44 Years After Its Final Episode, Disney+ Is Reviving One of the Funniest Shows of All-Time (With an R-Rated Producer)

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As a lifelong movie fan, it’s amazing to see how Disney has become such a huge force in entertainment. It’s not *just* the films themselves, but the incredible brands they own – Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and of course, the core Disney Studios. But there’s one franchise they own that I, and a lot of other fans, feel gets seriously overlooked. Honestly, it sometimes feels like Disney doesn’t even *notice* it! Well, the good news is they’ve finally announced big plans to reboot it, and I’m cautiously optimistic!

Disney has owned The Muppets since 2004, but hasn’t produced many new projects with them, and those that did happen weren’t always successful. Now, Disney is bringing back the classic TV series, *The Muppet Show*, which originally aired from 1976 to 1981 and hasn’t been on television for over 44 years. While the return is initially a single special on Disney+, there are a few extra surprises planned.

The Muppet Show’s 2026 Revival Could be the Start of Something Huge

Disney has announced that *The Muppet Show* will be back in 2026, calling it a major event! Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and all your favorite Muppets will be returning to the Muppet Theatre. And Disney shared three exciting details that fans are sure to love.

Okay, so the buzz is real – Sabrina Carpenter is joining the new *Muppet Show* revival! And honestly, it feels *perfect*. The original show was brilliant at bringing in human guests – legends like Rita Moreno, Elton John, Steve Martin, and Julie Andrews all played along with the Muppets in sketches, backstage bits, and always a musical number. But Sabrina? She’s got this fantastic, playful energy in her music videos and performances, a real knack for comedy. I think she’s going to fit right in with the chaos and charm of the Muppets, and I’m already excited to see what kind of hilarious moments they create together.

Okay, so beyond the amazing news that *The Muppet Show* is coming back, I was really intrigued by who’s actually *making* it. It’s The Muppets Studio, of course, but they’re partnering with Point Grey Pictures – that’s Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s production company. Now, these guys are known for… let’s say *adult* comedies like *Sausage Party* and *The Boys*. They *did* successfully reboot *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* last year, so they’ve tackled family-friendly stuff before, but honestly, seeing their name connected to the Muppets is still a bit of a surprise! It’ll be interesting to see what kind of energy they bring to the show.

There’s also some promising news about the future of *The Muppet Show*. According to Variety, this Disney+ special is initially planned as a one-off event. However, if it performs well, it could lead to a full series revival on the streaming service.

Disney’s Inconsistent Work With The Muppets Is Well Noted

Since Disney acquired The Muppets, projects featuring the characters haven’t been very consistent or long-lived, particularly on TV and streaming platforms. A reboot styled after The Office, also called The Muppets, aired for one season in 2011. More recently, Muppets Now, a six-episode series, came to Disney+ in 2020, followed by the ten-episode The Muppets Mayhem in 2023. Unfortunately, both of those shows were cancelled soon after they began.

As a huge Disney fan, I really enjoyed the 2011 *Muppets* reboot with Jason Segel and Amy Adams – it was a massive hit, earning over $160 million worldwide and even snagging an Oscar for its original song! Sadly, the 2014 sequel, *Muppets Most Wanted*, didn’t quite live up to the first one, and it turned out to be the last time those beloved Muppets led their own movie. It’s a bit of a bummer, honestly.

A new revival of *The Muppet Show* is definitely exciting, but longtime fans might be cautiously optimistic. While the people working on the new show and the first guest star seem like a good combination, Disney has restarted the Muppets and then cancelled them several times in the past, so fans are understandably a little worried.

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2025-09-18 19:19