Why 2000s Shows Are Reviving Amid Supernatural’s Future Potential Reboot

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In 2026, reboots are hugely popular on TV. Over the last few years, many classic shows have been brought back – either as direct sequels or fresh takes on older stories. However, despite this trend, the show Supernatural hasn’t been revived since it ended in 2020. Some reboots simply continue where the original left off, while others completely update older ideas to appeal to modern audiences.

Reboots and revivals are still incredibly popular, and studios often choose to revisit well-known stories with existing fans instead of taking risks on completely new ideas. We’ve seen recent examples like the returns of Frasier and Roseanne (now The Conners) succeed by tapping into viewers’ nostalgia. While some reboots have been hits, not all of them work out.

While studios often think name recognition is key, the real secret to a successful reboot lies in how it’s done. Revived shows usually need to raise the stakes or introduce fresh conflicts to recapture audiences. Several franchises, like Supernatural, would be great candidates for a comeback, but haven’t revisited the idea yet.

Fan-Favorite Shows From The 2000s Keep Getting Reboots

Reboots of older TV shows are popular, but recently, shows from the 2000s have become especially popular choices for bringing back to the screen. With streaming services offering a way to continue storylines, many beloved series from the early 2000s are finding new life in the streaming era. Examples like How I Met Your Father, Queer Eye, and That ’90s Show show the different ways reboots are being done.

A Supernatural Revival Seems Like A No-Brainer At This Point

With many shows from the 2000s being rebooted or revived, fans have started wondering if Supernatural could make a comeback. The show ended in 2020 after fifteen seasons, and while the finale provided closure, it would be easy to create a new storyline and continue the series. Demand for more Supernatural has remained high since the ending.

Despite The CW trying a prequel called The Winchesters, a full reboot of Supernatural hasn’t happened yet. Fans who miss the original series would likely be much more excited to see Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) return. Even a short revival, just to check in with those characters, would probably be very popular.

What The Cast And Creatives Of Supernatural Have Said About A Reboot

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Since Supernatural ended in 2020, both Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles have been working on other projects. However, they’ve both expressed interest in revisiting their roles as Sam and Dean Winchester someday. They’ve each suggested ways to bring the characters back, and agree that any continuation of the story would need to be a fresh take.

In a recent interview with Collider, Jared Padalecki said he’s very eager to revive Supernatural, but he and Jensen Ackles agree any reboot should follow a similar format to Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life – meaning four feature-length episodes. Padalecki shared that he envisions this structure and is confident he’d reprise his role as Sam Winchester if the show were to return.

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2026-03-03 02:18