The creator of the animated series Gravity Falls, Alex Hirsch, confirmed that he does not plan to create a third season, despite the increased interest in the series more than ten years after its conclusion. According to Hirsch, the success of The Bill Cipher Book was unexpected for him and sparked a new wave of views for Gravity Falls on the Disney+ platform. 'I have no intention of ever making a third season of Gravity Falls,' Hirsch noted, emphasizing that the completeness of the story is one of the reasons for the show's long-lasting popularity.
Hirsch explained that Gravity Falls was originally conceived as a complete work that encompasses Dipper and Mabel's unusual summer, their development, and the unraveling of the journal's mystery, culminating in a confrontation with Bill Cipher. He also noted that a continuation in the style of 'now they have a long-lost third twin' would ruin the sense of closure in the plot. Nevertheless, Hirsch continues to develop the Gravity Falls universe even after the show's end, releasing additional materials, including The Bill Cipher Book and the art book The Art of Gravity Falls, which will be released on September 15. This continuation of materials related to the animated series continues to attract viewer interest.
Additionally, Hirsch shared that public opinion and fan feedback had a significant impact on the show's development. Initially, the character Bill Cipher was not planned to be the main villain, but the positive audience response led the creators to change their plans. Hirsch admits that he initially expected only a small audience, but a large community of fans formed around Gravity Falls. They continue to discuss theories and plot details even years after the series finale. Thus, interest in Gravity Falls remains high thanks to dedicated fans and fresh materials that Hirsch releases long after the original airing.