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The Muppets Are Back! Disney+ Announces 2026 Revival Special
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights — The Muppets are returning to the small screen in a brand-new Disney+ revival special set for 2026.
Disney confirmed that the one-off event, simply titled The Muppet Show, will bring Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and the whole gang back to the Muppet Theatre to put on a chaotic, heartwarming, and hilarious variety show. While this special isn’t a full series revival (at least not yet), Variety reports it could serve as a “backdoor pilot” to test the waters for a larger comeback.
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The timing is no accident. The special will premiere in 2026 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jim Henson’s original The Muppet Show, which first aired in 1976 and ran until 1981. And in true Muppet fashion, they’re not coming alone — pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has been announced as the guest star, and she’s also listed as an executive producer on the project.
The Muppets will once again be brought to life by an all-star lineup of veteran performers, including Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel. Goelz, a living legend in the Muppet world, has performed with the troupe for over 50 years and was part of the original series, originating beloved characters like Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
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Behind the camera, the creative team is stacked with talent. Albertina Rizzo will write and executive produce, with Alex Timbers (known for his Broadway work) directing. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee from Point Grey Pictures are also executive producers, alongside Carpenter. The special is being produced by 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey.
This announcement marks the latest in Disney’s ongoing efforts to spotlight the Muppets. In recent years, fans have enjoyed Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021), Muppets Now (2020), and The Muppets Mayhem (2023) on Disney+, though some of these projects were short-lived despite positive fan response. The last theatrical Muppet movie was Muppets Most Wanted in 2014.
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