Futurama is revived for 20 new episodes on Hulu expected to air in 2023

The animated comedy series Futurama is set to receive a 20-episode revival to air on Hulu, with creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen on board.

'I’m thrilled to have another chance to think about the future … or really anything other than the present,' Cohen said in a statement.

Groening said, 'It’s a true honor to announce the triumphant return of Futurama one more time before we get canceled abruptly again.'

The latest: The animated comedy series Futurama is set to receive a 20-episode revival to air on Hulu, with creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen on board

Also on board for the revival are voice actors Billy West and Katey Sagal, in addition to Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr and David Herman.

West tweeted Wednesday: 'Good news everybody! Hulu is rolling out 20 brand new episodes of "Futurama!" I’ve had separation anxiety!'

John DiMaggio, who provided the voice of the character Bender, is not signed on to the project but still in talks to return, Variety reported.

The series, which initially debuted on Fox in 1999, was canceled in 2003, and later revived by Comedy Central in 2007 until it ended its most recent run in 2013.

The series, which initially debuted on Fox in 1999, was canceled in 2003, and later revived by Comedy Central in 2007 until it ended its most recent run in 2013

Other adult-geared animated shows that are featured on Hulu include the original Futurama, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers and South Park

Hulu and ABC Entertainment president of originals Craig Erwich said in a statement that 'when presented with the opportunity to bring fans and viewers new episodes of Futurama, we couldn’t wait to dive in.

'This iconic series helped blaze the trail for the success of adult animation since its initial launch and we look forward to Matt & David continuing to pave the way and further establishing Hulu as the premiere destination for fans of the genre.'

Other original animated series featured on Hulu include the revival of Animaniacs, Crossing Swords and Solar Opposites. Other adult-geared animated shows that are featured on the service include the original Futurama, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers and South Park.

20th Television Animation's Marci Proietto said in a statement that the animated genre is unique in that it allows for the seamless revival of programs.

Voice actor Billy West took to Twitter to celebrate the news of the revival 

Creator Matt Groening, pictured in 2018, said, 'It’s a true honor to announce the triumphant return of Futurama one more time before we get canceled abruptly again'

The series centers around a pizza deliver driver named Philip Fry (voiced by West) who is frozen in 1999 and awakens 1,000 years in the future 

'What I love about animation is that it’s possible for a successful show to take a pause and then resume years later, even on a different platform, and pick up right where it left off,' Proietto said. 'Futurama is one of those shows. The excitement from Hulu about returning Matt and David’s genius creation for all-new episodes has been off the charts.

'I’m thrilled that this incredible team will get to tell more stories, and that our Planet Express crew will have more adventures together. It’s a win for the fans who have loved the show since the beginning, and for the ones who will now discover it for the very first time.'

The series, which won six Emmys in its initial run, centers around a pizza deliver driver named Philip Fry (voiced by West) who is frozen in 1999 and awakens 1,000 years in the future.

The show, which will be produced by 20th Television Animation and animated by Rough Draft Studios, is expected to hit the air next year.