Yellow Mirror
Two uncanny technology-driven stories push Springfield’s most familiar family toward unsettling revelations about perception, connection, and control.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- bizarre
- dark
- animated comedy night
- simpsons marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film explicitly presents two dark tales involving different speculative situations affecting the Simpson family.
A defective lamp and an AI-powered tablet turn ordinary family life into bizarre, emotionally charged scenarios.
The AI-powered tablet befriends Maggie while simultaneously controlling her, combining affection with technological domination.
The lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is real, destabilizing his understanding of his surroundings.
Films like Yellow Mirror, and why
The Simpsons Movie
Shared animated sitcom satire, dysfunctional family dynamics, and playful science fiction premises.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Shared surreal animated comedy, speculative technology, and emotionally pointed family storytelling.
The House
Shared darkly comic anthology format, bizarre speculative concepts, and satirical treatment of technology.
Movie Details
- Director
- Matthew Faughnan
- Release Date
- 2026-08-26
- Runtime
- 27 min
- Rating
- 8.2 / 10 (63)
Cast
- Dan Castellaneta
- Nancy Cartwright
- Julie Kavner
- Yeardley Smith
- Patti Harrison
- Demi Moore
- Harry Shearer
- Alex Désert
- Hank Azaria
- Tress MacNeille
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Yellow Mirror about?
- Two uncanny technology-driven stories push Springfield’s most familiar family toward unsettling revelations about perception, connection, and control.
- What is Yellow Mirror like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Yellow Mirror as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Yellow Mirror violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Yellow Mirror.
- Which films are like Yellow Mirror?
- Films with a similar feel include The Simpsons Movie, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, and The House.
- How long is Yellow Mirror?
- Yellow Mirror runs 27 minutes.
- Where can I watch Yellow Mirror?
- In United States, Yellow Mirror streams on Disney Plus.
