Malcolm in the Middle Revival Celebrates 25 Years

Bryan Cranston is returning as Hal in a four-episode Malcolm in the Middle revival for Disney+, created to commemorate the sitcom’s 25th anniversary. The miniseries follows adult Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz, as he is drawn back into family drama during his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. Original cast members Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield return, while Caleb Ellsworth-Clark replaces Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey, who left acting. New characters include Malcolm’s daughter Leah (Keeley Karsten) and girlfriend Tristan (Kiana Madeira). The series is produced by 20th Television and New Regency, with filming completed in May 2024. An official release date has not been announced.