D23 Confirms Early Screening of New ‘Muppet Show’ Special for Gold Members. Disney has officially confirmed that D23 Gold Members will receive exclusive early access to the highly anticipated revival special, The Muppet Show. The virtual advance screening is set for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, one day before the special’s global premiere on Disney+ and ABC.
How to Watch the Advance Screening
The event, titled D23 Gold Theater Presents: The Muppet Show, will air at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. This is a complimentary virtual event exclusive to D23 Gold Members.
- Platform: Accessible via the D23 Gold Theater portal.
- Features: The screening will include a live chat, allowing fans to discuss the Muppet mayhem in real-time.
- Availability: The event is “one-night-only” and will not be available for on-demand replay following the broadcast.
About ‘The Muppet Show’ (2026)
This new special event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original 1976 series created by Jim Henson. Returning to the iconic Muppet Theatre, the special stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the entire ensemble alongside featured guest star Sabrina Carpenter.
The production boasts a powerhouse creative team, including:
- Director: Alex Timbers (Beetlejuice, Moulin Rouge! The Musical).
- Executive Producers: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Point Grey Pictures), alongside veterans from The Muppets Studio.
- Performers: Longtime Muppet legends Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, and Matt Vogel.
The special also features appearances by Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen. While currently billed as a one-off event, industry insiders suggest it could serve as a “backdoor pilot” for a full series revival on Disney+.
From Rumor to Reality
The confirmation follows a whirlwind 24 hours for Muppet fans. On January 28, a “staging site” on D23.com was briefly visible to the public, showing a countdown timer for a Muppet-themed event. Though the page was quickly pulled down, fueling speculation of a leak, D23 made the news official today, January 29.
For those who aren’t D23 Gold Members, The Muppet Show special officially premieres on February 4, 2026, streaming at 12:00 AM PT on Disney+ and airing at 9:00 PM ET/PT on ABC.to check your email tomorrow morning. If this is happening, that’s where the link will show up. We’ll keep an eye on Disney’s official channels to see if they confirm it.
D23 Confirms Early Screening of New ‘Muppet Show’ Special for Gold Members
New Trailer and How to Watch The Muppet Show 2026 Special on Disney+ and ABC. Disney+ just released the official trailer for The Muppet Show, a new 2026 special event starring Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen. Fans can watch the premiere on Disney Plus and ABC this February, featuring a modern take on the classic variety show format created by Jim Henson. This 50th-anniversary celebration brings Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy back to the original Muppet Theatre for a night of music and comedy.
You can catch the special on February 4. It’s airing in two places: Disney+ – Starts streaming at 12:00 a.m. PST / 3:00 a.m. EST. ABC – Airs on network TV at 9:00 p.m. EST/PST.
The guest list is pretty solid for this one. Sabrina Carpenter is the main headliner, but they just confirmed Maya Rudolph is joining too. Seth Rogen is also guest-starring and helping run things behind the scenes as an executive producer.
