From TheWrap · Kayleigh Donaldson · · 1m 40s
Glee Reboot 2026: Can It Work?
Ryan Murphy's 'Glee' reboot for Disney+ and Hulu faces skepticism after 11 years since its end.
In brief
Ryan Murphy's 'Glee' reboot for Disney+ and Hulu faces skepticism after 11 years since its end. Ryan Murphy plans a 'Glee' reboot for Disney+ and Hulu in 2026, but the show's controversial legacy and cast controversies raise doubts. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Glee Reboot Green Light
Ryan Murphy received green light to reboot 'Glee' for Disney+ and Hulu after 11 years since its end.
Original Glee Run
The musical dramedy ran on Fox for six seasons and 121 episodes from 2009 to 2015.
Cast Enthusiasm
Murphy said he had 'been in touch with around 10 of the original cast members,' who all expressed enthusiasm.
Glee's Legacy
The show has a torrid legacy, including a docuseries about its dark side and numerous 'most cursed show on TV' headlines.
Early Glee Success
Its premiere was a ratings smash, and the first season received 19 Emmy nominations.
Glee's Dark Themes
The show portrayed Mr. Schuster, played by Matthew Morrison, as a failure with a dead-end job, terrible wife, and dreams of living vicariously through students.
Musical Success
The show's 754 musical performances became iTunes bestsellers after each episode aired.
Glee's Decline
The show shifted from caustic comedy to self-parody, with characters like Rachel Berry becoming egomaniacs and Sue evolving into a grotesque quip machine.
Glee Controversies
The deaths of Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera still haunt the series, as does the suicide of Mark Salling.
Glee Reboot Potential
A reboot could return 'Glee' to its early roots, focusing on generational tensions and marginalized communities in middle America.
The one thing
Ryan Murphy plans a 'Glee' reboot for Disney+ and Hulu in 2026, but the show's controversial legacy and cast controversies raise doubts.
