- Primary Subject:The Muppet Show revival series
- Key Update:The Muppet Show revival series is currently stuck in development limbo at Disney+.
- Status:Confirmed
- Last Verified:September 11, 2026
- Quick Answer:A full series order is currently unlikely as Disney+, Point Grey, and The Muppets Studio struggle to agree on a creative direction for the project.
A new update shared a concerning development regarding the potential series order for the modern revival of The Muppet Show.
Earlier this year, Disney+ aired a one-off revival special of the iconic series to celebrate the franchise’s 50th anniversary. Hosted by Sabrina Carpenter, the half-hour-long special revived the original show’s concept, which featured sketches and musical numbers with the beloved characters led by Kermit the Frog.
It was also intended as a backdoor pilot that could potentially lead to a full-time series on Disney+. However, despite the acclaim, it looks like that is still unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Is The Muppet Show Revival Series on Disney+ Still Happening?
Credit: Disney+
A recent report from Deadline shared a new update on the development of the potential revival series of The Muppet Show months after the special aired.
This comes after the special won four Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), and received universal acclaim from critics and audiences when it aired earlier this year.
As it turns out, despite the critical and audience acclaim and the accolades it received, the potential revival of The Muppet Show is still in limbo to this day.
The report suggested there have been creative challenges that kept the project from officially moving forward, even after the awards and massive fan support it has received.
Disney+, The Muppet Studio, and Seth Rogen’s Point Grey production company have difficulty cracking the premise for the revival series that all of them are willing to be on board for.
There are also no active conversations at the moment surrounding the project’s future, but the momentum from the Emmy wins might lead to resuming discussions.
For now, fans should wait for news and updates regarding what’s next for The Muppet Show (or if there is even anything to look forward to).
What Is The Muppet Show Revival About?
In The Muppet Show, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back for the half-hour special. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter.
Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel played the majority of the iconic Muppet characters, supported by a talented team of additional performers.
Aside from Carpenter, Seth Rogen (who is one of the executive producers) and Maya Rudolph also made guest appearances in the special.
It is currently available to stream on Disney+.
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