How to watch 'The Muppet Show' revival special online from anywhere

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A new "The Muppet Show" special is landing this week, and it is being positioned as a proper event rather than a quiet catalogue drop. The 50th anniversary variety hour takes you back to the original Muppet Theatre for the familiar mix of musical performances, sketch comedy, and the backstage chaos that Kermit never quite manages to contain.

Here’s how to watch "The Muppet Show" online in the U.S. and worldwide, plus how to stream securely when you travel.

'The Muppet Show' revival special release date

The new "The Muppet Show" 50th anniversary special starring Sabrina Carpenter premieres on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
• U.S. — Watch on Disney+ and ABC
• International — Disney+
• Watch anywhere — try a NordVPN to access your apps while traveling

Sabrina Carpenter is the headline guest star, and she is also credited as an executive producer. Seth Rogen is on board too, as both a guest star and an executive producer, with the project coming via his Point Grey Pictures banner with Evan Goldberg. Tony winner Alex Timbers is directing, which should suit the show’s theatrical energy.

The anniversary special is understood to lean hard on nostalgia as ever while still making room for modern pop culture. Of course as ever it will also be rife with self-aware humor.

Here's how you can stream "The Muppet Show" starring Sabrina Carpenter from anywhere in the world.

Watch 'The Muppet Show' revival special in the U.S.

Watch 'The Muppet Show' revival special from anywhere

Travelling and blocked from your usual apps? A VPN, or virtual private network, lets your device appear to be back in your home country, so you can use your existing subscriptions while abroad.

We have tested many services, and NordVPN is our top pick thanks to its speed, reliability, and broad device support. You can also try it risk-free for 30 days thanks to its money-back guarantee.

Watch 'The Muppet Show' revival special in the U.K.

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In the U.K., the special streams on Disney+ will be available on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

If you want to catch up first, the classic five-season run is also available on Disney+ in the U.K.

Prices start at £4.99/month for the U.K. version of Disney+.

Watch 'The Muppet Show' revival special in Canada

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In Canada, the special will be available on Disney+ on 4 February 2026 with prices starting at CA$8.99/month.

You can also stream the original five seasons on Disney+ in Canada if you want the full context for the revival’s return to the Muppet Theatre setup.

Watch 'The Muppet Show' revival special in Australia

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In Australia, the special will stream on Disney+ from 4 February 2026. Prices start at AU$15.99 in Australia.

As with other regions, the classic series is also available on Disney+ if you want to revisit the original variety hour format ahead of the anniversary event.

'The Muppet Show' revival special trailer

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The Muppet Show revival special cast

Sabrina Carpenter as the featured guest star, and as an executive producer
Seth Rogen as a guest star and executive producer, via Point Grey Pictures, with Evan Goldberg
Matt Vogel as Kermit the Frog
Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear
Dave Goelz as Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
Bill Barretta as Rowlf the Dog and Pepe the King Prawn
David Rudman as Scooter

The Muppet Show revival special FAQs

Is the Sabrina Carpenter Muppet Show revival a full new series? Right now, it is a one-off 50th anniversary special, but it is being treated as a backdoor pilot for a potential full series revival.

Can I stream the original The Muppet Show before the special? Yes. The classic five-season run is available to stream on Disney+.

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