Miss Piggy Is Getting Her Own Movie From Jennifer Lawrence

One of the Muppets might be getting her own cinematic spotlight

Jennifer Lawrence recently revealed on the Las Culturistas podcast that she and Emma Stone are working together to produce a movie about Miss Piggy. The screenplay is being written by Cole Escola, known for the play Oh, Mary!

Disney is planning a movie about Miss Piggy, the famous Muppet, according to Variety. While Miss Piggy has been a beloved character since the 1970s—created by Bonnie Erickson and Frank Oz—she’s never had her own feature film until now. Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone will produce the movie, and Tony Award-winning playwright Escola will write the script.

A new Muppet movie would be their first big-screen adventure in over ten years. Their last film, Muppets Most Wanted, came out in 2014. More recently, in 2021, Disney+ released Muppets Haunted Mansion, a special TV episode inspired by the popular Disneyland ride.

Disney recently created a series on Disney+ called The Muppets Mayhem, starring the Muppet band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. The show only lasted for one season, consisting of ten episodes, before being canceled.

Recently, the Muppets have mostly been in the news for Disney’s struggles to revive the franchise. This year, the closure of Henson’s last Muppets film and the MuppetVision 3D* ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios generated a lot of negative attention and upset longtime fans. While the characters are being incorporated into the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster ride, the recent news hasn’t been entirely positive.

When questioned about whether Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone would share the screen with Miss Piggy, Lawrence responded that it was likely, stating, “We have to.”

Guilty Pleasure Movies From the ’90s

Guilty as Sin (1993)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.9, Guilty as Sin is an unlikely success. Director Sidney Lumet, known for realistic crime dramas, teamed up with exploitation film master Larry Cohen, an odd pairing that somehow worked. The film cleverly flips the premise of Basic Instinct, focusing on a lawyer attracted to a handsome murder suspect. Lumet largely lets his actors lead, turning the movie into a showcase for Don Johnson, who is hilariously awful as a charming but reprehensible character. (There’s a scene where he essentially demands a woman pay for his drink and then leaves her with the bill!) While the 90s erotic thriller trend wasn’t known for quality, Guilty as Sin is a surprisingly enjoyable and darkly funny gem.

Escape From L.A. (1996)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.9, Escape From L.A. was initially considered a disappointment compared to John Carpenter and Kurt Russell’s earlier hit, Escape From New York. While that’s fair, Escape From L.A. has a unique energy. It’s less a gritty action film and more a playful sci-fi parody. You can almost imagine Carpenter enjoying the absurdity of it all, especially during the film’s over-the-top moments (like Snake Plissken surfing!). If you approach it as a self-aware comedy, even its flaws – including some notoriously bad CGI – become part of the fun.

Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.8, Johnny Mnemonic isn’t exactly a critical darling. As Roger Ebert put it, it’s not worth serious analysis, but it has a certain ridiculous appeal that’s strangely enjoyable. While the film’s 2021 vision of the internet isn’t quite right, its portrayal of a world dominated by powerful, uncaring corporations feels surprisingly relevant today. The film features plenty of silly tech – like Johnny’s virtual reality gear that looks like black licorice – but that just adds to its charm. Ultimately, dated and goofy gadgets often enhance the enjoyment of a good guilty pleasure.

Disclosure (1994)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.8, Disclosure is a bit of a guilty pleasure. The film’s premise – a man experiencing sexual harassment – is already intriguing, but the truly unforgettable part is its wild climax. It unfolds in a virtual reality world so over-the-top, it makes other ’90s sci-fi like Johnny Mnemonic seem realistic. It’s pure, delightful ’90s cheese!

Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.8, Mel Brooks’ final film, Dracula: Dead and Loving It, often gets overlooked. While it’s true the movie isn’t considered one of his best – ranking lower than classics like The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs – that doesn’t mean it’s a failure. The film notably pairs Brooks with comedic actor Leslie Nielsen and contains some genuinely hilarious moments, such as a scene where Steven Weber tries to stake a sleeping vampire and gets drenched in a massive burst of fake blood, all while Brooks’ character, Dr. Van Helsing, offers unhelpful encouragement from a safe distance. (“She’s almost dead!”)

Trial and Error (1997)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.7, this film stands out as a surprisingly enjoyable oddity. Many stars from popular 90s sitcoms didn’t succeed in movies, but this one offers a fun twist. It’s a comedic take on the premise of Kindergarten Cop, featuring Michael Richards (from Seinfeld) pretending to be a lawyer when his best friend (Jeff Daniels) is unable to attend court due to a bachelor party gone wrong. It’s a clever, farcical comedy—a type rarely seen today—and it also marks one of Charlize Theron’s early film roles.

Alien Resurrection (1997)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.6, this Alien installment is often considered a bit chaotic. However, a little messiness is expected when Xenomorphs are involved! Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet injects a playful, quirky humor into the usually dark Alien universe – it’s the only film in the series where you’ll see a scientist jokingly ‘kiss’ a Xenomorph through glass. This version of Ripley is quite unique – a clone with both human and alien DNA, even sporting black and green nails! – and Sigourney Weaver’s performance as this unusual character is arguably her strongest in the entire franchise. The story of mercenaries battling Xenomorphs at a military outpost isn’t particularly special, but Jeunet’s vision and Weaver’s performance elevate the film above its generally negative reputation.

The Phantom (1996)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.6, The Phantom is best described as a fun, if flawed, guilty pleasure. Based on the classic comic strip, the film stars Billy Zane as the titular hero, and he’s genuinely charming. It also boasts a delightfully over-the-top performance from Treat Williams as the villain and an early appearance by a beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Phantom’s animal companions – a horse and a wolf – add to the film’s unique charm, even sharing a moment of communication through barks and grunts. It’s a silly, enjoyable ride.

Congo (1995)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.6, Congo is a fun, if somewhat cheesy, attempt to capitalize on the success of Jurassic Park. Based on another Michael Crichton novel, it replaces dinosaurs with highly intelligent apes. The screenplay, by John Patrick Shanley, doesn’t try to be overly serious, leading to a thriller that’s intentionally ridiculous – like the extended scene featuring a hippo attack – and surprisingly moving at times. (Tim Curry’s moment in the Lost City of Zinj is a particular highlight!) Congo is definitely low-budget entertainment, but it embraces that wholeheartedly, making it thoroughly enjoyable in its own right.

Junior (1994)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.4, Junior aimed to recapture the magic of the hit comedy Twins, again directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. However, it doesn’t quite succeed as a funny movie. Despite this, Junior is a remarkably odd film that’s hard to dismiss. The plot centers around Schwarzenegger playing a fertility doctor who artificially inseminates himself to test a new drug – and that’s actually the most straightforward part! Anyone interested in the gender dynamics of 1990s romantic comedies should definitely watch Junior – it’s surprisingly insightful.

Super Mario Bros. (1993)

The recent animated Super Mario Bros. Movie successfully brought the popular Nintendo games to life, something the 1993 live-action Super Mario Bros. definitely didn’t do. However, that’s part of what makes the older film so enjoyably strange. It’s not a good movie, but its sheer oddness gives it a unique charm. Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo play the heroes who get transported to an alternate reality called “Dinohattan,” where Dennis Hopper, sporting bleached blonde, dinosaur-like hair, reigns supreme. A big franchise like Super Mario Bros. wouldn’t be allowed to get this weird today, and maybe that’s why I keep rewatching it, flaws and all.

Batman & Robin (1997)

With an average Letterboxd score of 1.9, this movie is widely considered terrible, but surprisingly enjoyable to watch. There’s something strangely satisfying about seeing so much money and effort wasted on a project that’s so obviously (and perhaps intentionally) silly. George Clooney plays Batman while battling Uma Thurman’s Poison Ivy and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze, who delivers nearly every line with an ice-related pun. While a Batman franchise solely consisting of films like this would quickly become tiresome, after two decades of very serious Batman movies, it’s okay to appreciate Batman & Robin for what it is. In fact, this movie and I… we actually get along.

2025-11-05 20:57