TV Shows That Should Be Made Into Movies | Pop Culture Picks

Some TV shows wrap up perfectly. Others? They leave you screaming at your screen for more. And while streaming has made revivals easier than ever, not every show needs a full reboot—sometimes all we want is a glossy, two-hour movie that brings everyone back together and gives us one last taste of the magic.

Here’s our dream list of TV shows that should be made into movies, plus what their plots could look like if Hollywood actually made them happen.

Stranger Things – The Final Showdown

The series finale might wrap up the Hawkins saga, but imagine a feature-length follow-up where the kids (now adults) reunite to face one last Upside Down threat. Think It: Chapter Two vibes but with better jokes, scarier monsters, and an 80s throwback soundtrack blasting in IMAX.

• Read more: Why The Simpsons keeps predicting the future
• Check it out on Stranger Things at Netflix.

The Office (US) – The Dundies 2.0

this:Picture this: Michael Scott is retired in Florida and decides to host “The Ultimate Dundies Reunion” to bring the whole Scranton crew back together. Jim and Pam argue over whether they’ve become “too cool” for the reunion, Dwight treats it like a military exercise, and Kevin—well, Kevin just wants to DJ the afterparty.

Cue chaos, cringe, and one big group dance number at Chili’s.

Euphoria – One Long Night

Instead of an entire season, what if the movie focused on a single, unforgettable night? Rue is pulled between relapse and redemption, Cassie is scheming her next big dramatic monologue, and Fez finally gets his own centre-stage storyline.

Filmed like a neon fever dream, the soundtrack would have fans rushing to Spotify before the credits even finish rolling.

Learn more about Euphoria on HBO.

Community – Six Seasons and a Movie (Literally)

This one writes itself: Greendale is closing for good, and the study group returns for one last save-the-school scheme. Expect a paintball sequence bigger than anything the series ever pulled off, meta jokes about being in an actual movie, and Abed narrating the entire thing like a director’s commentary.

And yes, we demand a Troy and Abed reunion rap.

Confirmed news: Community movie at Variety.

The X-Files – Trust No One: Reopened

Aliens are trending again—so bring Mulder and Scully back for one final, cinematic case. The plot? Mulder uncovers new evidence about Roswell, Scully’s medical expertise reveals a cover-up, and the movie ends with the pair finally proving the truth… or maybe not.

Find out more in BBC’s look at The X-Files legacy.

Schitt’s Creek – A Rose Family Wedding

David and Patrick had the sweetest TV wedding ever—but imagine a big-screen follow-up where Alexis finally ties the knot in the most over-the-top, Moira-approved ceremony of all time. Picture couture gowns, family drama, Johnny panicking over the budget, and Twyla somehow saving the day.

Moira’s wig collection alone deserves a cinematic close-up.

Related: Where the cast of Shameless is today

Critics agree: The Guardian reviews Schitt’s Creek.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Buffy: The Next Generation

The Hellmouth is open again, and Buffy is called out of retirement to train a new squad of slayers. The movie could feature cameos from the original cast, while also introducing new faces to continue the legacy.

Big-screen demon fights, witty one-liners, and a new iconic villain? Fans would be lining up in cosplay at midnight screenings.

The Mandalorian – Rise of the Clan

Yes, it’s technically part of Star Wars, but The Mandalorian has built a fandom all its own. A cinematic adventure could explore the rebuilding of Mandalore, with Din Djarin and Grogu facing a galactic-level threat that’s too big for the series alone.

Also, let’s be real: Baby Yoda on a giant movie screen? The movie had an instant billion-dollar box office.

Succession – Waystar Rises

The Roys might be the most dysfunctional family on TV, but they’d be delicious in a movie format. Picture the siblings forced back together for one last corporate power play after Logan’s empire is threatened by an even bigger rival.

Expect boardroom meltdowns, snarky one-liners, and at least one Tom and Greg scene that steals the whole film.

Freaks and Geeks – 20 Years Later

It’s the cult classic that deserved way more than one season. A movie follow-up could check in on the gang as adults—Lindsay as a burnt-out activist, Daniel managing a car lot, and Sam teaching high school science. Nostalgia mixed with bittersweet reality, all soundtracked by 70s rock classics.

Read: Vulture’s oral history of Freaks and Geeks.

Why these shows could shine on the big screen

The best TV-to-movie adaptations don’t just rehash old storylines—they expand the universe. Each of these shows has the characters, worlds, and fan bases to deliver a cinematic experience. Whether it’s a reunion, a long-awaited ending, or a totally fresh storyline, these movies would be equal parts nostalgic and exciting.

Until Hollywood listens, we’ll just keep fan-casting them in our heads.