Buffy the Vampire Slayer was easily one of the biggest and best shows of the 1990s, capturing a dedicated audience and reaching cult status.
The series sadly ended in 2003, but after more than 20 years it has officially been confirmed that a reboot is in the works! Here’s everything we know.

Are they rebooting Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is currently in development at Hulu.
Academy Award winning director Chloé Zhao, known for Nomadland and Eternals, is set to direct, while Nora and Lilla Zuckerman will be writing the script. They’ve described the reboot as “the next chapter in the Buffyverse,” and we couldn’t be more ready.
Variety alleges that the series is nearing a pilot order, meaning it shouldn’t be too far away.
Sources suggest that the new Buffy reboot will focus on a younger slayer, and that Buffy Summers will not be the main character.
The show was centred around the premise that only one Slayer could exist at a time. However, the original series ended following “the awakening” of hundreds of potential Slayers, meaning it was left open-ended enough for a new cast to come through.

Who is in the cast of the Buffy reboot?
The question on everyone’s lips is: is Sarah Michelle Gellar returning?
According to Variety, Sarah – aka Buffy – won’t be the main character but will instead have a recurring role in the series. She’s also set to act as an executive producer on the project.
Sarah Michelle Gellar was originally opposed to the idea of a Buffy reboot, however, when appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2024, she changed her tune.
“I always used to say no, because it’s in its bubble, and it’s so perfect,” she said. “But watching Sex and the City [sequel And Just Like That] and seeing Dexter, and realizing there are ways to do it, definitely does get your mind thinking, ‘Well, maybe.’”
Sarah confirmed the reboot was in the works in February 2025, sharing, “So….. you might have heard some news this week, but I realize you haven’t heard from me.
“Three years ago, I got a call from my dear friend and mentor, Gail Berman. She told me that she wanted me to sit down with Chloé Zhao to hear her take on a potential “Buffy” revival. I was blown away that Chloé even knew who I was, but, as I’ve always done, I told Gail that I just didn’t see a way for the show to exist again. We’d always been aligned on that, but this time I heard something different in her voice. I eventually agreed to go (mainly just to meet Chloé) and our twenty minute coffee quickly turned into a four hour adventure. We laughed, we cried, but mostly we both talked about how much this show means to us.
“While I didn’t agree to anything at that meeting, I did shock myself by agreeing to continue the conversation. These conversations did, in fact, continue over the next few years and eventually we added the incredible Nora and Lilla Zuckerman to our little tribe until ultimately, one day, we landed on an idea.
“I have always listened to the fans and heard your desire to revisit “Buffy” and her world, but it was not something I could do unless I was sure we would get it right. This has been a long process, and it’s not over yet. I promise you, we will only make this show if we know we can do it right. And I will tell you that we are on the path there.
“I feel so lucky to be on this journey with these four unbelievably talented women, all of whom love “Buffy” as much as I do. And as much as you do. Thank you to all the fans who never stopped asking for this. This will be for you.”
As for the rest of the cast, Hulu has remained extremely tight-lipped. We can only hope that Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon, Anthony Head and James Marsters reprise their roles!

Where to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer in Australia
The Buffy reboot is reportedly in the early stages of production, so we sadly don’t have a release date yet.
However, that means you have plenty of time to rewatch the original series, which is available to stream on Disney Plus in Australia.
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