Are There Any Sequels To Bender?

If you mean Bender from 'Futurama', nope—no solo sequels, but he’s the heart of the show’s revivals. The 2023 Hulu season gave us more of his chaotic brilliance, like when he scams aliens or 'accidentally' becomes a folk hero. Outside the screen, the 'Futurama' mobile game lets you build your own New New York with Bender as your snarky guide. It’s not a sequel, but it’s a fun fix.

I’d kill for a Bender road-trip movie, though. Imagine him and Zoidberg wreaking havoc across the galaxy. Until then, I’ll just rewatch 'Bender’s Big Score' and pretend it’s new.

Bender, the lovably chaotic robot from 'Futurama', has such a rich legacy that it's hard to imagine the show without him. While 'Futurama' itself had multiple revivals—like the four direct-to-DVD movies and the Comedy Central seasons—there aren’t any standalone sequels focused solely on Bender. However, he’s central to the spin-off comics, like 'Futurama Comics', where his antics get even wilder. The 'Bender’s Game' movie also dives deep into his character, blending sci-fi with fantasy in a way only he could pull off. Honestly, I wish there were more Bender-centric stories—his one-liners and sheer audacity are timeless. Maybe one day we’ll get a spin-off series where he rulez (yes, with a 'z') his own planet of misfit robots.

On a related note, Bender’s voice actor, John DiMaggio, has hinted at potential future projects, though nothing’s confirmed. If you crave more of that chaotic energy, the 'Futurama' video games, like 'Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow', let you interact with Bender in new ways. It’s not quite a sequel, but it’s something! And let’s be real: Bender’s charm is so potent that even rewatches feel fresh. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve quoted 'Bite my shiny metal ass' in daily life.

Bender’s character is iconic enough to carry a whole franchise, but sadly, no direct sequels exist—just his glorious presence in 'Futurama’s' many iterations. The show’s revival in 2023 on Hulu teased new adventures, though Bender remains part of the ensemble. If you’re hungry for more, the tie-in novels and comics expand his lore, like 'Futurama: The Time Bender Trilogy', where he—shockingly—messes with time. I adore how his narcissism somehow makes him the hero every time.

Fun tidbit: There’s a scrapped concept for a Bender-focused mini-series floating around online forums, rumored to explore his backstory on Earth. It’s a shame it never materialized. For now, I settle for rewatching his best episodes, like 'Godfellas' or 'Jurassic Bark', where his flaws somehow make him more endearing. And hey, fanfiction fills the void—some gems out there imagine him as a intergalactic dictator or a surprisingly competent dad. Bender’s versatility is unmatched.