Disney’s Reboot of 50-Year-Old Comedy Classic Debuts With Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

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Disney’s purchases of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm have clearly been very successful, leading to many hit movies. However, the Muppets haven’t performed quite as well. While the 2011 Muppets movie was a success, other attempts haven’t fared as well – a new movie series was cut short after two films, and a recent TV series lasted only one season. Now, Disney is hoping to revive the franchise with a special episode of The Muppet Show on Disney+ debuting February 4th, celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary.

It appears Disney has a hit on its hands! The upcoming 2026 Muppet Show special currently boasts a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 22 reviews. This has earned it the site’s “Certified Fresh” designation.

Will Disney Ever Bring Back The Muppet Show as a Series?

When Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures announced they’d be co-producing a new special with The Muppets Studio, many people were surprised. The Muppet Show has always been family-friendly, while Rogen is known for his adult-themed comedy. It seemed like an unlikely pairing, but the trailer for the new Muppet Show quickly proved that Disney had assembled a fantastic creative team. The footage showed a special that honored the original series while also adding a fresh, modern take.

Most reviews of the 2026 Muppet Show revival agree it successfully recaptures the charm of the original. Critics particularly liked that the new series stayed true to the classic formula, praising its familiar tone and humor. While some didn’t think it quite matched the brilliance of the original, they still felt Disney had a potential hit on their hands. The revival demonstrates that the Muppet Show concept remains popular with the right creative team.

The positive response to the anniversary special makes people wonder what’s next for The Muppet Show. While Disney hasn’t officially announced anything beyond this single episode, that could easily change. It’s possible Disney was waiting to see how well the special did before committing to more. Now that it’s proven popular, the show has a real chance for a full revival. Disney should definitely consider bringing back the series – it would be a shame if this special turned out to be a one-time event. It shows that the classic Muppet format still works, and it would be fantastic to see more modern stars guest star, like Sabrina Carpenter did.

The recent revival of The Muppet Show on Disney+ has been well-received, a contrast to some criticism the 2015 ABC series faced for being too different from classic Muppet productions. While some found the mockumentary style of the previous attempt didn’t capture the original charm, early reviews suggest this new show successfully appeals to both longtime fans and a new generation, rekindling the magic of Jim Henson’s creations. Disney is hoping this positive response will lead to continued success for Seth Rogen’s take on The Muppet Show and a bright future for the beloved characters.

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2026-02-04 00:13