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HBO Max to Premiere Comedy “Stuart Fails” July 2026

4/28/2026

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Summary

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HBO Max will debut the series “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” in July 2026.
Production wrapped in February 2026 after filming began in September 2025.
Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady created and executive-produced the show.
Kevin Sussman stars as Stuart Bloom alongside Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie.
Danny Elfman composed the original theme music for the series.

History

Historical Context

After NBC debuted the ten-season sitcom Friends on September 22 1994—its pilot drew nearly 22 million viewers and the series later commanded $10 million per episode for its final season—its cultural and financial impact reshaped TV economics. HBO Max is applying that model with the 2026 comedy Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, created by Chuck Lorre and starring Kevin Sussman.

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Story summary

HBO Max will debut the series “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” in July 2026.
Production wrapped in February 2026 after filming began in September 2025.
Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady created and executive-produced the show.
Kevin Sussman stars as Stuart Bloom alongside Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie.
Danny Elfman composed the original theme music for the series.

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