Buffy Reboot Pilot Filmed, Fans Await Series Order on Hulu

As of October 2025, the highly anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has taken a significant step forward. The pilot episode, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, has been filmed and is now awaiting a series order from Hulu.

The original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, led by Sarah Michelle Gellar, ran for seven acclaimed seasons and has continued to gain new fans through its availability on Hulu. Gellar, who starred as the titular Slayer, recently weighed in on whether it will be necessary for new viewers to binge-watch the entire original run before tuning in to the reboot.

Gellar believes the new series will be written in a way that allows the story to be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with the original. However, the pilot is reported to be filled with numerous references and Easter eggs that will delight longtime fans of the cult classic.

While a full season order for the Buffy reboot has not yet been confirmed, the involvement of Gellar and the Oscar-winning director has helped to build significant anticipation among the show's passionate fanbase. Viewers are eagerly awaiting Hulu's decision on whether to greenlight the series, which would bring the Scooby Gang back to television screens.