Disney is known for owning brands and one of the most popular brands under the Disney umbrella is the Muppets. Created by Jim Henson, the Muppets have provided multiple movies, series and shorts over the years. Not all of them are on Disney+, but I took the time to rank my Top 10 Muppet movies and series currently on Disney+.

10. Muppet Babies Show and Tell

These shorts that appear on the Disney family of networks offer a nice little transition between shows. They are a nice way to pass the time with your little one, especially if they are a Muppets fan.

9. Muppet Moments

Another series of shorts that can be found on the Disney family of networks, these take a look at how the actual Muppets interact with people as they share what Disney describes as “unforgettable moments.”

8. The Muppets (TV series)

Disney’s attempt to bring the Muppets to primetime backfired with this series that only lasted one season. They tried to make “The Muppets” more grown up and it led to backlash from fans who wanted the Muppets to fun for the whole family. The show itself wasn’t bad, some of the appeal was lost.

7. Muppets Most Wanted

The most recent Muppet movie to hit theaters, something is missing here. Muppet movies usually either have great songs or great one liners. This movie failed to deliver either. It took the evil look-a-like trope and didn’t do any more than any other movies have done.

6. Muppet Babies

Disney’s brought the Muppets back to children’s TV with an updated version of “Muppet Babies.” My sons have both watched it and it’s an adorable update with 3D animation. It’s absolutely fun for kids to enjoy.

5. The Muppets (Movie)

After a long drought, Jason Segel and Disney brought the Muppets back to the silver screen with “The Muppets.” It incorporated new songs with some pop classics to make a fun musical that will have the viewer singing along with the Muppets. Plus, it introduced us to a new Muppet named Walter.

4. The Muppet Movie

This is the very first Muppet movie and is the most important. Had this film failed, there wouldn’t be a Muppet series of movies. There might not be additional muppet series beyond “The Muppet Show.” But this film delivered with some one liners that have become classic and introduce the world to the wonderful “Rainbow Connection.”

3. A Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppets take on Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic with their version of “A Christmas Carol.” Sir Michael Caine steps in as Ebenezer Scrooge and we get some great bits from Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Sam the Eagle, Statler, Waldorf and others in the roles of classic characters. Plus, Gonzo and Rizzo step up to serve as the Narrators.

2. Muppet Treasure Island

The Muppets take on another literary classic, this time tackling Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.” This film features wonderful songs that are easy to remember and sing along with and classic one liners that will keep you laughing. Plus, the immensely talented Tim Curry steps in to play the villain, Long John Silver, and turns in a magnificent performance.

1. The Great Muppet Caper

This is my all time favorite Muppet movie, and I’ve loved many of them. I love the sights and sounds of London, the one liners, the songs and the hunt for the Baseball Diamond. Charles Grodin does a masterful job as the villain who falls in love with Miss Piggy. It’s a classic that would be fun for the whole family.

That’s my ranking. What do you think? How am I right? How am I wrong? What do you think is the best Muppet movie available on Disney+? And would you like to see some others added?

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Jeremy Brown

Jeremy has been a big Disney fan since he was a kid growing up during the Disney Renaissance. One day he hopes to go to every Disney Park in the world.

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4 Comments

  1. Jasonlee Tucker May 10, 2020

    Disney to add the muppet show, muppets tonight , original muppets babies , muppet wizard of Oz , muppets letters from Santa , world of Disney muppet specials when they went to wdw /mgm studios, get the rights to muppets take Manhattan, muppets from space and kermits swamp years from Sony ...

  2. lis May 11, 2020

    Of the movies I like the original best, but what I really wish would come to Disney+ is The Muppet Show!!

  3. Kelly May 13, 2020

    I would like to see The Muppets Take Manhattan, Muppets From Space, Kermit's Swamp Years, Muppet Classic Theater, Muppets Tonight, The Muppet Show, original Muppet Babies, It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, The Muppets' Wizard Of Oz, A Muppets Christmas: Letters To Santa, A Muppet Family Christmas, The Great Santa Claus Switch, The Frog Prince, The Muppets At Walt Disney World and Lady Gaga And The Muppets Holiday Spectacular. If they have all of the Marvel crap on there, they could at least give us more Muppets!

    1. Jeremy Brown May 13, 2020

      As for The Muppets Take Manhattan and Muppets from Space, Sony actually owns the rights to them because Sony helped co-produce them. I'm not sure about the others. Some may have music restrictions. They have the Marvel and Star Wars stuff on there because all the rights have cleared for those. It will be interesting to see if the new CEO is more interested in expanding the Muppet content. Bob Iger seemed more interested in expanding the brands he purchased as CEO and the Muppets were purchased by his predecessor.