The Muppets Movies: Release Order

1979 - 20148 Films12h 49m3.8 Average

The Muppets theatrical films span over three decades, with each movie functioning more as a performance or new adventure rather than following strict continuity. Created by Jim Henson, the franchise began with three films about the Muppets pursuing show business success: The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, and The Muppets Take Manhattan.

Following Henson's death in 1990, the franchise continued with two adaptations of classic stories before returning to contemporary settings with Muppets from Space. After a twelve-year theatrical absence, The Muppets (2011) successfully revived the franchise under Disney ownership (acquired in 2004), followed a few years later by Muppets Most Wanted.

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The Muppet Movie

19791h 35m4.2
FamilyComedyAdventureMusic
Director: James Frawley
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz

Kermit the Frog leaves his swamp to pursue stardom in Hollywood, meeting his future Muppet friends along the way while being pursued by a frog-leg restaurant owner.

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The Great Muppet Caper

19811h 37m4
FamilyComedyCrimeRomanceMystery
Director: Jim Henson
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Kermit and Fozzie travel to London as newspaper reporters to investigate a jewelry theft involving a wealthy fashion designer, while Kermit falls for Miss Piggy who becomes wrongfully suspected of the crime.

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The Muppets Take Manhattan

19841h 34m3.7
RomanceComedyFamily
Director: Frank Oz
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt

After graduating from college, Kermit the Frog and the Muppets head to New York City with dreams of taking their musical revue to Broadway. They soon discover that finding a producer willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig is harder than expected.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol

19921h 26m4.4
MusicComedyFamilyFantasyDrama
Director: Brian Henson
Cast: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz

The Muppets retell Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who learns the true meaning of Christmas through visits from three ghosts. This beloved adaptation combines Dickens' timeless story with the humor and heart of Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the entire Muppet gang.

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Muppet Treasure Island

19961h 39m3.8
FamilyComedyAdventure
Director: Brian Henson
Cast: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop, Dave Goelz

Young Jim Hawkins and his friends embark on a swashbuckling adventure to find pirate treasure, but discover that some of their crew members have their own sinister plans.

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Muppets from Space

19991h 28m3.3
FamilyComedyScience FictionAdventure
Director: Tim Hill
Cast: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson, Brian Henson

When Gonzo discovers he may be descended from aliens, his attempts to make contact result in his capture by a secret government agency, leading the Muppets on a rescue mission to save their friend.

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The Muppets poster

The Muppets

20111h 43m3.8
FamilyComedyMusic
Director: James Bobin
Cast: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Steve Whitmire

When the Muppets discover their beloved theater is facing demolition, they must reunite to put on a fundraising show to save their home. With help from a sympathetic human and his puppet brother, Kermit and the gang attempt to raise the money they desperately need.

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Muppets Most Wanted

20141h 47m3.5
ComedyAdventureCrimeFamily
Director: James Bobin
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped up in a European jewel-heist caper involving a Kermit look-alike and his criminal accomplice.