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Malcolm in the Middle Revival Lifes Still Unfair on Disney in 2026

Published 24 October 2025

Frankie Muniz posted a behind-the-scenes photo reuniting with his on-screen brothers Justin Berfield and Christopher Masterson as production wraps on a four-episode Malcolm in the Middle revival slated to arrive on Disney in 2026. Muniz shared the image on X and wrote that he had been asked not to post it, then referenced the original theme song, adding that he was "just too excited for yall to see the new episodes" and that he missed his television brothers.

The limited series, titled Malcolm in the Middle Lifes Still Unfair, brings back Muniz in the title role and reunites Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek as Hal and Lois. Berfield and Masterson will reprise their roles as Malcolm's older brothers, Francis and Reese. Production sources say principal photography wrapped in May and that Linwood Boomer, the series creator, returned as writer and executive producer. Cranston is also serving as an executive producer alongside a producing team from the original run and new partners.

Several original supporting cast members are returning, including Craig Lamar Traylor as Stevie Kenarban, Gary Anthony Williams as Abe Kenarban, Emy Coligado as Piama, and David Anthony Higgins as Craig...

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