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Sarah Michelle Gellar just revealed an incredible new animated show coming to Tubi in March 2026. Created in collaboration with Blink-182‘s Tom DeLonge, the wild comedy series called Breaking Bear features an all-star voice cast. Gellar describes it as ridiculous, outrageous, and unlike anything possible in live action.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release: Premieres March 2026 on Tubi
- Voice Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley, Josh Gad
- Creator: Julien Nitzberg with Evoke Entertainment producing
- Executive Producer: Blink-182‘s Tom DeLonge via To The Stars Media
Sarah Michelle Gellar Calls New Show ‘Incredible’
In a fresh interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Sarah Michelle Gellar gushed about the upcoming Breaking Bear animated series. The Buffy star, who’s based in Los Angeles, praised the project as incredible and bold. She revealed the show parodies classic mob dramas while featuring anthropomorphic bears in criminal situations.
Gellar emphasized the show’s outrageous premise would be impossible to execute in live action. “It’s so out there. It’s the kind of thing that none of us could ever do live action because we would be cancelled in about 10 seconds,” she explained to Elijah Wood. She added that reading each script leaves her stunned.
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The Plot That Blurs Comedy and Crime Sagas
Breaking Bear follows three bear siblings who go full criminal to save their forest. The siblings face a fracking company threatening their home and decide to start selling drugs to raise money for protection. Created by Julien Nitzberg, the series parodies mob drama tropes from classics like Scarface and Goodfellas.
| Detail | Information |
| Release Date | March 2026 |
| Platform | Tubi |
| Lead Voice Cast | Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy |
| Creator | Julien Nitzberg |
The series spirals deeper into criminal absurdity as the bears face biker gangs, psychotic wolf packs, and egomaniacal news anchors. Their own self-sabotage creates hilariously chaotic situations. Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi, called it a wild, no-holds-barred send-up that embraces bold storytelling.
“It’s so out there. It’s the kind of thing that none of us could ever do live action because we would be cancelled in about 10 seconds. Every time I get a script, I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, we’re doing what in this?’ It’s ridiculous.”
— Sarah Michelle Gellar, Voice Actor
Star Power Behind the Scenes
The voice cast brings serious Hollywood credentials to this adult animated comedy. Brendan Fraser, fresh off his Oscar-winning performance in The Whale, voices Jer, the oldest bear brother. Annie Murphy, Emmy-winner from Schitt’s Creek, rounds out the primary cast alongside Elizabeth Hurley and Tony-nominated Josh Gad.
Tom DeLonge, founder of To The Stars Media, executive produces the project. Gellar revealed interesting details about working with the Blink-182 co-founder. When asked if she discussed aliens with DeLonge, she laughed and confirmed: “Oh, yes. Brendan, once he got Tom started, it didn’t stop.” She described DeLonge as a number-one researcher aficionado who goes deep into topics.
What Makes Breaking Bear So Different from Other Animated Series?
Unlike typical animated comedies, Breaking Bear embraces audacious storylines that defy cancel culture concerns in live-action television. The Tubi original leverages animation freedom to explore morally complex characters and criminal enterprises handled with dark humor. Gellar’s recent interview emphasizes that every script pushes boundaries in unexpected ways.
The series marks a significant moment for Gellar, who recently dealt with the Buffy reboot cancellation on Hulu. Breaking Bear offers her a fresh creative outlet in voice acting, allowing legendary actors to explore crazy scenarios without physical limitations. The March 2026 release represents the most ambitious animated project for many cast members.
