Disney Axes Plans for New 'Muppets' Series Due To Ongoing "Difficulties"

The Muppet Show's Disney+ Future Gets Grim Update Despite Multiple Emmy Nominations

Since The Walt Disney Company purchased The Muppets back in 2004, the franchise has had quite an uneven existence. Almost every television series featuring them has only been able to deliver one season, with attempts made in 2006, 2015, 2020, and 2023. Only two movies have been made starring the beloved characters during that time […]

Disney Axes Plans for New 'Muppets' Series Due To Ongoing "Difficulties"

Months after a successful return for the Muppets, Disney has abandoned plans to bring them back for a full series. The February special revived the classic Muppet Show format, with Kermit (now voiced by Matt Vogel), Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and the gang putting on a show in the Muppet Theatre. Sabrina Carpenter served as the […]

Disney Has Ended 'The Muppets' Franchise

Disney has once again pulled back from the Muppets. The company spent much of 2026 rebuilding momentum around Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and the rest of the franchise, culminating in a successful television special that returned the characters to their classic variety show format. But despite strong viewing figures and four Emmy …

Disney Has No Current Plans For a Full Season of 'The Muppet Show'

Seven months ago, The Muppets returned to the Muppet Theatre and did what they do best — put on a show. Joined by Sabrina Carpenter, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and the rest of the...