There is a "knowing enough wink" to make sure it's suitable for all ages, however, says Nicholson. In the US press, the Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg, external writes it's "not The Muppet Show at its best, but it's a return to what the Muppets do best". Meanwhile in the New York Times, James Poniewozik, external says "these are, in fact, your grandparents' Muppets, and your parents'. And John Nugent, from Empire,, external says previous reboots have veered into the realms of parody but this revival "goes back to basics". But if these reviews are anything to go by, we could be seeing more Muppets fun before too long.

Source: The Times February 04, 2026 19:20 UTC