VOD News | On 21, Dec 2025

It’s time to play the music and light the lights one more time, as The Muppet Show makes a surprise return to our screens this February for a one-off special.

The Muppet Show will see Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang back with music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos bound to ensue as they take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre.

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 2026, The Muppet Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary – and to mark the occasion, the new special will debut on Disney+. Continuing the show’s tradition of booking notable guest stars, the special will feature none other than Sabrina Carpenter.

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.

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 special will stream on 4th February 2026. In the meantime, all five seasons of the original series are currently available to stream on Disney+.  

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