TheFuturamaseason 12 finale features a major Easter egg that references the Netflix seriesDisenchantment, and the connection between the two shows could have universe-altering implications.Matt Groening’s three major TV shows,The Simpsons,Futurama, andDisenchantment, constantly reference each other despite the differing time periods, stories, and tones. While this is most commonly seen withFuturamaandThe Simpsons,Disenchantmenthas also had some tie-ins with the aforementioned shows, althoughDisenchantment’s appearance in theFuturamaseason 12 finale is by far the show’s biggest connection yet.
Futuramaseason 12, episode 10, “Otherwise” wraps up the second season of Hulu’sFuturamarevival, with it finally delving into a major sci-fi concept that has been teased for decades now: the multiverse. Although the multiverse has made appearances in previousFuturamaepisodes, “Otherwise” is the first one to fully explore it, with it following thePlanet Express crewas they interact with a multiversal sea.Futurama’s multiverse reveal has already made some major changes regarding the show’s continuity and whichFuturamaepisodes are considered canon. However, it also has implications that stretch beyond the world ofFuturama.
Disenchantment’s Dreamland Appears In Futurama Season 12’s Finale
Within The Multiversal Sea
Futurama’s season 12 finale ties intoDisenchantmentby featuring a major location from the show: Dreamland Castle. At one point in the episode, the inside of the multiversal sea can be seen. The purple waves of the multiverse show off all kinds of different timelines and universes, such as ones where the Planet Express crew is dead, where Bender is king, and whereFuturama’s non-canon anthology episodes are canon. However, an image of Dreamland Castle can also be seen in theFuturamaepisode, implying that it too is part of the multiverse.
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The kingdom of Dreamland is one of the most vital locations inDisenchantment, with it being the area that most of the show’s main characters are from.Dreamland Castle specifically is the most iconic location from the Netflix show, with it constantly appearing throughout the series' run.Disenchantmentfans were bound to notice that Dreamland Castle appeared inFuturamaseason 12, episode 10, and now bothFuturamaandDisenchantmentfans are running wild with theories about how the two Matt Groening shows are connected. Thus, it seems that this Dreamland Castle appearance was far more than just a cameo in the world ofFuturama.
Disenchantment Is Confirmed To Be Part Of Futurama’s Multiverse
It Isn’t Set In The Same Timeline
Showing that Dreamland Castle is in the multiversal sea implies thatDisenchantmentexists in theFuturamamultiverse, which is a new and exciting way to connect the two shows. Rather than existing in entirely separate continuities or existing in the same timeline,Futurama’s multiverse means that the two shows are still canon to one another, although they don’t overlap in any significant way.HavingDisenchantmentexist within theFuturamamultiverse leaves the door open for more connections between the two, but it also means that the two shows can stay as separate as they need to.
HavingDisenchantmentappear in theFuturamamultiverse also opens the door to another major theory regarding a frequentFuturamacollaborator:The Simpsons. Although"Simpsorama" sawFuturamaandThe Simpsonsproperly cross over, implying that they exist in the same timeline,Futuramahas also confirmed thatThe Simpsonsexists as a TV show in-universe, with Matt Groening even appearing as himself inFuturama. So, ifDisenchantmentexists within theFuturamamultiverse, it could also be thatThe Simpsonsdoes as well, finally cleaning up the mess of continuity thatFuturamahas created.
How Futurama & Disenchantment Have Crossed Over Previously
The Shows Have Referenced Each Other
Season 12, episode 10 is not the first time thatFuturamaandDisenchantmenthave had a connection, as the shows have crossed over previously. The crossover between the two shows hinges on theFuturamaepisode “The Late Philip J. Fry, which sees Fry, Farnsworth, and Bender use a time machine that can only go forward. After missing their target destination, they have to travel to the death of the universe, only for a new exact copy to be born.Disenchantment’s “Dreamland Falls” references this, with the characters seeing theFuturamatrio in a crystal ball.
Futuramareturned the favor when it was revived on Hulu, with “I Know What You Did Next Xmas” being a sequel to “The Late Philip J. Fry.” In the episode, the gang again uses the forward time machine, with them passing Princess Bean, Elfo, and Luci as they are in their castle. This established that both shows existed within the same timeline, leading to a major theory.
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In theFuturamatimeline, there is a period known as the Second Middle Ages, with this essentially being a second medieval period in the 2300s that was triggered by Bender accidentally destroying New York City. This means that rather than taking place in the distant past,Disenchantmentactually takes place betweenThe SimpsonsandFuturama. However, “Otherwise” seems to deconfirm this, instead explaining thatDisenchantmentis set within an alternate universe rather than in theFuturamatimeline.
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Even Though The Show Ended In 2023
HavingDisenchantmentbe set within theFuturamamultiverse is an interesting change, but it could set up a potential crossover between the two shows. Theending ofFuturamaseason 12sees Fry decide to try and uncover where his multiversal visions have been coming from, meaning that he may explore the multiverse in season 13. If he does this, it would be a missed opportunity for aFuturamaepisode to not take place within theDisenchantmentuniverse, creating a similar episode to theFuturamaandThe Simpsonscrossover “Simpsorama.”
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However, there is no evidence to support that this will actually happen.Disenchantmentofficially ended when season 5 was released back in 2023, meaning that theDisenchantmentteam is no longer together. WhileFuturamawas off the air when “Simpsorama” was released,Disenchantment’s serialized story format makes it a little less likely to return. On top of that, a proper crossover betweenDisenchantmentandFuturamawould require Netflix and Hulu to work together, something that doesn’t seem likely for the rival streaming services.
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Futurama is an animated science fiction series that follows Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy from late-20th-century New York City. He is accidentally cryogenically frozen for a thousand years and becomes an employee at Planet Express, a delivery service in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
