Series synopsis
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on HBO Max on July 23, 2026. It stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie.
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, 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.
Premise
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, 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.
Premise: Every universe needs a hero. We got Stuart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom / Alternate Stuart Bloom
- Lauren Lapkus as Denise
- Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler
- John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 23, 2026 | September 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 30, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 23, 2026 |
| Status | in_production |
| Schedule | Thursday |