The Muppets just can’t seem to catch a break. According to multiple outlets, a pilot for The Muppet Show is reportedly in the works at FOX. The kicker? Seth Rogen is said to be attached as producer of The Muppet Show, alongside his Point Grey Pictures partner Evan Goldberg.
Kermit the Frog in The Muppets (2011) – YouTube, Muppet Songs
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On paper, it sounds like another attempt to revive Jim Henson’s most iconic creation. In reality, fans have every reason to be wary—because Rogen’s track record with classic franchises isn’t exactly confidence-inspiring.
What’s Being Reported on the Seth Rogen Muppet Show
The rumor stems from an industry form dated September 1, 2025, which listed a Muppet Show pilot in development with Seth Rogen and Goldberg producing. The pilot is said to be shooting in Los Angeles this month, with Alex Timbers (known for Moulin Rouge! The Musical) attached to direct. Other names tied to the project include Michael Steinbach, The Muppets Studio, The Jim Henson Company, and 20th Television.
Kermit the Frog plays the Banjo – YouTube, The Muppets
What’s unusual is the platform: FOX. Disney owns the Muppets and typically keeps them in-house for Disney+ or ABC. If true, this would mark a curious departure—and a puzzling one, considering Disney has struggled to make its own Muppet content stick.
For now, Disney hasn’t confirmed anything. Neither has Rogen. But the rumor has been picked up across multiple outlets, from ToughPigs to MickeyBlog, all noting that nothing is official yet.
Seth Rogen’s Checkered History With Classic IP
If this Seth Rogen Muppet Show news feels like déjà vu, that’s because it is.
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Rogen has a knack for getting attached to beloved franchises—and leaving behind mixed results at best, outright disasters at worst.
- Green Hornet (2011): Billed as a slick, action-comedy reboot, the film turned into a box office disappointment with muddled tone and forgettable performances. Fans of the classic pulp hero are still waiting for a serious adaptation.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023): Marketed as a bold new vision of the Turtles, it leaned heavily into Rogen’s brand of awkward, juvenile humor. While praised by some critics, the movie underperformed financially and left longtime TMNT fans cold. Merchandise sales also failed to spark a resurgence for the franchise.
Then you have originals like Neighbors and Sausage Party. These are typical Rogen projects featuring his signature frat-comedy style. They often thrive on stoner gags and crude humor—hardly a natural fit for the Muppets, who balance wit, charm, and family-friendly chaos.
So, when fans hear “Seth Rogen is producing The Muppet Show,” it doesn’t inspire universal trust—for many, it inspires dread.
The Muppets’ Rocky Reboot History
Of course, Disney hasn’t exactly handled the Muppets with care either.
WWE Superstar Hornswoggle in a backstage segment with Miss Piggy of The Muppets – YouTube, WWE
In the last decade, we’ve seen:
- The Muppets (ABC, 2015–2016) – Canceled after one season.
- Muppets Now (Disney+, 2020) – A short-lived sketch series that failed to make any waves.
- Muppets Mayhem (Disney+, 2023) – A spinoff focused on Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, canceled after one season despite decent reviews.
Every attempt to modernize the Muppets has fizzled. They’re characters rooted in timeless vaudeville humor and puppetry charm—elements studios keep trying to “update” instead of embracing.
Handing the brand to Seth Rogen feels like doubling down on the same mistake: forcing modern irony onto characters that thrive on sincerity.
Why Fans Are Nervous
Fans are nervous about Seth Rogen helming The Muppet Show for a few valid reasons:
- Tone Clash: The Muppets are chaotic but warm; Rogen is chaotic but crude. The overlap is minimal.
- Track Record: Rogen has already proven he doesn’t know how to shepherd classic franchises back to glory.
- FOX Connection: Why would Disney shop the Muppets out to FOX instead of trying again in-house? The move suggests a lack of confidence—or desperation.
Concept art for the Muppet Rockin’ Roller Coaster Pre-Show – Disney Parks
If true, this rumor looks like yet another corporate experiment that could further dilute a brand already in need of stability.
Final Word—for Now
As of September 4, 2025, this remains firmly in the rumor category. No official statements have been made, and production details could change or collapse entirely. But fans of the Muppets are right to brace themselves.
Kermit the Frog sings Pictures in My Head in The Muppets (2011) – YouTube, Muppet Songs
After years of failed revivals, the idea of Seth Rogen steering Jim Henson’s legacy feels like handing the keys of a vintage Rolls Royce to a demolition derby driver. The Muppets deserve better.
We’ll update this story if Disney or FOX make an official announcement—but for now, skepticism feels like the only sane response.
How do you feel about the idea of Seth Rogen producing The Muppet Show? Sound off in the comments and let us know!
Brilliant lead photo. He looks like the offspring of drunken tryst with a muppet.
We already know everyone will have persona of a Pot Head if he makes it………..
Always thought he was a Muppet tbh
God, please no. This guy has no respect or reverence for anything he can’t smoke.