Malcolm in the Middle fans are thrilled that the sitcom is returning with a spin-off show about Malcolm’s life as an adult, that will feature the original show’s original star, Frankie Muniz
The trailer for the new Malcolm in the Middle spin-off show opened with an iconic image from the show’s history(Image: hulu)
Fans of Malcolm in the Middle have a big reason to celebrate as the beloved sitcom is set to return after two decades off air. Hulu has released the first teaser for the four-episode revival series, officially titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, which is scheduled to premiere in 2026.
The brief trailer pays homage to a familiar scene in the Wilkerson household, as it shows someone, likely Hal Wilkerson, having his back hair shaved off with an electric razor. The show’s title is then formed with his discarded hair.
In pilot episode of the original series, Hal was seen having his body hair shaved off by his wife in the kitchen as three of his four sons watched wide-eyed.
The new series will feature most of the original cast(Image: hulu)
The new series picks up as Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz, is drawn back into his family’s orbit for the first time in years. According to the official synopsis, Malcolm has been shielding himself and his daughter from his chaotic family for over a decade, but finds himself pulled back into their world when he is obligated to attend Hal and Lois’s 40th wedding anniversary party.
Fans will also see the return of Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield, Christopher Masterson, and Emy Coligado. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will be taking over the role of Dewey and Anthony Timpano is set to be introduced as the family’s youngest child, Jamie.
Sadly, Erik Per Sullivan, who originally played Dewey, will not be returning to the series. While on the Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade podcast, Bryan explained that he reached out to Erik about the revival, but the actor has since pursued a different career path and is currently completing a master’s degree at Harvard.
Frankie, who recently celebrated his 40th birthday, described filming the revival as an unexpectedly joyful experience. During an appearance on the Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis in September, he admitted: “I loved it so much, way more than I ever thought I could have.”
He added that while it was “hard to fit in 20 years of stuff in four 30-minute episodes”, he believes fans will be pleased with what the team has produced.
Frankie Muniz will be returning as the titular star of the sitcom
The revival was officially greenlit in December 2024 and will be produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television. Linwood Boomer, the creator of the original series, is returning as the show’s writer and executive producer, alongside Cranston, Tracy Katsky, Gail Berman, and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann.
All four episodes will be directed by Ken Kwapis, who also serves as executive producer, with Jimmy Simons and Laura Delahaye as co-executive producers.
The new series’ trailer has already sparked excitement on social media, as one fan exclaimed: “It’s almost time!” Another gushed: “Hulu teasing Malcolm’s chaos return with a clipper buzzing like Reese’s brain on a bad day, Spring 2026 cant come soon enough for this family roast!”
Hulu has confirmed the revival will be available on both Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, though an exact premiere date is yet to be announced.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair will premiere in 2026 on Hulu and Hulu with Disney+
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