Created by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, The Muppets were one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment. Becoming global icons thanks to classics like The Muppet Show and films like The Muppet Movie. But when Disney officially acquired the Muppets in 2004, fans hoped the characters would return to their former glory. Instead, the franchise struggled to find its footing at every turn. From the mishandled 2015 sitcom reboot to experiments like Muppets Now, Disney repeatedly tried to revive these iconic characters, but none of these projects managed to fully recapture the magic of the original era.