Disney+ has unveiled the official trailer for a special event of "The Muppet Show," set to premiere on February 4, 2026, coinciding with the show's 50th anniversary. The special will feature Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppets ensemble returning to the original Muppet Theatre, with pop star Sabrina Carpenter as the special guest. (press.disneyplus.com)
The trailer showcases the classic chaos fans expect from The Muppets, with the gang causing their usual mayhem backstage and onstage. The special is executive produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Sabrina Carpenter. (abc7.com)
The special will be co-produced by 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey Pictures. Directed by Alex Timbers, the special will feature special guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen, both of whom are also credited as executive producers alongside Evan Goldberg, Vogel, Jacobson, David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter, Michael Steinbach, Albertina Rizzo, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee. (press.disneyplus.com)
The original "The Muppet Show," created by Jim Henson, ran from 1976 through 1981 and aired in over 100 countries, featuring notable guest stars, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon, and many others. During its run, the series earned Emmy, GRAMMY, Peabody, BAFTA, and numerous other awards. In a 1978 story, Time magazine called it "the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth." (press.disneyplus.com)
The special will be available to stream on Disney+ and will also air on ABC. (press.disneyplus.com)
For a sneak peek, you can watch the official teaser trailer below: