The Burbs fans should definitely gear up for these 7 TV show reboots premiering in 2026

The Burbs is a black comedy film directed by Joe Dante.

It was released in 1989 and met with moderate critical and commercial success. Over the years, it has achieved a cult status among fans.

The film has been adapted into a modern-day television series, which was released on Peacock on February 8, 2026. Fans of The Burbs should prepare for several other reboots set to release this year.

Here's a list of seven titles that have been revamped for modern times. This list includes names like Little House on the Prairie and Prison Break. So sit back and read all the exciting names.

Upcoming reboots for The Burbs fans

1) Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair is the forthcoming sitcom. It's a revival of Malcolm in the Middle that ran between 2000 and 2006. Linwood Boomer created the series, and it will consist of four episodes of 30-minute duration. It will be dropping on Hulu on April 10, 2026.

2) Prison Break

Prison Break is an action thriller television series that ran in the early 2000s. A reboot of the series is set to drop on Hulu this year. This will be the second revival of the show following its 2017 revival. Fans of The Burbs should watch out for this reboot. This Elgin James-created show won't feature characters from the original series.

3) Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie was a historical drama series that ran in the 1970s and early 80s. Netflix announced its reboot last year, and the cast pictures were also revealed. The reboot will reportedly be more faithful to Laura Ingalls Wilder's book. Fans of The Burbs should look forward to this series.

4) Baywatch

Baywatch was a popular television series that aired in the 1990s and early 2000s. The series was adapted into a feature-length film starring Dwayne Johnson and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. A reboot series has been in development and is expected to drop in 2026.

5) Bewitched

Bewitched was a fantasy sitcom that ran on ABC from 1964 to 1972. It was a hugely successful series that ruled the television sets during its original run. A reboot was announced in 2024, and the rendition is expected to drop sometime in 2026. Deadline has described the modern-day adaptation as,

“In the new Bewitched, whose tone is described as heartfelt, though they come from two wildly different worlds, he’s a human, she’s a witch, for Samantha and Darrin, it’s love at first sight. But to be together, they’ll have to navigate their disapproving parents, walk a tightrope of cultural clashes, and bridge the divides between their families and worlds.”

6) Scrubs

After The Burbs, Scrubs is yet another television series that is being rebooted. The original one had a successful run in the early 2000s. It was a funny take on the existing medical dramas. Several actors from the series are expected to return in the modern rendition. This includes names like Zack Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, John C. McGinley, and Judy Reyes.

7) Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a comedy horror film that was released in 1992. It was adapted into a successful television series that ran between 1997 and 2001. A new reboot is in the works, and it will introduce us to a new slayer named Nova.