Overview
- Disney+ began streaming the standalone 30‑minute episode on February 4 to mark the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
- The special reunites Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and other favorites with guest Sabrina Carpenter, with brief appearances by Seth Rogen and Maya Rudolph.
- Coverage describes a faithful revival of the original theater-and-backstage structure rather than a new concept.
- Seth Rogen, working with creative partner Evan Goldberg, is credited in reports with spearheading the comeback under Disney.
- Positioned as a nostalgic event after uneven revival attempts since Disney’s 2004 acquisition, the release is being used to gauge whether more installments will follow.