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The Macolm in the Middle revival, Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair premieres in April 2026
Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and other members of the cast are returning to reprise their roles from the original sitcom
The upcoming limited series involves Malcolm's daughter, played by Keeley Karsten
Get ready for moreMalcolm in the Middle!
It's been nearly 20 years since the beloved sitcom left the air after seven seasons, but Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his dysfunctional family are back in the upcoming revival,Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.
The family tree is growing, with the sequel series centering on Malcolm and his daughter, Leah (Keeley Karsten), who becomes involved in the chaotic world of Malcom's parents and siblings.
It's been two decades sinceMalcolm in the Middleended, and returning to the character was an emotional experience for Muniz, who told PEOPLE in December 2025, "It was the first time inmy entire lifethat, when I was done filming the reboot, I was happy to call myself an actor."
"I've always been like, 'Oh yeah, I act but I also do these other things too,' " he continued. "It was just really fun and a really cool experience, so I'm hoping that everyone loves it for sure."
Here's everything to know aboutMalcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.
What is theMalcolm in the Middlereboot about?
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Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfairinvolves a new generation of the dysfunctional and dramatic TV family.
The plot of the reboot involves Leah is thrown into the chaotic orbit of her grandparents when when they ask Malcolm to help with their 40th wedding anniversary party.
In theteaser, which was released in December 2025, Malcolm reunites with his family after years.
"My life is fantastic now," he says. "All I had to do is stay away from my family."
Which original cast members are returning for theMalcolm in the Middlereboot?
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Multiple members of the original cast are returning forMalcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.
Muniz is reprising his role as Malcolm in the reboot, alongsideBryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Chris Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Emy Coligado.
In December 2025, Muniz told PEOPLE that he "didn't know what it was gonna be like [to film the revival] — if it was going to be easy to be Malcolm."
"If it was gonna be awkward back with the cast," he continued. "And not to sound like cliché, but it was as if not a single day went by. All of us — every single person — like instantly fell back into their characters with, I'm talking the first table read."
One member of the original cast who isn't returning isErik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother, Dewey. Sullivan has retired from acting in the years since the originalMalcolm in the Middleended.
In April 2024, Kaczmarekgave an updateabout Sullivan, saying he's "very, very well. He didMalcolmfor seven years. He started at 7, he ended at 14. He wasn't interested in acting at all."
Who is joining the cast of theMalcolm in the Middlereboot?
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Karsten is joining the cast ofMalcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfairas Malcolm's daughter, Leah.
Other new members of the ensemble include Kiana Madeira as Malcolm's girlfriend Tristan and Vaughan Murrae as Malcolm's youngest sibling Kelly.
Taking over the role of Dewey is Caleb Ellsworth-Clark. Prior to theMalcolm in the Middlereboot, Ellsworth-Clark appeared in other series such asThe Expanse,The Handmaid's TaleandFargo.
When will theMalcolm in the Middlereboot premiere?
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The four-episode limited series premieres on April 10.
In a February 2025 interview withScreen Rant, Muniz revealed how the revival was originally pitched as a movie before being turned into a multi-part series.
"It's four 30-minute episodes, but it's really one storyline, if that makes sense," he explained. "You're gonna see everybody and figure out where they've been and what they're doing. And we leave it on a great note, you know, and then we'll see what happens after that."
Where can I watch theMalcolm in the Middlereboot?
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Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfairwill be available to stream onHuluandHulu on Disney+for bundle subscribers.
All 151 episodes of the originalMalcolm in the Middleseries are also available onHuluandDisney+.
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