LOS ANGELES — The Muppets will return to the Muppet Theatre for a new variety show in a Disney+ special set to air in 2026, marking the beloved franchise's 50th anniversary.

Seth Rogen plans to revive the iconic puppet troupe with pop star Sabrina Carpenter guest starring and serving as an executive producer on the special.

The one-off event could reportedly serve as a backdoor pilot that would help launch a new iteration of the iconic series, according to sources familiar with the project.

Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will perform the majority of the Muppet characters in the special. Goelz, who has worked with the Muppets for more than five decades, was part of the original "The Muppet Show" cast and crea

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