Nineteen years after its original run, Malcolm is making a comeback with Malcolm: Nothing Has Changed, a highly anticipated mini-series that promises to captivate multiple generations of fans. Announced by Hulu and Disney Branded Television, this new take on the beloved sitcom will be available exclusively on Disney+ starting April 10, 2026. Led by Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, the series extends the story of the most dysfunctional family on TV, in a compact four-episode format.
Originally created by Linwood Boomer and aired from 2000 to 2006, the series quickly established itself as a cornerstone of family sitcoms. It deftly blended absurd humor, social satire, and a sharp critique of middle-class America. Multiple awards, including Emmy wins, have cemented Malcolm’s place in viewers’ hearts, thanks to its enduring reruns and streaming availability.
Malcolm: Nothing Has Changed picks up exactly where the original series left off. After keeping his daughter and himself apart from the family for over a decade, Malcolm is suddenly pulled back into the chaos when Hal and Lois insist he join them to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. This unexpected reunion rekindles old tensions, blending generational clashes, clumsy emotional moments, and straightforward humor.
The mini-series delves into Malcolm's adult life, now a father, as he grapples with the family legacy he's spent years running from. Without revealing any major plot twists, the story promises to highlight the tension between modern responsibilities and the comedic elements that made the original series so beloved, while also introducing new characters at the heart of the family drama.
The cast features the iconic stars of the original series: Bryan Cranston (Hal), Frankie Muniz (Malcolm), Jane Kaczmarek (Lois), Christopher Kennedy Masterson (Francis), Justin Berfield (Reese), and Emy Coligado (Piama). They are joined by new faces, including Keeley Karsten as Leah, Malcolm’s daughter, Vaughan Murrae as Kelly, the youngest brother, Kiana Madeira in the role of Tristan, Malcolm’s partner, and Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, returning as Dewey.
Produced by 20th Television and New Regency for Disney Branded Television, the mini-series marks the return of Linwood Boomer as both writer and executive producer. Ken Kwapis, who was involved in the original series, directs all the episodes. Bryan Cranston also serves as an executive producer, alongside Tracy Katsky, Gail Berman, and the teams from New Regency.
In terms of tone and direction, Malcolm: Nothing Has Changed consciously stays true to the original series’ spirit: brisk pacing, absurd situations, and sharp dialogue. This approach is sure to please longtime fans, while also appealing to a younger audience familiar with modern comedies like Brooklyn Nine-Nine or The Office.
Malcolm: Nothing's Changed
Series | 2026
Mini-series streaming on Disney+ starting April 10, 2026
Comedy | 4 episodes
Created by Linwood Boomer | Starring Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek
Original title: Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
Country: United States
With this new limited series, Disney+ is riding the current wave of revivals while leveraging its existing catalog: all 151 episodes from the seven seasons of Malcolm are now available on the platform. This approach merges nostalgia with ongoing storytelling, all without turning the series into a full reboot.
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