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The Muppets return to the small screen once more as Jim Henson<\/a>\u2018s beloved creations make a comeback in a reboot produced by Emmy winner Seth Rogen<\/a>.<\/p>\n Disney+ has ordered a TV special featuring special guest star and Coachella headliner Sabrina Carpenter<\/a>, set to premiere in 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the classic original series. Rogen and Evan Goldberg<\/a>\u2018s Point Grey Pictures will produce the project. If successful, the hope is that the special will serve as a backdoor pilot for a possible new Muppet<\/em> series.<\/p>\n The special is written by Albertina Rizzo (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon<\/a><\/em>) and directed by Alex Timbers (John Mulaney: Baby J<\/a><\/em>).<\/p>\n In recent years, The Muppets have made several attempts to capture a new audience, with mixed results. In 2015, The Muppets<\/em> series premiered, adopting a similar mockumentary style to shows like The Office<\/em> and Parks and Recreation<\/a>.<\/em> The series followed Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang behind the scenes of a late-night talk show, blending workplace humor with their signature chaotic charm. Despite a strong start and critical interest, the show struggled to find its footing with viewers and was canceled after a season.<\/p>\n In the streaming era, Disney has continued to experiment with the brand. Muppets Now<\/a><\/em> debuted on Disney+ in 2020 as a short-form, semi-improvised variety show. In 2023, The Muppets Mayhem<\/a><\/em> focused on Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem band as they attempted to finish their first-ever album.<\/p>\n The franchise has fared better in theaters, as 2011\u2019s The Muppets<\/em>, written by and starring Jason Segel<\/a>, revitalized the brand with critical acclaim and an Academy Award-winning song (\u201cMan or Muppet\u201d). Its 2014 sequel, Muppets Most Wanted<\/a><\/em>, earned a more modest reception but kept the characters in the public eye. In 2021, Disney+ debuted Muppets Haunted Mansion<\/em> as a holiday special that was well-received by fans and critics.<\/p>\n