Could The Coneheads Ever Be Rebooted

Okay, so, can we talk about the Coneheads? Seriously. Those guys. Remember them? The aliens with the enormous conical heads? Like, really, really big. The kind of big that makes you wonder how they even fit through doors. If they even have doors on their home planet. Which, let’s be honest, is probably full of even bigger cones. It's a whole cone-iverse out there.

The movie, you know, the one from 1993? It was… a choice. It was definitely a choice. And I’m not sure if it was a good one or a bad one, but it was memorable. Like, really, really memorable. The whole premise of aliens trying to blend in on Earth, but doing it… poorly? It’s ripe for comedy. And the Coneheads definitely did it poorly. Bless their little, pointy hearts. They were just trying their best, weren’t they?

So, the big question, the one we’re all probably whispering to ourselves while we’re supposed to be working: could they ever be rebooted? Could this whole cone-tastic concept make a comeback? I mean, the world is a weird place right now. We’ve got more than enough absurdity to go around. So why not some alien absurdity? Just a thought.

Think about it! Rebooting a movie like this. It’s not like it’s Star Wars. It doesn’t have generations of lore and fanboys ready to riot. It’s more of a cult classic. A beloved oddity. The kind of movie you stumble upon late at night and are just… mesmerized. Or maybe slightly disturbed. Depends on your snack situation, I guess.

And the humor! The original was all about misinterpretations. About taking things literally. Which, let’s be real, is still a goldmine for jokes. Imagine Coneheads trying to navigate social media. Oh. My. Gosh. The memes they’d create. The misconstrued hashtags. It would be a glorious, digital disaster. I can already see it.

Plus, the visual. That cone! It’s iconic. It’s instantly recognizable. You see a giant cone on someone’s head, you know who you’re dealing with. Or what you’re dealing with. And in the age of CGI, they could really go wild with it. Make them even more conical. Even more… pointy. Imagine the sheer aerodynamic efficiency of those heads. Probably designed for maximum speed through the cosmos.

But who would play them? That’s the million-dollar question, right? The original had Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin. Legends! Absolute comedy royalty. You can’t just replace that. It’s like trying to replace your favorite comfort food. You can find something similar, but it’s just… not the same. It’s missing that special something. That je ne sais quoi. Or, in this case, that je ne sais cone.

Maybe they’d go with a new generation of comedians. Someone who can really lean into the physical comedy. Someone who isn’t afraid to look utterly ridiculous. Because let’s face it, the Coneheads are utterly ridiculous. It’s their whole deal. And in a good way! A funny way. A way that makes you smile and maybe snort a little. You know the snort I’m talking about.

What if they brought back some of the original cast in supporting roles? Like, as wise old Cone Elders? Or maybe even as their parents? Imagine Jane Curtin showing up as Beldar and Prymaat’s mom. That would be something. That would be a moment. It would tie it all together. A nice little nod to the past. A little wink to the fans.

And the plot! What would a modern Conehead story even be about? Besides the social media thing, which I’m still very keen on. Maybe they’re trying to get jobs. The ultimate alien assimilation challenge. Imagine Beldar trying to be an accountant. Or Prymaat trying to be a life coach. The sheer existential dread. The confusion. It writes itself.

Or maybe they’re trying to understand… dating apps? Oh, the horror. The absolute, unadulterated horror of a Conehead swiping left and right. The profiles they’d write. “Seeking… sustenance. And occasional transmission of fluids. For procreation. Please provide detailed report of dietary habits.” It’s gold, Jerry. Pure gold.

And the world they’d be interacting with! We’re so much more… online now. So much more connected, yet somehow more isolated. The Coneheads trying to decipher our online personas? It would be a masterclass in observational humor. They’d be so confused by our filters. By our carefully curated lives. They’d be like, “Why is this human pretending to be a unicorn on a beach?”

Maybe the reboots would be a series. A streaming series. That’s where all the fun stuff is happening these days, right? You could have a whole season dedicated to them trying to figure out what a “viral TikTok dance” is. The cultural commentary! The sheer, unadulterated joy of watching aliens try to do the Renegade. I’m already sold. Who do I send my pitch to?

Think about the villains they could have too. In the original, it was the FBI agents, right? Very… FBI. Very serious. But now? They could have corporate overlords. Or influencers who are secretly aliens themselves, trying to control the narrative. Or even just regular people who are just really annoyed by the weird, cone-headed family next door.

And the message! What would a modern Conehead movie say? Is it about acceptance? About embracing our differences? About the absurdity of being human? Or is it just about… cones? Because honestly, I’d watch a movie that’s just about cones. Especially if they had good snacks. Maybe they could invent a new kind of space-ice cream. Cone-flavored, of course.

The beauty of the Coneheads is their inherent silliness. They’re not trying to be sophisticated. They’re not trying to be edgy. They’re just… there. With their big heads. Trying to understand us. And failing. Gloriously failing. And that’s why we love them.

Could it be done? I think so. I really think so. It would need the right people, of course. People who understand the original's charm. People who aren't afraid to be a little bit weird. A little bit… cone-y. But the potential is definitely there. It’s sitting there, waiting. Like a giant, unhatched egg. A giant, conical egg.

Imagine the merchandising! Conehead plush toys. Conehead hats. Conehead-shaped snacks (are you sensing a theme here?). The possibilities are endless. And probably very profitable. Hollywood loves a profitable idea. Especially one with giant heads.

So, yeah. Could the Coneheads be rebooted? My gut says… yes. It’s a silly idea, sure. But sometimes, the silliest ideas are the best ones. They’re the ones that stick with you. The ones that make you laugh. The ones that, you know, make you think, “What is that? And why do I like it so much?”

They’re a product of their time, sure, but the themes of trying to fit in, of cultural misunderstandings, of simply being… different… those are timeless. And a new generation deserves to experience the sheer, unadulterated joy of watching aliens try to eat pizza without their cones getting in the way. It’s a struggle. A noble struggle. A very, very pointy struggle.

So, to wrap it all up. If anyone out there in Hollywood is listening, please, for the love of all that is conical, consider a Conehead reboot. I’ll be waiting. With popcorn. And maybe a very large, very pointy hat. Just in case. You never know when you might need to blend in.