Once again, it looks likeThe Muppetshaven’t found success onDisney+, asVarietyreports thatMuppets Mayhemhas been canceled after one season. The latest attempt at reviving the franchise on the streaming platform won’t come back for more episodes, with the band known as Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem not being able to say goodbye to their fans. The first season contained ten episodes, which will remain available for streaming on the platform. No other projects related to the property are currently in development at the studio, with the future ofThe Muppetsuncertain.
Previous attempts at making a hit show withThe Muppetson Disney+ includedMuppets Now!, a short-form series released during the summer of 2020, followed byMuppets Haunted Mansion, with the beloved characters entering the setting of Disneyland’s classic attraction. Despite trying multiple times to attract new audiences to the adventures of the wholesome puppets, Disney was never able to put out a hit for the franchise when it comes to their streaming platform. And after trying several times to find a project that could spark interest, it remains to be seen if the studio will give the characters another chance, or if they will wait to wait indefinitely.
The last timeThe Muppetswas a successful property for Disney was when the 2011 musical tale starringJason SegelandAmy Adamspremiered in theaters, taking $165 million at the global box office against a fairly moderated budget. After the positive reception the film faced upon release, a sequel entered development, andMuppets Most Wantedwas released three years after the previous installment. The sequel wasn’t as well received as its predecessor, sending the characters to the series of television endeavors they’ve been involved in over the past decade.
The Legacy and Future ofThe Muppets
There was a time whenThe Muppet Showwas a golden standard for children’s television, with several celebrities joining the fun of what was constructed as a late night show for the youngest members of the audience. But in recent years, the friendly characters haven’t been able to connect with audiences, even when a reboot of their series in the style ofThe Officepremiered onABC. Hopefully, the Muppets will be able to find a new occasion to play the music and light the lights at some point in the future. In the meantime, Disney+ will continue to offer content related to the franchise.
