800th episode, he acknowledged fans' affection for the cult title.
Matt Selman, current showrunner for The Simpsons and one of the writers on The Simpsons: Hit & Run, expressed optimism about the game's potential future during an interview with People magazine. The discussion coincided with celebrations for the animated series reaching its 800th episode, published on March 15, 2026, according to Eurogamer.net (via IGN reporting the quotes). Selman emphasized the enduring popularity of the 2003 open-world game, stating, “Nothing is set in stone. But my quote about Hit & Run would be, 'Never say never.' Because we know people love it. We know they want it, so that's good. If we know people want it, never say never.” He reflected on his involvement, noting he contributed to the script in his mid-to-late 20s without anticipating its status as a cult success among the many Simpsons-licensed games. “Hit & Run is so interesting. I'm a thousand years old, and when I was in my mid to late 20s, I helped write Hit & Run. I had no idea it would become a cult game, a cult success. Of all the games, the thousands of Simpsons games... that one...”, Selman added. This comes amid news that the original developers from Radical Entertainment, alongside Hothead Games—responsible for titles like Prototype and The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction—are reuniting under New Radical Games. The studio's website highlights their expertise: “we know how to capture the essence of world-class intellectual properties, and deliver licensed games that delight fans everywhere.” While no concrete plans have been announced, Selman's remarks underscore fan demand as a factor in considering the game's revival.
