Overview
- The revival, which premiered Friday on Disney+ and on Hulu in the U.S., brings the cult sitcom back in a compact four-episode run.
- Most original stars return, including Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield.
- Dewey is now played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark after original actor Erik Per Sullivan declined to return, a decision co-star Jane Kaczmarek has discussed publicly.
- The story jumps forward to Malcolm as an adult and single father, with the family reuniting around Lois and Hal’s 40th wedding anniversary.
- New faces include Malcolm’s daughter Leah, partner Tristan, and a younger sibling named Kelly, reflecting an update in family dynamics as Disney+ leans into short-form revivals.