Disney+ is the place for Muppet shows, films and specials, including a new 50th anniversary special that reunites Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppets ensemble. With them are guest stars Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen. It debuts 4 February 2026.
Jim Henson is the creative visionary who developed The Muppets for Sesame Street, and the worldwide success of The Muppet Show. The documentary film Jim Henson Idea Man, directed by Ron Howard, is also on Disney+. It takes viewers into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond.
Scroll down to see official trailers for the two specials. They are below these clips of some Muppet song successes on the Australian charts:
RUBBER DUCKIE
Rubber Duckie, by Jim Henson as Ernie, entered the Australian singles chart* on 5 October 1970 and peaked at #10. The song was #75 on the Top 100 of 1970.
RAINBOW CONNECTION
Rainbow Connection by Kermit (Jim Henson) entered the Australian singles chart* on 10 December 1979 and peaked at #14. The song was #90 on the Top 100 of 1980.
MAHNA MAHNA
Mahna Mahna by The Muppets entered the Australian singles chart* on 22 August 1977 and peaked at #26.
IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN
THE MUPPET SHOW THEME
Queen’s BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY by The Muppets
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For a full The Muppets discography see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppets_discography
*Kent Music Report / Australian Chart Book. See About.
Official Disney+ trailer for The Muppet Show 50th anniversary special event (2026)
Official Disney+ trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)
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