Monday, April 27, 2026

Max Original Comedy Series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE Debuts July 2026

 



  • As announced at CCXP Mexico City, the Max Original comedy series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE debuts this July and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
     
  • It was also revealed that the original theme music for the series will be created by Emmy®-winner, GRAMMY®-winner, and Oscar®-nominee Danny Elfman.
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  • Logline: Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from “The Big Bang Theory.” As the title implies, things don’t go well.
     
  • Cast: The series stars Kevin Sussman (Stuart), Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Brian Posehn (Bert), and John Ross Bowie (Barry).
     
  • Credits: The series, from Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, is created, written, and executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady.