Stuart Fails To Save The Universe: HBO Max Greenlights The Big Bang Theory Spin-Off

HBO Max is moving full steam ahead with its first new original under the rebranded banner, and it is none other than Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. After years of waiting, Warner Bros. Discovery has finally turned the idea into an actual series, handing the green light to The Big Bang Theory spin-off that centers on the unlucky comic book shop owner, Stuart Bloom. According to Collider, Kevin Sussman will return to the role, stepping into the spotlight for the first time since his supporting run on the original show.

The Big Bang Theory Spin-Off Takes A Sci-Fi Twist

The story heads into stranger territory than anything the franchise has done before. The plot, set in the future, follows Stuart breaking a powerful device that Sheldon and Leonard had been working on back in the final moments of The Big Bang Theory. That mistake causes a multiverse-wide disaster, pulling Stuart into a reality-hopping mess he’s somehow expected to fix.

He’s joined by Denise, his girlfriend; Bert, the rock-loving geologist; and Kripke, Sheldon’s old rival. Together, they’ll face off against alternate versions of familiar characters, bringing back old faces with a twist. However, this spin-off does not follow the same path as Young Sheldon or Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. It leans heavily into science fiction, combining multiverse theory, CGI, and offbeat comedy.