Sony Shuts Down 'Married… With Children' Reboot Plans
Originally announced in May 2022, the project had all the right ingredients: the return of the original cast, including Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, and David Faustino, and the backing of Family Guy executive producer Alex Carter.
But despite the promising setup, the reboot is no longer in development, according to TVLine.
While Sony didn't explain exactly why the series stalled, the company insists the show 'remains very important' to them—a statement that leaves a faint glimmer of hope but little else for fans.
It's a frustrating end to a revival that seemed like a sure thing for fans of the iconic television show.
The original Married… With Children ran for 11 seasons between 1987 and 1997, becoming one of FOX's most iconic sitcoms. Its sharp-edged humor, unapologetic characters, and offbeat family dynamic turned it into a cult classic that still draws viewers on streaming platforms like Peacock, Hulu, and Pluto TV, GeekSided reported.
This isn't Sony's first failed attempt at resurrecting the Bundy family. Years ago, a Bud Bundy spin-off starring David Faustino also fizzled before making it to air.
With a wave of '80s and '90s reboots flooding TV, this animated project seemed like a smart move, especially with the original cast on board. But whatever stalled it behind the scenes, it's clear this reboot won't be joining the list of nostalgia-fueled TV comebacks anytime soon.
For now, fans will have to settle for streaming the original series and wondering what could have been. All 11 seasons of the nostalgic sitcom are available to stream on Peacock right now.Sony Shuts Down 'Married… With Children' Reboot Plans first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 16, 2025
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