The Muppets Show Exclusive Trailer Aired During ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’. Disney and ABC have officially aired the first real preview of the special event “The Muppet Show”, which will premiere Feb. 4 on Disney+ and ABC, and it was released during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Before the airing, ABC, Disney, and The Muppets teased with the tagline “New year, same diva,” promising a fresh look at the special event before its official premiere on February 4.
It’s The Muppet Show! Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter! Premiering on Disney+ and ABC – February 4.
ABC & The Muppets have announced “New year, same diva. Get a look at the Disney+ & ABC special event, The Muppet Show, tomorrow night during #RockinEve on ABC.”
Updated 12/31/2025 10:00 PM EST: It has officially aired, and fans of The Muppets and The Muppet Show are going to be very happy to know it is just as we all remember it, including the intro of the stage with all the characters inside the archways! Ms. Piggy, Kermit, Fozzy, Bauregard, Uncle Deadly, and of course Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem are all shown!
Updated 01/02/2026 – We are waiting for the official YouTube or Instagram post with the video, but for now, check out this version from the ABC airing tonight. Disney+ has officially released the trailer this morning. It is available across all Disney+ channels now. Here is the link to YouTube!
Disney+ Instagram: Back to where it all began! 🌟 The Muppet Show with guest star Sabrina Carpenter premieres February 4. Don’t miss this special event on Disney+ and ABC.
The first-look teaser trailer was released back on December 17th, offering a glimpse into the controlled chaos returning to the iconic Muppet Theatre. Watch below. The upcoming special marks the revival of the variety format that made the franchise a household must-watch. Joining Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang is pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter, who will serve as the evening’s special guest.
The return comes just ahead of the franchise’s 50th anniversary in 2026. Created by Jim Henson in 1976, The Muppet Show became what Time magazine once called “the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth,” earning Emmy, GRAMMY, and Peabody awards during its original five-season run.
Fans of the classic era will be pleased to note the involvement of Dave Goelz, a legendary performer who has been with the Muppets for over 50 years. Goelz, who originated Gonzo and Dr Bunsen Honeydew, joins a veteran cast of performers including Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel.
The special event debuts February 4 on both the ABC broadcast network and the Disney+ streaming platform. For those looking to catch up before the premiere, all five original seasons of The Muppet Show are currently available to stream on Disney+.
