Sarah Michelle Gellar says Hulu cancels Buffy reboot
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- Sarah Michelle Gellar announced on Instagram that Hulu has decided not to move forward with the planned reboot "Buffy New Sunnydale".
- Hulu chose not to pick up the sequel, effectively canceling the reboot.
- Chloé Zhao, Oscar‑winning director of "Nomadland", "Eternals" and "Hamnet", had been slated to direct the reboot.
- Buffy New Sunnydale was reported last year as a sequel with Gellar returning as Buffy Summers.
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer originally aired seven seasons from 1997‑2003, starring Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter and Michelle Trachtenberg.
Why it matters: Fans of the original series lose a hoped‑for continuation, while Hulu and Disney miss out on a high‑profile revival that could have drawn subscribers; Gellar’s planned return as Buffy is shelved. The cancellation also halts director Chloé Zhao’s involvement in a mainstream TV project, limiting her recent TV portfolio.
