Exciting News for Muppet Fans: The Muppet Show Revival Special
The lights are back on at the Muppet Theatre, and Kermit the Frog is ready to wrangle Miss Piggy and the rest of his unruly ensemble for a brand-new special.
Disney+ and ABC have unveiled the trailer for “The Muppet Show,” a special revival event marking the franchise’s 50th anniversary. Scheduled to premiere on Feb. 4, the special will feature guest stars Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, who also serves as executive producer.
The special, announced in September 2025, brings back the beloved Muppets ensemble to the original Muppet Theatre for a night of music, comedy, and chaos with Carpenter as their special guest. The event will stream on Disney+ at 12 a.m. PST/3 a.m. EST and air on ABC at 9 p.m. EST/PST.
A new version of “The Muppet Show Theme (2026),” performed by the Muppets and produced by Grammy and Emmy winner Bill Sherman, will be available on Feb. 4.
Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel will bring to life the majority of the iconic characters. Goelz, with over 50 years of experience working with the Muppets, performed on the original series and originated characters like Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
Created by Jim Henson, the original “The Muppet Show” aired from 1976 to 1981 in over 100 countries. The series featured guest stars such as Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, and more, earning Emmy, Grammy, Peabody, and BAFTA awards during its run. Time magazine even hailed it as “the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth” in 1978.
Alex Timbers directs and executive produces the special alongside Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee for Point Grey Pictures. David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter, and Michael Steinbach serve as executive producers for The Muppets Studio. Carpenter, Albertina Rizzo, Vogel, and Jacobson are also executive producers. The special is a collaboration between 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey.
All five seasons of “The Muppet Show” are available for streaming on Disney+.
Excited for the revival? Watch the trailer below.
