Big Bang Theory Spinoff Unveils First Look at Series

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The Big Bang Theory fans are in for a bazinga-worthy treat.

HBO Max revealed the first look at its upcoming spinoff series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

In the new photos, released April 27, Kevin Sussman—who portrayed Stuart Bloom on the CBS comedy from 2009 to 2019—reprises his role as the Pasadena comic bookstore owner for some out-of-this-world adventures.

Joined by friends Denise (Lauren Lapkus), Bert (Brian Posehn) and Barry (John Ross Bowie), the preview shows the foursome being transported from sunny Southern California to other dimensions, including a tropical locale and what appears to be a wartime battle.

The crew's misadventures are all part of Stuart's mission to save the world.

"Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki)," as HBO Max's series description reads, "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," the logline continues, "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."

As for fans who are still holding out hope for Sheldon's return, it doesn't sound like Parsons will be dusting off his lab coat any time soon.

"I don’t believe I would do a reboot," the Emmy-winner—who played the iconic physicist for all 12 seasons of the show—admitted on the April 17 episode of The View. "I can’t say I miss him, partly because—especially 12 years on a TV show where they’re writing for this specific actor—there’s a lot of me in that. Not the genius part, but there’s a lot of me in that."

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However, the 53-year-old still cherishes his time portraying the beloved character.

"There’s a lot about his qualities and just who he was that I still carry with me," Parsons continued. "The longer it goes on, I’m more and more surprised when people approach me about it. Not because I’m stupid, but because I’m like, 'Oh, it makes sense, but I’m just not thinking about it.'"

He added, "It’s always really sweet."

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres this July on HBO Max.

In the meantime, keep reading to see all of the first-look photos from the show.

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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Cast

Kevin Sussman reprises his role as Stuart Bloom for the upcoming Big Bang Theory spinoff, set to premiere July 2026.

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John Ross Bowie, Lauren Lapkus, Kevin Sussman & Brian Posehn

John Ross Bowie, Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn round out the cast of the new HBO Max series.

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Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn & John Ross Bowie

The gang finds themselves in the middle of a chaotic scene during a season one adventure.