A new trailer was released today for the highly anticipated remount of The Muppet Show. This special event will be available on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026. This show hearkens back to the original The Muppet Show, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Along with the new trailer, it was announced that Maya Rudolph will be appearing as a guest star, alongside special guest star Sabrina Carpenter and executive producer/guest star Seth Rogen. The show promises to be full of music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos as the Muppet return to the stage of the Muppet Theatre. Add in special guest star Sabrina Carpenter, and this looks to be a show that won’t ever be forgotten!
The Muppet Show Official Trailer
It’s “The Muppet Show”! Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. 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!
From 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures, the special event is directed by Alex Timbers, who also serves as executive producer. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee are executive producers for Point Grey Pictures; David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach are executive producers for The Muppets Studio; Sabrina Carpenter, Albertina Rizzo, Matt Vogel and Eric Jacobson are executive producers.
“The Muppet Show Theme (2026)” single will be available Feb. 4 and is performed by The Muppets and produced by GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winner Bill Sherman.
Along with the new trailer being released, a new poster and photos from the show were also shared. Check them out here:
The original The Muppet Show series was created by Jim Henson. It ran from 1976 through 1981 and ultimately ended up airing in over 100 countries. It had many fantastic guest stars through the years, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon, to name a few. It also earned Emmy, GRAMMY, Peabody, BAFTA, and many other awards. In 1978, Time magazine called it “the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth.” In 2026, the show is celebrating its 50th anniversary. All five seasons of The Muppet Show can be watched on Disney+. The Muppet Show special event will arrive on February 4th on Disney+ (12:00 a.m. PST / 3:00 a.m. EST) and ABC (9:00 p.m. EST/PST).
As can be seen by the trailer, poster, and photos, it appears that The Muppets are heading back to their roots, and this could mark a return to form. What do you think of what you are seeing of The Muppet Show? Are you excited for its arrival? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
