Disney+ has officially greenlit a one-off Muppet Show special, with special guest Sabrina Carpenter.
Sabrina Carpenter will be a special guest in the Muppets Pilot
Developed by Point Grey Pictures – the production company helmed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg – the project is titled Muppets Pilot and is being positioned as a launchpad for a potential series reboot, Deadline reports.
Disney+ officially confirmed the project on their social media accounts, posting to X: “It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get things started as The Muppet Show returns for a triumphant event on Disney+ in 2026 with special guest star @SabrinaCarpenter!
“This brand-new installment from The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures will feature Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and the gang as they return to the Muppet Theatre to put on a variety show filled with music, comedy, and plenty of chaos.”
Should the special strike the right chord with audiences, it could usher in a fresh chapter for Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of the beloved ensemble.
Carpenter, who also steps into an executive producer role, will join the iconic puppet cast in a mix of backstage shenanigans, sketch segments, and musical performances that pay homage to the original show.
Back in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Carpenter appeared virtually with Rogen to perform The Muppet Show Theme song for The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.
Production is set to take place in Los Angeles, boosted by a $1.6 million tax incentive from the California Film Commission. The special is a collaborative effort between 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey Pictures, with Albertina Rizzo penning the script and Alex Timbers directing.
Longtime Muppet performers – including Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel – are confirmed to reprise their roles.
Originally launched in 1976, The Muppet Show ran for five seasons and became a cultural touchstone thanks to its blend of celebrity cameos, musical acts, and offbeat humour.