Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is the latest spinoff of The Big Bang Theory
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The series stars Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom, reprising his role from the long-running sitcom
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will premiere this summer
The world ofThe Big Bang Theoryis blending sci-fi with sitcom in the upcoming seriesStuart Fails to Save the Universe.
The latest entry in the franchise,Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,joins otherBig Bang Theoryseries, includingYoung SheldonandGeorgie & Mandy's First Marriage.Young Sheldonended in 2024 after seven seasons, and season 2 ofGeorgie & Mandy's First Marriageis set to conclude in May 2026, but it has already been renewed for an upcoming third season, perDeadline. It has been seven years sinceThe Big Bang Theoryleft the air in 2019.
On April 26, HBO Max unveiled a first look at the upcoming show during a panel at CCXP Mexico City. The series is expected to stream on the platform in the summer of 2026.
Here's everything to know about the latestBig Bang Theoryspinoff,Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
What isStuart Fails to Save the Universeabout?
Stuart Fails to Save the Universeis bringing multiverse madness to theBig Bang Theoryuniverse.
The spinoff follows comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), who "is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon," per theofficial logline.
Stuart is accompanied by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus) and his friends as they run into "alternate-universe versions" of beloved characters fromThe Big Bang Theory.
"As the title implies, things don’t go well," ends the synopsis.
Who is in the cast ofStuart Fails to Save the Universe?
Sussman is reprising his role of Stuart, which he played on seasons 2-12 of the originalBig Bang Theory. OtherBig Bang Theorycast members returning are Lapkus as Denise, Stuart's girlfriend, Brian Posehn as his geologist friend Bert and John Ross Bowie as "quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass" Barry Kripke.
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Since "alternative-universe versions" ofBig Bang Theorycharacters are expected to show up, other actors from the sitcom could make an appearance.
In a July 2025 interview withTV Line, whenBig Bang Theoryfranchise co-creator Chuck Lorre was asked ifJim ParsonsandJohnny Galecki— who played Sheldon and Leonard on the flagship series — would be reprising their characters forStuart Fails to Save the Universe.Lorre said, "I cannot speak to that."
"That is a closely guarded piece of information that, you know," he teased. "I've taken a blood oath regarding."
Most recently,Parsons said he wouldn't come back for a rebootduring an April 2026 appearance onThe View. “I don’t believe I would do a reboot,” he said, adding of his famous character, “I can’t say I miss him, partly because, especially 12 years on a TV show where they’re writing for this specific actor, there’s a lot of me in that. Not the genius part, but there’s a lot of me in that.”
While not a cast member, it was also revealed at the CCXP Mexico City panel that Danny Elfman created the original theme music for the upcoming series.
When doesStuart Fails to Save the Universepremiere?
Stuart Fails to Save the Universewill debut in July 2026 on HBO Max, but an exact premiere date has not been announced.
In February 2026, Lorre spoke with PEOPLE aboutStuart Fails to Save the Universe, calling it "a science fiction action-adventure comedy."
“We just finished principal photography and I'm pretty excited about it.It's a big swing," he continued. “I think it will be revered or reviled. I'm not sure which.”
Where can I watchStuart Fails to Save the Universe?
Stuart Fails to Save the Universewill be available to stream onHBO Max.
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