Disney Unveils Teaser for New Muppet Show Special

Disney and ABC have unveiled a teaser trailer for a new Muppet special titled The Muppet Show, marking the return of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the iconic ensemble to the original Muppet Theatre stage. The variety event, featuring pop star Sabrina Carpenter as a special guest, is set to premiere on February 4, 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the original series that debuted in 1976.

The teaser highlights the Muppets' signature blend of music, comedy, and backstage antics, with Carpenter interacting closely with Miss Piggy. In one scene, Carpenter compliments the character, saying, "You are an icon," to which Miss Piggy responds with mock humility, "You're too sweet, go on." The pair then appear in matching outfits, underscoring the lighthearted camaraderie. Executive producer Seth Rogen also makes a cameo, telling Fozzie Bear, "It's always been a dream of mine to be here." Fozzie replies skeptically, "Ooh, got any other dreams?" Kermit, voiced by Matt Vogel, provides narration that nods to the special's stakes: "It's the return of The Muppet Show, back on the very stage where it all started, and then ended, and is maybe starting again, depending on how the...