The internet is buzzing with news that MySpace may return. Owners Tim and Chris Vanderhook confirmed plans to relaunch the platform in a new documentary titled MySpace. While exact details about the project remain scarce, the announcement has sparked widespread interest among people who used the site during its early peak.
Viant Technology, the company currently holding the brand, has not provided a specific timeline for when users might see a new version of the site. Tim Vanderhook stated in the film that they are acting as stewards of the brand and are simply waiting for the right moment to execute the relaunch. This marks the latest attempt to revive a platform that defined the early era of social networking.
Following the news, social media has seen a surge in nostalgia from millennials. Creators are sharing content about the features they hope to see, including the famous Top 8 friend list and the ability to set custom profile music. Many users are joking about dusting off their old HTML skills and revisiting the aesthetic of the mid-2000s, characterized by scene kid subculture and moody mirror selfies.
It is worth noting that while musician Justin Timberlake was previously associated with the brand, he no longer holds a stake in the company. MySpace passed through several corporate hands after its peak in 2005, eventually landing with Viant Technology. As anticipation grows, the owners have signaled that they are prepared to try multiple times if the first attempt at a comeback does not gain traction.