When the velvet curtain of the original Muppet Theatre rises in the mind’s eye, you can almost hear the tinkling intro music, the buzz of backstage chaos, and the heroic banjo of The Electric Mayhem. Because, for five decades, The Muppet Show has been an emotional time capsule where Kermit’s earnest hope flickers against Miss Piggy’s glamorous vanity and Gonzo’s gloriously unhinged imagination. 

In 2026, as the franchise marks its astonishing 50th anniversary, that familiar blend of puppetry, music, and manic charm returns with a new chapter starring breakout pop icon Sabrina Carpenter, breathing fresh life into the legacy.

The revival arrives as Season 6, featuring a refreshed ensemble and a brand-new lineup of guest stars while honoring the bones of the original format. 

Sabrina Carpenter’s The Muppet Show has already earned a rare 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, fueling buzz for a crowd-pleasing revival ahead of its premiere. Guest starring Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, the special event premieres February 4 on Disney+ and ABC, at 12 a.m. PST (3 a.m. EST) before airing later that evening on ABC at 9 p.m. local time. 

Rather than staging a greatest-hits rerun, the special leans into the uneasy magic that always powered The Muppet Show. Kermit trying to hold order while everything around him quietly unravels, Miss Piggy negotiating stardom as both performance and armor, and Gonzo chasing ideas that only make sense once they’re already airborne. 

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Speculation is already swirling about what’s ahead. Will Miss Piggy reclaim her diva throne in a post-social-media world? Will Gonzo push performance art even further than the Great Chicken Cannonball? Early reviews suggest the perfect score stems from tonal clarity

In a media and social landscape starved for uncomplicated joy, this revival leans into warmth without losing its bite. The revival is built by a team that understands how carefully the Muppets have to be handled. The special is produced by 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey Pictures, with Alex Timbers directing and serving as an executive producer. Seth Rogen executive produces alongside Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee.

Music remains a core part of the show. A newly recorded 'The Muppet Show Theme (2026)' anchors the special, produced by Bill Sherman, a longtime collaborator with the franchise and a recipient of both Grammy and Emmy Awards. Long-time performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel return to operate the characters.

As the franchise approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, the goal of the series remains simple: entertain without pretense.

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