Glee reboot gets series order at Disney+ and Hulu from original creators

Glee, the musical comedy-drama about a high school show choir, is coming back. Disney+ and Hulu have given a series order to a Glee reboot, it was announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The new show comes from the original series' creators, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, and is being made by 20th Television, the studio behind the first run. No cast, premiere date or storyline has been announced, and no member of the original cast has been confirmed to return.

The original Glee followed a group of misfit students in a high school glee club, a choir that sings and dances to pop and show tunes, and their teacher. It ran for six seasons, built a large following around its musical numbers and helped launch the careers of several young performers.

A reboot taps into a strong trend in streaming. Platforms are betting on shows that viewers already know, because familiar titles are easier to market in a crowded field and can draw in both old fans and a new generation. Disney's decision to release the new Glee on both Disney+ and Hulu suggests the company sees it as a major title for its streaming business.

A series order is a firmer commitment than a pilot order. With a pilot, a platform pays for one test episode and then decides whether to continue; a series order means it has agreed to make a run of episodes. That is why the announcement is being treated as confirmation that the reboot will reach screens, even though key details are still missing.

The question every fan will ask is who returns. Murphy's contact with about ten former cast members has fuelled speculation, but nothing is confirmed. That uncertainty is part of the story: a reboot that leans on new characters takes a different risk from one built around familiar faces.

For Indian audiences, Glee's mix of music, school life and big performances has always had a natural pull, given the popularity of song-led storytelling in Indian film and television. Disney's streaming services reach Indian viewers through local partners, but where and when the reboot will be available in India has not been announced.

Short-term: The announcement revives interest in the original series and its music, and puts pressure on Disney and the creators to say which cast members, if any, will return.

Long-term: If the reboot succeeds, it will add to the stream of revivals of older hit shows on streaming platforms and could launch a new generation of young performers, as the original did.

Who is affected: Fans of the original Glee, former cast members who may be invited back, young actors and singers who could be cast, and Disney's streaming services, which are competing for subscribers.

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