Disney Unveils Muppet Show Revival Trailer for 50th Anniversary

Disney and ABC have unveiled the trailer for a revival special of the iconic variety series The Muppet Show, marking the franchise's 50th anniversary with a return to the original Muppet Theatre. The one-night event, featuring music, comedy and backstage chaos, premieres on February 4, 2026, streaming on Disney at 12 a.m. PST and airing on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.

The special brings back familiar Muppet characters including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Statler and Waldorf, and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew for an evening centered on guest star Sabrina Carpenter. Newly announced human guests Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen join the ensemble, with Rogen also serving as an executive producer. Carpenter, who previously collaborated with Miss Piggy during her Short n' Sweet tour, interacts with the characters in the trailer, including a playful exchange where Miss Piggy boasts, "Isn't it wonderful to be back in the theater and giving people what they truly want? Moi?"

The trailer opens with nostalgic piano music as Kermit walks past photos from the show's 1970s run and sits at his backstage desk. He discovers the tune comes from Rowlf the Dog, who quips, "What did you think it was,...