‘Weird Science’ Reunion 2025 — Is It Happening?

By Bryan Murray
Washington
Last updated on April 26, 2024

Weird Science Reunion, the one we've been wanting for 5 years?

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Rumors of a Weird Science reunion had the internet in a frenzy on Thursday (April 25) as reports claimed that USA Network confirmed a revival of the popular sitcom for 2025.

UPDATE 26/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Can you believe it's been 30 years since Weird Science first aired?! (30 years, 1 month, 21 days to be exact.)

Why in the world did Weird Science end?

When Weird Science came to an end after 5 years in July 1998, million viewers tuned in to say goodbye to Gary Wallace (John Mallory Asher). And since then, they have been itching for a reunion.

Would a Weird Science reunion disappoint people?

Weird Science aired from 1994-1998 and is considered one of the most influential TV shows ever on pop culture. Although no original episodes have been shot since, it has remained a regular feature on many station's schedules. But Asher said he's not sure if Weird Science would work today. “I don't want to see old Gary Wallace,” he told a journalist (Asher turned 53 in January). “Everyone’s going to have different vision of what the character is like, so to have that materialize is going to disappoint most people,” he added.

Still hoping for a Weird Science movie?

In a recent interview, John Mallory Asher said he can't imagine a Weird Science reunion hitting the big screen. “I'd rather people go, ‘Oh, please! Please!’ than ‘I can't believe you did that. It was horrible.’”

What about a Weird Science reboot?

Recasting Weird Science for a modern reboot. Hollywood is known for remaking remakes of films or tv series and the studios might think it would be great to bring the story back with a new set of characters.

Be it in the form of a Weird Science reunion, a Weird Science movie, or a Weird Science reboot, if you had to start filming today, who would you cast in what role?