The Muppet Theatre is lighting up once again as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the beloved Muppets return for a special anniversary event. Disney+ and ABC have released the trailer for a new revival of The Muppet Show, celebrating the franchise’s 50th anniversary.

Premiering on February 4, the special will feature guest appearances by Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, who also serves as executive producer. Announced in September 2025, the event brings the Muppets back to their original theatre for a night filled with music, comedy, and signature Muppet mayhem, with Carpenter joining as the evening’s special guest.

The special will be available to stream on Disney+ starting at 12 a.m. PST/3 a.m. EST, and will air on ABC at 9 p.m. EST/PST. A new rendition of “The Muppet Show Theme (2026),” performed by the Muppets and produced by Grammy and Emmy winner Bill Sherman, will also be released on February 4.

Longtime Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel will bring the iconic characters to life. Dave Goelz, who has been with the Muppets for over five decades, was part of the original series and created characters such as Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.

Created by Jim Henson, the original The Muppet Show aired from 1976 to 1981, reaching audiences in over 100 countries. The series featured a wide range of guest stars, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli, and Paul Simon. During its run, the show received numerous accolades, including Emmy, Grammy, Peabody, and BAFTA awards. In 1978, Time magazine described it as “the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth.”

The anniversary special is directed and executive produced by Alex Timbers, with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee producing for Point Grey Pictures. Executive producers for The Muppets Studio include David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter, and Michael Steinbach. Sabrina Carpenter, Albertina Rizzo, Matt Vogel, and Eric Jacobson also serve as executive producers. The production is a collaboration between 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey.

All five seasons of The Muppet Show are currently available to stream on Disney+.

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