Disney+ Plans 'Malcolm in the Middle' Revival Featuring Original Cast

The beloved sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" is set for a revival on Disney+ in 2026, consisting of four new episodes that reunite most of the original cast including Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Christopher Masterson, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek. Frankie Muniz shared a behind-the-scenes photo with his on-screen brothers, expressing excitement about the new episodes and nostalgia for the family dynamic. The revival, titled "Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair," will explore new family chaos centered around Hal and Lois's 40th anniversary, with Muniz's character Malcolm now having a daughter. Notably absent from the reunion is Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey; the role will be recast with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark as Sullivan has retired from acting to focus on his studies. Bryan Cranston revealed that Sullivan declined to return, emphasizing his smart academic pursuits at Harvard. The original series was critically acclaimed, winning seven Primetime Emmy Awards and receiving 26 additional nominations, highlighting its lasting impact and fan anticipation for the revival.