Firefly Revival Confirmed

Elodan · 2026-03-15T15:59:39+0000

Apparently it will be animated and set between the show and movie.

Firefly Revival With Original Cast Officially Confirmed, 24 Years After the Sci-Fi Show's Cancellation

After Nathan Fillion's hints, a Firefly revival has been officially announced, with the Sci-Fi show's original cast coming back.

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Was kinda meh when I first heard about a possible revival. Warming to this direction.

Belen · 2026-03-15T16:05:41+0000

6-8 months between show and movie with crew leaving etc.

If Disney involved, then I am worried we get 10-20 minutes shorts.

Deset Gled · 2026-03-15T16:15:22+0000

Belen said:
6-8 months between show and movie with crew leaving etc.

Feels like a desperate attempt to keep Wash in the cast.

Which I have mixed feelings about. He was critical to the mix, and Alan Tudyk is great. But this also drastically limits any development they can do to any characters or plotlines.

I'll give it a shot. Time will tell.

The Firebird · 2026-03-15T16:19:33+0000

I can see how they ended up here--animated means the actors can return without looking ancient, the interim period means it can feel similar to the show. But I can't help feel like they're drawing water from a dead well. Good things come to end sometimes.

Richards · 2026-03-15T16:26:39+0000

I remain hopefully optimistic.

Johnathan

Ryujin · 2026-03-15T16:29:34+0000

There's been a lot of speculation about what the announcement entailed and an animated series was the front runner. The official word from Fillion only hit social media an hour ago.

sevenbastard · 2026-03-15T16:54:41+0000

Normally I think prequels are pointless, but every once in awhile you get Andor. Lets hope this is Andor.

trappedslider · 2026-03-15T17:04:37+0000

sevenbastard said:
Normally I think prequels are pointless, but every once in awhile you get Andor. Lets hope this is Andor.

considering it's set in between the show and the movie is it really a prequel?

darjr · 2026-03-15T17:11:07+0000

Star Trek has an animated phase, I’m looking forward to it.

Cergorach · 2026-03-15T17:16:45+0000

I like! Animation is an interesting choice, it does give them more flexibility that age wouldn't allow. I'll be disappointed if it doesn't happen, but I'll not invest myself too much into expectations. If it happens, great! If not, aww...

And even if this isn't for every old Firefly fan, just imagine the IP having a new boost and that might mean more (new) stories in other types of media, even the possibility of a new live-action series with a new cast (and possibly parts of the old cast). I'm just happy the cast is still alive! Similar hopes for series like Babylon 5 were quickly ended by reality...