Second cancellation of Futurama

As of March, 2010, the status of Futurama remains stable. Futurama, with an upcoming sixth production season is now an active TV show.

However, after the upcoming 26 episodes, will there be more? And will it remain on Comedy Central?

A brief history of Futurama
Despite Fox's initial discontent with Futurama, the show remained somewhat stable for its first three production seasons, but by season 4 Fox's ultimate intentions of cancellation became clear.

However, already by 2003, had Cartoon Network's Adult Swim line up been putting Futurama first, in great contrast to the lack of respect it was given on Fox. And eventually, due to the successful cable syndication and DVD sales, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment ordered four Direct-to-DVD films in 2006. Of course content with the good news, Futurama fans were at disagreement whether films were the right format for Futurama, and even before Bender's Big Score did a hope linger on for a possible TV season if the films were successful.

And indeed speculation was rampant during 2008 and 2009 until June 2009, when Comedy Central could announce they had renewed Futurama with 26 episodes.

Return to Fox
On 6 August, 2009, FOX announced that it would consider airing Futurama again, if it does well on Comedy Central.

"It’s going to do its run on Comedy Central first. They really saw continued commercial business on that and fan interest and that’s what led to that order. It’s a good show, we like the show. It’s not out of the question [to pick it up on Fox], but we have not committed to picking up that option yet."

Season 7?
On Opie and Antony Show, 26 August 2010,, former writer on , was asked about Billy West, Martling commented that during a dinner with him in Los Angeles, Billy West received a phone call from Matt Groening, stating that they had been 'renewed for three years'. However, no comment from 20th Century Fox Television, Comedy Central, FOX, The Curiosity Company and/or Matt Groening or Billy West themselves. It is possible that Billy West might have been pulling a prank on Martling at the dinner.

This speculation was later refuted by the actors.

Despite positive perspectives for a new Futurama season, all parties involved have remained rather silent on the matter of a return. And as of December 2010, the show is technically back in limbo without a new order.