Futurama Season 12: TV release date and where to watch in Australia

Get ready for a wild and hilarious ride through time and space with the gang from Futurama now returning for season 12!

Created by Matt Groening, the mastermind behind The Simpsons, this animated science fiction sitcom’s plot follows the adventures of Philip J. Fry, a slacker pizza delivery boy cryogenically preserved for 1000 years and revived in the year 2999. Joining forces with the one-eyed Leela and mischievous robot Bender at the interplanetary delivery company, Planet Express, they embark on outlandish missions across the galaxy.

With new episodes screening this month, find out how to stream Futurama Season 12 in Australia here.

Where to watch Futurama Season 12 in Australia?

Futurama’s upcoming season is set to premiere on Disney Plus.

If you need a refresher, the streamer is also the only service in Australia to offer complete seasons of the show from Futurama Season 1 all the way to Futurama Season 11.

TV show	Streaming Service	Available?
Futurama Season 12	Disney Plus	Yes – with Disney+ subscription

Futurama Season 12 Australia release date

The hilarious characters from Futurama will be streaming in Australia with the new twelfth season, making its much-anticipated debut on 29 July.

Just like Futurama Season 11, the new season will also consist of 10 episodes rolling out weekly on Disney+.

Season 12	Release Dates	Streaming Service
Episode 1	Mon, 29 July 2024	Disney+
Episode 2	Mon, 5 Aug 2024	Disney+
Episode 3	Mon, 12 Aug 2024	Disney+
Episode 4	Mon, 19 Aug 2024	Disney+
Episode 5	Mon, 26 Aug 2024	Disney+
Episode 6	Mon, 2 Sept 2024	Disney+
Episode 7	Mon, 9 Sept 2024	Disney+
Episode 8	Mon, 16 Sept 2024	Disney+
Episode 9	Mon, 23 Sept 2024	Disney+
Episode 10	Mon, 30 Sept 2024	Disney+

Watch new Futurama episodes on Disney Plus

For Futurama streaming in Australia, Disney+ is screening new episodes from July 29. To start watching, new customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan. It’s worth noting that their free trial is no longer offered, although there are occasional Disney Plus offers that new customers can use.

There are two plans on Disney+ you can choose from to stream TV shows on devices concurrently – Disney’s Standard plan allows streaming on up to two screens for $13.99 per month, or $139.99 if you prefer pre-paying for a year in exchange for some savings. 

If you need 4K streaming with Dolby Atmos audio and four concurrent streams, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription with Disney Premium at $17.99 monthly or $179.99 annually.

What is Futurama about?

Futurama is a wild and wacky animated series that takes us on a thrilling adventure through time and space. Set in the 31st century Earth, it follows the misadventures of Philip J. Fry, a carefree pizza delivery boy who accidentally finds himself frozen for a thousand years.

After Fry awakens on New Year’s Eve in the year 2999, he quickly adapts to this unfamiliar reality. Joining forces with the one-eyed Leela and the wisecracking robot Bender, Fry becomes part of the eccentric crew of the Planet Express delivery company, a company founded by Fry’s descendant, Professor Hubert Farnsworth.

Together, they embark on countless intergalactic escapades, encountering bizarre aliens, mind-bending technologies, and all sorts of comedic chaos along the way. Over the course of its many seasons, Futurama has gained a dedicated fan base who eagerly followed the adventures of Fry and his eclectic group of friends.

Originally airing on Fox and later revived by Comedy Central and currently Hulu, the iconic show has delighted fans with its unique blend of science fiction and comedy. From exploring the history of the world to encountering media personalities and even the Robot Devil himself, each episode offers a new twist and a barrel of laughs.

As for the latest instalment, having been revived after a decade, it promises to deliver all the beloved series tropes that we’ve come to adore, including the endearing romance between Fry and Leela, the enigmatic secrets lurking within Nibbler’s litter box, and the captivating “secret history of Robot Santa.”

But that’s not all—viewers can also look forward to a clever blend of satire and social commentary, with storylines tackling timely topics such as pandemics, vaccines, and even cryptocurrency.

Futurama Season 12 trailer

Your favourite Futurama characters are back with season 12 just around the corner. You can check out the trailer for the latest season below.

Characters from Futurama

From the creative mind of Matt Groening sprouted the much-loved Futurama characters and their adventures. Giving life to Fry, Leela, and the rest of the characters are the amazing voice actors such as:

Futurama seasons guide

All in all, Futurama has had 11 seasons released already and with the addition of the new season coming this July, the show will have a total of 12 seasons.

But that’s not all—the complete catalogue of Futurama Seasons 1-11 are already available for streaming on Disney+, so you can catch up on all the wacky escapades before diving into the newest season.

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Other animated series you can try also come from Fox, including Bob’s Burgers, American Dad!, The Simpsons, Futurama, The Cleveland Show, King of the Hill, and many more. You can explore more animated shows to watch by checking what’s on Disney Plus. 

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