Reviews for The Muppet Show revival special have surfaced following its Disney+ debut. They are overwhelmingly positive, praising each element of the special, from the cast and crew’s performances to the strong contributions to the comedy franchise’s legacy. Thanks to the reviews, the special has garnered a very high score on the review aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes. The special premiered on February 4, 2026, coinciding with The Muppet Show’s 50th anniversary.
What critics are saying about The Muppet Show revival special
The Muppet Show revival special has fared well with critics. Reviews praise its respectful contributions to The Muppet Show’s enduring legacy and Sabrina Carpenter’s guest appearance, with reviewers noting that the two-time Grammy-winner fits right in with the Muppets’ world.
IGN Movies‘ Tara Bennett praised Seth Rogen and director Alex Timbers’ handling of the special. She also commended the writers’ work in respecting the past through the special while also making it “feel fresh and genuinely funny.” Her verdict on the show reads, “The Muppet Show deserves two flippers up and a Kermit flail for bringing the Muppet gang back to the format that showcases their comedy, creativity, and heart in the very best way.”
Meanwhile, Christian Zilko of IndieWire said the special “faithfully reassembles the format that made the Muppets household names in the 1970s.” He also noted that Rogen and his team respected the past while developing the revival, stressing that they “[provided] a nostalgic foundation that should give them as much runway as they want for future experimentation.” He also showered praise on Sabrina Carpenter’s guest appearance, calling her “a delightful first host.”
The Hollywood Reporter‘s Daniel Fienberg wrote, “This is not The Muppet Show at its best, but it’s a return to what the Muppets do best.”
Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com wrote that the special felt like the original show. He noted that the special held a “nostalgic charm,” with the power to remind viewers why they were enamored with Kermit the Frog and his friends in the first place.
The Muppet Show revival special gets perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
The Muppet Show revival special has received a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Apart from Sabrina Carpenter, the revival special features Seth Rogen and Maya Rudolph as guest stars. In addition, Carpenter and Rogen serve as executive producers alongside Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Alex McAtee, David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter, Michael Steinbach, Albertina Rizzo, Matt Vogel, and Eric Jacobson.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
