“The Muppets Show” Returning To Disney+ In 2026
Disney has announced details on the return of the iconic, “Muppets Show!”, which will be returning for a brand new special event in early 2026 on ABC and Disney+.
It’s “The Muppet Show!” Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!
Check out the teaser trailer below:
From 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures, the special event is directed by Alex Timbers, who also serves as executive producer. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee are executive producers for Point Grey Pictures; David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach are executive producers for The Muppets Studio; Sabrina Carpenter, Albertina Rizzo, Matt Vogel and Eric Jacobson are executive producers.
The original series “The Muppet Show,” created by Jim Henson, ran from 1976 through 1981 and aired in over 100 countries, featuring notable guest stars, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon and many others. During its run, the series earned Emmy, GRAMMY, Peabody, BAFTA and numerous other awards. In a 1978 story, Time magazine called it “the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth.” In 2026, “The Muppet Show” will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will perform the majority of the iconic Muppet characters in this production, supported by a talented team of additional performers. Dave Goelz, who has performed with The Muppets for over 50 years, was one of the performers on the original “The Muppet Show” and originated the characters Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, among many others.
The new special will return on February 4th, 2026, on Disney+ and ABC. All five seasons of “The Muppet Show” are currently available to stream on Disney+.
Roger’s Take: It’s great to see Disney is still trying to find a format for “The Muppets”, as over the years, it feels like they’ve tried so many different formats and now they’ve just decided to return to what worked for years. I think bringing Seth Rogen and Sabrina Carpenter is a great idea, as they have a good sense of humour and will have some fun with Kermit, Miss Piggy and others. I’m looking forward to seeing if this works and hoping that this could be the vehicle needed to keep “The Muppets” going for the next generation.
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