The Buffy sequel series is officially dead, but Hulu / Disney might
look at other ideas in the franchise in the future.



'Buffy' Reboot Dead at Hulu, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says:
'If the Apocalypse Actually Comes, You Can Still Beep Me'
---------------------------------------------------------
The reboot of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is not moving forward
at Hulu, Variety has confirmed. Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed
the news on Instagram.

"I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all
to hear it from me. Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to
move forward with 'Buffy: New Sunnydale,'" she said in a video
posted Saturday. "I want to thank Chloe Zhao, because I never
thought I would find myself back in Buffy's stylish yet
affordable boots. And thanks to Chloe, I was reminded how much
I love her and how much she means not only to me but to all of
you. And this doesn't change any of that, and I promise if the
apocalypse actually comes, you can still beep me."

The "Buffy" sequel series was first announced in February 2025
as a pilot order at Hulu. "Hamnet" director Zhao was set to
direct and executive-produce the new iteration, which was set
up at 20th Television and Searchlight Television.

The project, titled "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale,"
would have starred Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer, with
original series star Gellar reprising her role as Buffy in a
recurring capacity. The pilot also starred Faly Rakotohavana as
Hugo, Ava Jean as Larkin, Sarah Bock as Gracie, Daniel di
Tomasso as Abe and Jack Cutmore-Scott as Mr. Burke.

A source close to the show indicated that despite the reboot
not moving forward, there is a "lot of love" for "Buffy," and
the streamer will still consider future iterations on the IP:
"Basically, the door is still open."

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman were attached to write,
showrun and executive produce "New Sunnydale," with EPs Gellar,
Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui and Dolly Parton. Original
series creator Joss Whedon was not involved in the reboot.

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" originated as a 1992 film directed by
Fran Kuzui and written by Whedon, with Kristy Swanson starring
in the title role. Five years later, a series adaptation
starring Gellar was launched on The WB. The show ran for seven
seasons and also starred Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan,
Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green and
James Marsters. Boreanaz went on to lead the spinoff series
"Angel" at The WB for five seasons.



<https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/buffy-reboot-dead-hulu-sarah-michelle-gellar-1236687974/>






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On 3/14/26 2:49 PM, Your Name wrote:

The Buffy sequel series is officially dead, but Hulu / Disney might look
at other ideas in the franchise in the future.

ÿÿ 'Buffy' Reboot Dead at Hulu, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says:
ÿÿ 'If the Apocalypse Actually Comes, You Can Still Beep Me'
ÿÿ ---------------------------------------------------------
ÿÿ The reboot of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is not moving forward
ÿÿ at Hulu, Variety has confirmed. Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed
ÿÿ the news on Instagram.

ÿÿ "I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all
ÿÿ to hear it from me. Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to
ÿÿ move forward with 'Buffy: New Sunnydale,'" she said in a video
ÿÿ posted Saturday. "I want to thank Chloe Zhao, because I never
ÿÿ thought I would find myself back in Buffy's stylish yet
ÿÿ affordable boots. And thanks to Chloe, I was reminded how much
ÿÿ I love her and how much she means not only to me but to all of
ÿÿ you. And this doesn't change any of that, and I promise if the
ÿÿ apocalypse actually comes, you can still beep me."

Kind of surprising. Did they film a pilot? If so, it must not have
impressed Hulu/Disney goons. (Though Disney's studio goons' judgement is especially questionable these days.)

ÿÿ The "Buffy" sequel series was first announced in February 2025
ÿÿ as a pilot order at Hulu. "Hamnet" director Zhao was set to
ÿÿ direct and executive-produce the new iteration, which was set
ÿÿ up at 20th Television and Searchlight Television.

ÿÿ The project, titled "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale,"
ÿÿ would have starred Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer, with
ÿÿ original series star Gellar reprising her role as Buffy in a
ÿÿ recurring capacity. The pilot also starred Faly Rakotohavana as
ÿÿ Hugo, Ava Jean as Larkin, Sarah Bock as Gracie, Daniel di
ÿÿ Tomasso as Abe and Jack Cutmore-Scott as Mr. Burke.

ÿÿ A source close to the show indicated that despite the reboot
ÿÿ not moving forward, there is a "lot of love" for "Buffy," and
ÿÿ the streamer will still consider future iterations on the IP:
ÿÿ "Basically, the door is still open."

ÿÿ Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman were attached to write,
ÿÿ showrun and executive produce "New Sunnydale," with EPs Gellar,
ÿÿ Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui and Dolly Parton. Original
ÿÿ series creator Joss Whedon was not involved in the reboot.

ÿÿ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" originated as a 1992 film directed by
ÿÿ Fran Kuzui and written by Whedon, with Kristy Swanson starring
ÿÿ in the title role. Five years later, a series adaptation
ÿÿ starring Gellar was launched on The WB. The show ran for seven
ÿÿ seasons and also starred Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan,
ÿÿ Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green and
ÿÿ James Marsters. Boreanaz went on to lead the spinoff series
ÿÿ "Angel" at The WB for five seasons.

<https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/buffy-reboot-dead-hulu-sarah-michelle- gellar-1236687974/>

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On 2026-03-14 09:37 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:

Kind of surprising. Did they film a pilot? If so, it must not have
impressed Hulu/Disney goons. (Though Disney's studio goons' judgement is especially questionable these days.)

They filmed the pilot so I'm guessing it did not fare well with their
test audience. Without Whedon it would have sucked, so this is no loss.

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On 2026-03-15 00:37:52 +0000, Ian J. Ball said:

On 3/14/26 2:49 PM, Your Name wrote:

The Buffy sequel series is officially dead, but Hulu / Disney might
look at other ideas in the franchise in the future.



ÿÿ 'Buffy' Reboot Dead at Hulu, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says:
ÿÿ 'If the Apocalypse Actually Comes, You Can Still Beep Me'
ÿÿ ---------------------------------------------------------
ÿÿ The reboot of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is not moving forward
ÿÿ at Hulu, Variety has confirmed. Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed
ÿÿ the news on Instagram.

ÿÿ "I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all
ÿÿ to hear it from me. Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to
ÿÿ move forward with 'Buffy: New Sunnydale,'" she said in a video
ÿÿ posted Saturday. "I want to thank Chloe Zhao, because I never
ÿÿ thought I would find myself back in Buffy's stylish yet
ÿÿ affordable boots. And thanks to Chloe, I was reminded how much
ÿÿ I love her and how much she means not only to me but to all of
ÿÿ you. And this doesn't change any of that, and I promise if the
ÿÿ apocalypse actually comes, you can still beep me."

Kind of surprising. Did they film a pilot? If so, it must not have
impressed Hulu/Disney goons. (Though Disney's studio goons' judgement
is especially questionable these days.)

I don't think they could have had time to film anything really. They
only announced some of the cast not that long ago. At best they could
have had some casting footage.

ÿÿ The "Buffy" sequel series was first announced in February 2025
ÿÿ as a pilot order at Hulu. "Hamnet" director Zhao was set to
ÿÿ direct and executive-produce the new iteration, which was set
ÿÿ up at 20th Television and Searchlight Television.

ÿÿ The project, titled "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale,"
ÿÿ would have starred Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer, with
ÿÿ original series star Gellar reprising her role as Buffy in a
ÿÿ recurring capacity. The pilot also starred Faly Rakotohavana as
ÿÿ Hugo, Ava Jean as Larkin, Sarah Bock as Gracie, Daniel di
ÿÿ Tomasso as Abe and Jack Cutmore-Scott as Mr. Burke.

ÿÿ A source close to the show indicated that despite the reboot
ÿÿ not moving forward, there is a "lot of love" for "Buffy," and
ÿÿ the streamer will still consider future iterations on the IP:
ÿÿ "Basically, the door is still open."

ÿÿ Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman were attached to write,
ÿÿ showrun and executive produce "New Sunnydale," with EPs Gellar,
ÿÿ Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui and Dolly Parton. Original
ÿÿ series creator Joss Whedon was not involved in the reboot.

ÿÿ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" originated as a 1992 film directed by
ÿÿ Fran Kuzui and written by Whedon, with Kristy Swanson starring
ÿÿ in the title role. Five years later, a series adaptation
ÿÿ starring Gellar was launched on The WB. The show ran for seven
ÿÿ seasons and also starred Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan,
ÿÿ Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green and
ÿÿ James Marsters. Boreanaz went on to lead the spinoff series
ÿÿ "Angel" at The WB for five seasons.


<https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/buffy-reboot-dead-hulu-sarah-michelle-
gellar-1236687974/>

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Read the script online, it sucks!

https://www.scribd.com/document/1012611653/BTVS-NS

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On 3/18/26 3:49 PM, Alan Smithee wrote:

Read the script online, it sucks!

https://www.scribd.com/document/1012611653/BTVS-NS

Is that the original script the network/streamer/studio goons said was insufficient? Or is this the script that was rewritten after these
complaints?



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On 2026-03-18 07:53 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 3/18/26 3:49 PM, Alan Smithee wrote:

Read the script online, it sucks!

https://www.scribd.com/document/1012611653/BTVS-NS

Is that the original script the network/streamer/studio goons said was insufficient? Or is this the script that was rewritten after these complaints?

SHE DODGED A BULLET ? Leaked Buffy Reboot Script is PAINFUL |
Another Chloe Zhao FAILURE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byAu3EwbNYw


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