Glee Reboot: Everything We Know About the Disney+ and Hulu Revival

It’s really happening: Glee is coming back. On October 21, 2026, Disney+ and Hulu announced together that a reboot of the hit musical series is officially in the works. More than ten years after the show ended on Fox, the story of the New Directions is getting a second act.

Here is everything we know so far — what was announced, who is behind it, which familiar faces might return, and what is still a mystery.

What Was Announced

The news broke on October 21, 2026, when Disney+ and Hulu shared a joint Instagram post saying, “It’s official, Glee is returning.” The show’s own social media accounts joined in, with the official Glee account posting “Currently gleeking out.”

That is more or less where the official details end. The announcement did not include a release date, a timeline, a plot summary, or a cast list. What we do know is that the reboot will air on Disney+ and Hulu, and it will be produced by 20th Television — the same studio that produced the original series.

Ryan Murphy and the Reboot Script

The announcement did not come out of nowhere. Creator Ryan Murphy had been dropping hints for months.

Back in July 2026, Murphy told People magazine that younger viewers were discovering the show all over again. “So many young people now watch it,” he said. “Maybe we should revisit that show.”

Then in September 2026, he told Entertainment Tonight something much bigger: he had “just finished the script an hour ago” for a Glee reboot. He wrote it with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, the two co-creators who made the original series with him.

Murphy also said he had been in touch with about ten of the original cast members. “It’s very sweet, and they all had a lot of questions, but they all were very enthusiastic about the idea,” he said. “Nobody’s read it, so I don’t know. We’ll see.” He did not name which cast members he spoke with.

Who Might Return: What We Know

No full cast list has been announced. But here is what cast members themselves have said or hinted:

Lea Michele

Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry for all six seasons, looks like a likely return. In September 2026, she told E! News she would be up for it, saying she would “follow Ryan wherever he goes.” After the official announcement, Variety reported, citing sources, that Michele is set to reprise her role as Rachel Berry, with one source saying simply: “She’s in.” Neither Michele’s reps nor Murphy’s responded to requests for comment, so treat this as a report, not an official confirmation.

Heather Morris and Chord Overstreet

On the day of the announcement, two more original stars posted things that fans read as confirmations. Heather Morris, who played Brittany Pierce, shared a throwback photo of herself in her William McKinley High cheerleader uniform and wrote, “Yes ladies and gentle men of women, rumors are true… Brittany S Pierce was in fact lost in the sewers for all these years. But I’m here to inform you that she is alive and well… And back for more.”

Chord Overstreet, who played Sam Evans, posted on X: “Reunited and it feels so good!” Neither post is a formal casting announcement, but fans took both as strong hints.

What Other Cast Members Have Said Before

Jane Lynch, who played the unforgettable Coach Sue Sylvester, told People in 2024 that she would “absolutely” revisit the character.

Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams, was less certain. He told Insider in 2022 that he was not sure he should play Artie again, since his character uses a wheelchair and he does not. “If they let me grow out of my beard and play a different character, I’ll do it,” he said.

Chris Colfer, who played Kurt Hummel, once said in 2019 that a reboot was “not for me,” but told Bustle in October 2026 that he would be open to it — adding, honestly, that he had heard nothing about the project and wished he knew more.

Matthew Morrison, who played teacher Will Schuester, is reportedly not in talks to appear yet, but is “hopeful” he will be included, according to reports citing Deadline.

What We Still Don’t Know

Almost everything else. As of now, there is:

• No release date. The announcement included no premiere date or even a year. Production would need to get underway first.
• No official cast list. Beyond reports and social-media hints, Disney+ and Hulu have not confirmed who is in it.
• No plot details. We don’t know whether the reboot picks up with the original characters years later, follows a brand-new glee club, or mixes the two. Murphy keeping about ten original cast members in the loop suggests familiar faces will show up, but that is a guess, not a promise.
• No word on the music. Music was the heart of the original show, so this will be one of the biggest questions.

If history is a guide, expect casting news to trickle out over the coming weeks and months.

What the Original Glee Was (And Why It Mattered)

If you never watched it, here is the short version. Glee premiered on Fox in 2009 and ran for six seasons, ending in 2015. It was set at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, and followed a group of misfit students in the school’s glee club, the New Directions.

The main cast included Lea Michele as Rachel Berry, Cory Monteith as Finn Hudson, Matthew Morrison as teacher Will Schuester, Jane Lynch as Coach Sue Sylvester, Kevin McHale as Artie Abrams, Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel, Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson, Dianna Agron as Quinn Fabray, Heather Morris as Brittany Pierce, and Naya Rivera as Santana Lopez.

The show was a genuine cultural phenomenon in its early years. It won the Golden Globe for best television series (comedy or musical) in both 2010 and 2011. Its real superpower was music: every episode featured big song covers, from Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” to Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” plus creative mash-ups that blended multiple songs into one performance. The cast sold singles after every episode, and the “Glee Cast” eventually stacked up 207 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 — more than any other non-solo act in the chart’s history, passing records once held by the Beatles and Elvis Presley.

It also took on topics most teen shows avoided at the time — bullying, sexuality, disability, teen pregnancy, and mental health — which made it deeply personal for a lot of young viewers.

A Note on the Cast

Three original cast members have died: Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) in 2013, Mark Salling (Noah Puckerman) in 2018, and Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez) in 2020. The new series will inevitably be shaped by their absence. These are facts worth knowing, not gossip, and any reboot worth watching will treat them with respect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Glee reboot really happening?

Yes. Disney+ and Hulu officially announced on October 21, 2026, that a Glee reboot is in the works. It is coming to both streaming services and will be produced by 20th Television.

When will the Glee reboot come out?

No release date has been announced. The announcement gave no timeline at all, so any date you see floating around online right now is speculation.

Will Lea Michele be in the Glee reboot?

Not officially confirmed, but likely. Variety reported, citing sources, that Michele is set to return as Rachel Berry. She had already said publicly in September 2026 that she was open to it.

Will the whole original cast return?

We don’t know. Ryan Murphy said he has spoken with about ten original cast members who were enthusiastic. Heather Morris and Chord Overstreet hinted at their involvement on social media. No full cast list has been announced.

Is it a full reboot or a continuation?

Neither has been confirmed. Murphy reaching out to original cast members suggests it will connect to the original story rather than start completely fresh — but that is an inference, not an official detail.

Where will I be able to watch it?

The reboot is set for Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. Details for other countries have not been announced.