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Five predictions from 'Bart to the Future' that came true
The Simpsons has long had an uncanny ability to predict the future. Over its record-breaking 35 seasons spanning more than three decades, the show has satirised American politics and culture in ways that often ended up resembling reality. One episode in particular, "Bart to the Future" from season 11, released in the year 2000, imagined what Bart’s life would look like in the year 2025, and it made some eerily accurate predictions. Let’s take a look at five predictions from that episode that have since come true or come close.
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The Trump Presidency
The episode heavily implies that real estate mogul Donald Trump will become president of the United States in the future, a prediction that, incredibly, came true in 2016.
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Kamala Harris Running for President
In the episode, Lisa Simpson becomes the first female president. She’s shown wearing a purple pantsuit and matching jacket, which drew comparisons to VP Kamala Harris's outfit at Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration. While Harris didn’t win, she did run for office in 2024, making this prediction partially accurate.
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The Economic Crisis
Lisa inherits a collapsing economy, thanks to the disastrous policies of the previous administration. This mirrors real life, as Trump’s 2025 tariff war has led to skyrocketing inflation and heavy financial losses for American companies.
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Holograms
Another prediction was the widespread use of holograms for personal communication. Today, HD3 holograms are already being used in stores and exhibitions around the world, proving this technological forecast wasn’t so far-fetched after all.