Hulu's planned reboot of the supernatural drama 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' has been officially canceled. The original series star, Sarah Michelle Gellar, confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Gellar shared a screenshot of a headline about the project's demise, captioning it, "Some things just don't need to be redone." Her post served as the primary public confirmation that the streaming service is no longer moving forward with the new iteration.
The reboot had been in early development at Hulu for several years, with original series creator Joss Whedon not involved. The project aimed to reimagine the story with a new cast, but it struggled to gain momentum and never moved to a formal pilot order.
This cancellation ends years of speculation about a modern revival of the iconic 1990s series, which starred Gellar as a teenager destined to battle vampires and other forces of darkness. The original show continues to have a dedicated fanbase and is available for streaming on multiple platforms.
