Legendary TV show drops first trailer as it returns to screens next month after ten year hiatus

A LEGENDARY TV show has dropped the first trailer of its new series as it returns to screens next month after a ten year hiatus.

Futurama originally ran from 1999 to 2013 across various networks and won two Emmys.

Now, fans of the animated sci-fi sitcom have been given a first glimpse at their favourite characters after 10 years off screen.

Season 11 will premiere on Disney+ next month and will once again follow the exploits of Phillip J. Fry, a New York City pizza delivery boy, who accidentally freezes himself in 1999 and gets defrosted in the year 3000.

The 10 all-new episodes of season 11 have something for everyone. New viewers will be able to pick up the series from here, while long-time fans will recognise payoffs to decades-long mysteries – including developments in the epic love story of Fry and Leela, the mysterious contents of Nibbler’s litter box, the secret history of evil Robot Santa, and the whereabouts of Kif and Amy’s tadpoles.

Meanwhile there’s a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV.

After its initial run on the Fox Broadcasting Network, a roller-coaster of cancellations and resurrections ensued for Futurama.

Four successful direct-to-DVD releases in 2007-2009 led to the show’s rebirth on Comedy Central from 2010-2013.

Then, after a brief 10-year freeze in the cryogenic chamber, Futurama was picked up by Disney+ with a 20-episode order set to debut in July.

The full original cast returns for the new season, including John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, and David Herman.

Futurama premieres Monday July 24 on Disney+ in the UK & Ireland.