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Episode Date: March 17, 2026

Hulus Buffy Reboot Canceled: Sarah Michelle Gellar & Chloé Zhaos Project Shelved Hulus Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, New Sunnydale, has been canceled, leaving fans disheartened. The series, set to star Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy and directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, had shot a pilot episode featuring a new slayer, Ryan Kiera Armstrong. The cancellation coincided with the Academy Awards, where Zhaos film Hamnet was nominated for eight Oscars. Gellar expressed her disappointment, highlighting the challenges faced during production due to an executives lack of appreciation for the original series. Despite the setback, theres still hope for future Buffy projects, as Zhao and a Hulu source hinted at potential possibilities. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36b4f94a5ecb65e7

What's up? This is entertainment and celebrity news today, bringing you the hottest stories right now. Hulu has canceled its Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot called New Sunnydale, leaving fans heartbroken. Sarah Michelle Geller, who played Buffy in the original series, was set to reprise her role with Oscar winner Chloe Zow directing the pilot episode. They even shot the pilot, which introduced a new slayer played by Ryan Kira Armstrong. The announcement came at the worst possible time. right before the Academy Awards, where Zhao's film Hamnet was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Geller called it a gut punch, especially since it dropped on the Friday, leading into what should have been,

Zau's Big Weekend. Geller shared her frustration openly, saying production felt like an uphill battle from day one. She pointed to one executive who wasn't a fan of the original show, and proudly admitted never watching it all the way through. That attitude made things tough. for her and Zhao right from the start. Geller's start as Buffy for seven seasons on the WB and UPN until 2003. Fans had begged her to return for 20 years, but she wasn't interested until four years ago when Zhao pitched her vision with such passion that Geller said yes in one meeting. Despite the cancellation,

hope lingers. Jow told reporters at the Oscars that things happened for a reason and to keep hearts open. A Hulu source added there's still a lot of love for Buffy, and the door remains open for future possibilities. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound. SOLI. SullyPillow.com.

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