Don’t countScott Pilgrimout just yet, as there could be more stories featuring the titular character or his incredibly eccentric cast. The main series may have wrapped up well over a decade ago, buttheScott Pilgrimfranchisecontinues to delight and entertain fans, and based on one social media post, it may not be done.
Fans ofNetflix’s 2023 seriesScott Pilgrim Takes Offhave been reeling sinceScott Pilgrimcreator Bryan Lee O’Malley confirmed that the animated series would not be returning for a second season and that the adaptation would remain a one-and-done for now.
ButScott Pilgrim Takes Offco-creator BenDavid Grabinski took toXand gave fans a small sliver of hope. Grabinski revealed that while he never intended to make an additional season ofScott Pilgrim Takes Off,he’s not completely sure that he’s done working on theScott Pilgrimfranchise. However, Grabinski didn’t clarify what, if anything, he’s working on.
Scott Pilgrim Takes OffCo-Creator Hints the Door is Still Open
There’s a Good Chance Fans Will See More of Scott Pilgrim and His Friends
In 2004, fans were introduced to Scott Pilgrim, a shiftless musician who loved video games and fighting. TheScott Pilgrimfranchise followed the title character and his romance with Ramona Flowers, a mysterious woman whose love life was being controlled by seven evil ex-partners. Not only was the original graphic novel series a hit, it was adapted into a movie directed by Edgar Wright as well as a fan-favorite, beat-em-up style video game. Nearly a decade after it debuted,theScott Pilgrimseries was adapted into an animated Netflix series that also proved popular with fans.
TheScott Pilgrimfranchise has remained an evergreen favorite among fans, even though its original story concluded well over a decade ago.Scott Pilgrim Takes Offwas able to pump new life into the series by making a few big changes and largely shifting the focus to Ramona. The announcement that Netflix wouldn’t be pursuing another season was hard for fans to hear and a clear indication that passion for the franchise is as strong as ever. While Grabinski doesn’t provide clear details aboutwhat Scott Pilgrim’s future looks like, there’s a solid chance something is on the horizon.
Scott Pilgrim’sCreators Should Strike While the Iron’s Still Hot
Fans Would Love to See More of This Hilarious World
Grabinski’s hint about not being done could mean anything, whether that be another season or another animated series set in theScott Pilgrimworld. But what would be interesting to see is the franchise returning to its roots in a new graphic novel. It could be set in the original continuity or the new timeline established inScott Pilgrim Takes Off. The books are still popular among readers, especially the hardcover colored editions. The Netflix series proved thatScott Pilgrimstill has a dedicated fanbase and a new graphic novel would undoubtedly scratch their itch for more.
Scott Pilgrim
TheScott Pilgrimfranchise, created by Bryan Lee O’Malley, follows Scott, a young musician, as he fights the “League of Evil Exes” of his love interest, Ramona Flowers. The franchise includes graphic novels, a cult-favorite film adaptation, and the animated Netflix seriesScott Pilgrim Takes Off. Known for its blend of romance, comedy, and video game-inspired action, it has developed a lasting following.
