The Malcolm in the Middle revival has received a major filming update from the show’s leading star Frankie Muniz. Muniz played the titular middle child, heading up the Malcolm in the Middle cast, alongside Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston. The show covered the daily minutiae of the lives of a working-class family, and received widespread critical acclaim, being regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Malcolm in the Middle debuted on Fox in January 2000 and concluded in May 2006, following six seasons and 151 episodes.
In a post on his X account, Muniz provided an update on the show’s filming and revealed that the upcoming revival series will begin filming soon. He tweeted that he had just finished watching the first episode of Malcolm in the Middle and that he had 151 to catch up on before “we start filming again in a few days.“ He then stated that he was looking forward to getting back together with his old family. Check out Muniz’s Tweet and comments below:
What This Means For The Malcolm In The Middle Revival
The Show Could Air On Disney+ In 2026
If filming is set to begin shortly, there is a good chance that the show will be ready to air sometime in early 2026 at the latest, especially as there are only set to be four episodes. The Malcolm in the Middle revival series is set to pick up after the events of the original series instead of rebooting the show, and it has been confirmed that Muniz, Kaczmarek, and Cranston will return to reprise their roles. Initially planned as a two-hour movie, the series will instead have four 30-minute episodes that will air on Disney+.
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8 Burning Questions A Malcolm In The Middle Revival Needs To Answer
With rumors once again circulating about a possible Malcolm in the Middle revival, there are plenty of questions about the Wilkseron’s fate to answer.
The revival’s story will see Malcolm and his daughter attending his parents Hal and Lois’s (Cranston and Kaczmarek) 40th wedding anniversary party, but it is unclear whether any of the other core cast members might return for the revival. The filming window may be based around Muniz’s NASCAR obligations, with the actor now an avid stock car racer, but it is unknown how long the filming schedule might last. Because of this, the filming process could be pretty swift, with the revival airing sooner rather than later.
Our Verdict On The Malcolm In The Middle Revival Show
If It Is A Success, More Episodes Could Follow
The Malcolm in the Middle revival comes two decades after the beloved sitcom ended. Though it might not be the revival audiences have been clamoring for, it’s an interesting way to revisit the characters. Series creator Linwood Boomer clearly feels like he still has stories to tell, and if the show is successful, it could lead to further episodes. Plus, there are plenty of burning questions the revival could answer. In the meantime, Malcolm in the Middle viewers will no doubt be excited by Muniz’s update and can revisit the original while awaiting new episodes.
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Malcolm in the Middle
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2000 – 2005
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FOX