The first teaser for the Malcolm in the Middle revival has dropped – this is not a drill!
It’s been 19 long years since the beloved sitcom came to an end with its seventh season, but now we’re just months away from a chaotic and hilarious new series.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is coming to Disney+ on April 10, and the first trailer offers a glimpse of what to expect from the revival.
The synopsis reads: ‘After shielding himself from his family for over a decade, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) is dragged back into their orbit when Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.’
At the start of the teaser, Malcolm says: ‘My life is fantastic now. All I had to do is stay away from my family.’
A new rendition of classic theme song Boss of Me by They Might By Giants can be heard blaring out over rapid-fire clips showing the new series will be every bit as bonkers as the original.
It’s safe to say fans are buzzing for the biggest comeback of the year, as @Joe-ol6zc commented on YouTube: ‘So hyped it’s unreal. This show was a huge part of my childhood.’
Others, like @Hallmarkenthusiast247, really couldn’t keep it in, posting: ‘I AM SCREAMING I CANT HANDLE IT!!!!!!!’
Honestly, same.
Key details about the reboot
- When is it coming out?
The Malcolm in the Middle revival, titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, is a four-episode miniseries set to premiere on April 10 next year.
- Where will it air?
The series, which is set 20 years after the original show ended, will air on Hulu and Disney Plus.
- Who is in the cast?
Most of the original main cast is returning to reprise their roles, including Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Bryan Cranston as Hal, Jane Kaczmarek as Lois, Christopher Masterson as Francis and Justin Berfield as Reese.
Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in the original series, has retired from acting and chose not to return. The adult character of Dewey will be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.
- How can I watch the original series?
To watch the original series, all episodes of Malcolm in the Middle are available to watch on Disney Plus.
Fans pointed out how the characters’ personalities ‘still [felt] the same’, with fans grateful that show bosses haven’t felt the need to ‘change the tone because they’re all older’.
‘Used to watch the original all the time with my own dysfunctional family! Honestly it’s nice seeing everyone doing their thing again,’ added @juleintheruff.
It’s not the first classic 00s comedy to get a reboot, with Netflix’s ill-fated That 70s Show – titled That 90s Show, naturally – getting axed last year after just two seasons.
However, fan @yoggz is optimistic for Malcolm in the Middle, predicting: ‘I have a feeling this will work much better than the That 70s Show revival.’
It’s been a year since the four episode reboot was officially announced, and After this first look, it’s clear everyone involved wants to keep the spirit of the show.
Back in December 2024, Disney’s president of branded TV Ayo Davis promised‘the laughs, pranks, and mayhem fans loved — along with a few surprises that remind us why this show is so timeless’.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is coming to Disney+ on April 10.
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