by Alex Billington
June 23, 2026
Source: YouTube
“Maybe we have a chance to fix the world?” Buckle up for a wild ride! HBO Max unveiled the full official trailer for the sci-fi comedy spin-off series called Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, created by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. Ready for the streaming debut on HBO Max in July with new episodes out weekly. The series is the fourth TV series in The Big Bang Theory franchise, and the second direct spin-off of the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”. Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon & Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by 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 from “The Big Bang Theory.” Starring Kevin Sussman as the titular Stuart, with Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie, plus Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, & Tommy Walker. A fun new dystopian, post-apocalyptic, alternate universe comedy series – actually doesn’t look half bad. There’s an amusing riff on The Matrix in this trailer, waking up in the gooey battery pods, along with a few other geeky references.
Here’s the main official trailer for HBO Max’s series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, from YouTube:
You can rewatch the first teaser for HBO Max’s Stuart Fails to Save the Universe series right here for more.
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (starring Kevin Sussman) 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. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a new streaming comedy series, from Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, that’s created, written, and executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. Featuring some episodes directed by comedy filmmaker Kyle Newacheck (director of Game Over Man, Murder Mystery, “What We Do in the Shadows”, Happy Gilmore 2). Made by WB TV and HBO Max. Executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, Bill Prady, Kyle Newacheck. HBO debuts Stuart Fails to Save the Universe streaming on HBO Max starting July 23rd, 2026 this summer. Who wants to watch?
