Muppets in Limbo: No New Season After Surprise Hit

The Muppet Show special on ABC and Disney+ was a surprise hit, winning multiple Emmys. Despite its success, there has been no announcement for a new season.

A recent report claimed that the reason is not financial but rather creative differences between the parties involved: Disney+, 20th Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey Pictures, run by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldstein.

The alleged issue is that they cannot agree on a premise for an ongoing series. This has left many fans confused, as the special was designed to test the waters for a potential show based on its own concept.

The Muppet Show's failure in the past might have contributed to this hesitation. However, some argue that Disney can use The Muppet Show as a platform to promote other projects and attract big-name stars.