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HBO Max Launches “Stuart Fails” Multiverse Comedy July 23

6/24/2026

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Stuart Fails

HBO Max will debut “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” on July 23 at 9 PM ET.
Stuart Bloom breaks Sheldon’s and Leonard’s device, causing a multiverse Armageddon.
He enlists Denise, Bert and Barry Kripke to repair reality in ten episodes that explore Matrix-style and Mad Max worlds.
Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady create the series for Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, featuring a trailer with Christine Baranski, Riki Lindhome, Teller and Jon Cryer.

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Elfman Scores

Episodes will roll out weekly on Thursdays, beginning with the July 23 premiere.
Composer Danny Elfman composed the series’ original theme music, bringing his Emmy- and Grammy-winning style to the show.
Actor Wil Wheaton discussed the show on the Official Big Bang Theory Podcast, saying he witnessed script development and praised the cast’s performance.

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Stuart Fails

HBO Max will debut “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” on July 23 at 9 PM ET.
Stuart Bloom breaks Sheldon’s and Leonard’s device, causing a multiverse Armageddon.
He enlists Denise, Bert and Barry Kripke to repair reality in ten episodes that explore Matrix-style and Mad Max worlds.
Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady create the series for Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, featuring a trailer with Christine Baranski, Riki Lindhome, Teller and Jon Cryer.

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