It looks like life isn’t unfair because, after nearly two decades since the series finale, Malcolm in the Middle is officially returning for a reboot!
Dropping the announcement alongside his on-screen parents, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, series star Frankie Muniz shared, “OH MY GOSH! I’m so excited to announce that after 18 years, Malcolm in the Middle is returning with new episodes on @disneyplus! Get ready, we can’t wait for everyone to see what Malcolm and his family have been up to!”
With production set to commence on the new season in 2025, we round up everything you need to know about Malcolm’s upcoming reboot.
What happens in the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?
It’s been almost 25 years since Malcolm in the Middle debuted, but fortunately, we have a rough idea of what the new reboot series will be about.
According to the official synopsis, “Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.”
Does that tell us much? Not really, but that does mean that Malcolm will be balancing life with his dysfunctional family with the new demands of parenthood.
Who is the cast of the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?
In good news for OG fans of the show, Frankie Muniz has confirmed he will return as Malcolm.
Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek will also be returning as the dynamic mum and dad duo, Hal and Lois Wilkerson.
While it is still unknown whether Malcolm’s brothers Francis, Dewey, and Reese will return for the reboot, we do know that the franchise’s original creator Linwood Boomer has signed on to write the latest episodes.
How many episodes is the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?
While the original series may have delivered us over 150 episodes of epic one-liners, the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle reboot will feature only four episodes.
Where to watch Malcolm in the Middle in Australia
Despite the series creators not yet releasing an official premiere date for the reboot, we do know that you will be able to catch the four-part special on Disney+.
Want to revisit the original series? You can stream every episode of Malcolm in the Middle in Australia now through Disney+.
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