Glee reboot to stream on Disney+ and Hulu

The Glee reboot, produced by 20th Television, has officially been green‑lit for Disney+ and Hulu. Ryan Murphy has finished writing a script and a pilot episode is complete, but the show’s plot details, full cast list and release date remain undisclosed. The decision was confirmed by Variety, and Murphy has said he reached out to several former cast members, though the precise number of returning actors is not yet revealed.

Original Show Highlights

The original Glee series aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015 and ran for six seasons. It followed a group of high‑school students at the fictional William McKinley High School in Ohio, using musical performances to explore topics such as sex, racial disparity and mental health. The show earned six Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe wins, and its music remains popular, averaging 4.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Several original cast members have since passed away, but many expressed enthusiasm for reprising their roles.

Murphy has highlighted that he is in touch with around ten original cast members for the revival. He has also spoken publicly about finishing the script and the pilot, and about the possibility of a reboot. The project has been in development for over a month and has attracted renewed interest after the passing of star Naya Rivera in 2020. Despite the excitement, no specific release date has been announced, and the series is expected to be more than one season to find its audience.

The reboot’s future hinges on its performance on Disney+ and Hulu, with hopes that the new musical comedy will resonate with younger viewers and bring the original show’s blend of humor, music and social issues to a new generation. The project reflects a broader trend of reviving cult‑favorite shows for contemporary streaming platforms.