Overview
- The first teaser debuted during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, showing Sabrina Carpenter pep-talking Miss Piggy and Seth Rogen bantering with Fozzie Bear.
- The special airs on ABC and streams on Disney+ on Wednesday, Feb. 4, aligning with the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
- Kermit’s narration nods to a possible series revival, reinforcing reporting that the special is designed as a backdoor pilot.
- Alex Timbers directs and executive produces, joined by Point Grey’s Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee, with Muppets Studio executives also attached.
- Legacy performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel return to the original Muppet Theatre setting.