Buffy the Vampire Slayer Returns: Everything We Know & What Fans Think About It

Rumors of the return of beloved characters to our screens began back in 2018, sparking intense discussions in the fandom. Back then, speculation about a potential remake dominated social media, with fans discussing every possible option. However, those conversations remained conversations and the remake was never meant to come true.

In 2024, entertainment icon Dolly Parton dropped a bombshell.

"They’re still working on that. They’re thinking about bringing it back and revamping it," Parton told Business Insider, sparking a whole new wave of attention from fans around the world.

How Buffy Shaped a Generation of TV Viewers

For seven seasons, Buffy the Vampire Slayer redefined what television could be. The series was more than just a story about vampires, demons and slayers. It tackled some real-life issues with a perfect blend of heart, supernatural drama, and, of course, humor.

The impact of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on television history is undeniable. The show pioneered a strong female lead that Sarah Michelle Gellar brilliantly brought to life. The series also wasn't afraid to push boundaries, showing one of the first long-term LGBTQ+ relationships on US television.

Most importantly, it defied traditional genre expectations. Buffy showed that a supernatural topic can be explored deeper and made into a thoughtful story about friendship, love, loss and growing up.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Returns as Hulu Orders Pilot

After all these years, we finally have some good news to share with you, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, our original Slayer, is involved!

Hulu has given the green light for a pilot order of the sequel.

The pilot will be penned by the talented sister duo Nora and Lila Zuckerman, whose previous work includes sharp, character-driven scripts that perfectly align with Buffy's legacy. But that's not all – the Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao has signed on to direct the pilot episode. We're very excited, to say the least!

Among Fans, Hope Meets Hesitation

However, the announcement has been met with mixed reactions from the fandom. There are many questions — and honestly, the creators are better off providing a good answer for all of them.

"I'm so intrigued and also so scared. Shows today are very different than they were at the time. Will they be doing 10 episode seasons? Will it be more continuous like shows are now or will they have some one-off monster-of-the week episodes. Who can come back? I always assumed a Buffy reboot would bring on a new slayer,” writes Redditor Banya6.

These hesitations are very warranted, indeed. Many of our favorite franchises have attempted comebacks in recent years with various degrees of success.