The countdown is officially on for Buffy fans. A new report claims that Hulu has set a release window for the highly anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel. While plot details remain tightly under wraps, news of the series’ streaming debut has fans more excited than ever, eagerly wondering how this next chapter will honor the original show. From returning faces to new threats lurking in Sunnydale, here’s everything we know so far about what’s shaping up to be a must-watch event.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel release date
The long-awaited Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel is finally on the horizon, with Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) at the helm. Fans can rejoice as Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to reprise the iconic titular role that made her a household name.
An official premiere date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Variety reports that the series is expected to arrive on Hulu sometime in 2026. While fans wait, the original series remains available for streaming on Hulu, offering the perfect opportunity to revisit Sunnydale and its unforgettable characters.
Just last month, production milestones were celebrated with the announcement that filming on the pilot had officially wrapped. At a Collider panel hosted by Steve Weintraub, Gellar shared updates with the audience while also promoting her adult animated Tubi series, Breaking Bear. Reflecting on the process, she said, “Now we’re just gonna watch it and edit it to make sure we’re honoring it… because it means as much to me as the rest of all of you. If we’re gonna do it, we’re only gonna do it right.”
Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel plot details
While details beyond the pilot remain closely guarded, both Gellar and Zhao have emphasized that this sequel wouldn’t exist if it weren’t a story worth telling, a promise that gives fans plenty of reason to be optimistic.
In the more than two decades since the original series ended, Gellar had been clear that a follow-up or reboot wasn’t necessary—until Zhao presented an idea that completely captivated her. Rumors of the sequel began circulating earlier this year, and since then, the project has been steadily moving forward, promising fans a new chapter that honors the legacy of a beloved classic.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel cast
In this new chapter, Gellar’s Buffy Summers steps into a mentor-like, Watcher-inspired role, passing the torch to a new generation with Ryan Kiera Armstrong taking center stage as the main slayer, Nova. The series also boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Faly Rakotohavana (The Mick), Ava Jean (A Week Away), Jack Cutmore-Scott (Frasier), Kingston Vernes (So Cold the River), Sarah Bock (Severance), Daniel Di Tomasso (Beauty and the Beast), Chase Sui Wonders (I Know What You Did Last Summer), and several others, promising a dynamic mix of familiar faces and fresh talent to bring Sunnydale’s next chapter to life.