Muppet Master
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In my opinion, The Muppets haven't been doing very well since the ABC series was canceled. 2011-2016 felt like a mini-renaissance for Muppet fans. We got two theatrical releases and a primetime series. Unfortunately, Muppets Most Wanted was a box office disappointment, and the ABC series rapidly declined in the ratings after a strong start.
It's possible that The Muppets could make a comeback, but it just feels very unlikely. A theatrical release is probably not going to happen again, at least with Disney in control. Post-COVID, studios don't want to take the risk of releasing a movie in theaters unless it is from a massive franchise that is proven to bring in cash. The Muppets may be a big name, but they have never even gotten a film past the $100 million mark domestically. That means they're stuck on streaming, the modern-day equivalence of the bargain bin/direct-to-DVD format.
Will the Muppets ever go away? I highly doubt it. They will always be around in the form of commercials, shorts, and the occasional Disney+ special. But I just don't see them having a full-length TV series or theatrical release in the future. I really want to say Disney is at fault here. They have so many high-profile properties that Muppets are just a tiny blip for them. If the Muppets were owned by a smaller company, perhaps they would be more of a priority.
It's possible that The Muppets could make a comeback, but it just feels very unlikely. A theatrical release is probably not going to happen again, at least with Disney in control. Post-COVID, studios don't want to take the risk of releasing a movie in theaters unless it is from a massive franchise that is proven to bring in cash. The Muppets may be a big name, but they have never even gotten a film past the $100 million mark domestically. That means they're stuck on streaming, the modern-day equivalence of the bargain bin/direct-to-DVD format.
Will the Muppets ever go away? I highly doubt it. They will always be around in the form of commercials, shorts, and the occasional Disney+ special. But I just don't see them having a full-length TV series or theatrical release in the future. I really want to say Disney is at fault here. They have so many high-profile properties that Muppets are just a tiny blip for them. If the Muppets were owned by a smaller company, perhaps they would be more of a priority.