Malcolm in the Middle returns in 2026 as four‑episode miniseries

Hulu has released the first teaser for the return of Malcolm in the Middle, announced as a four‑episode miniseries set to premiere in 2026. The clip, which carries the tagline “some things never change,” includes a deliberate nod to the original series: a razor removing a large amount of chest hair, echoing the scene in which Lois shaved Hal in the pilot.

Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston will reprise their roles as Lois and Hal, and Frankie Muniz (Malcolm), Christopher Masterson (Francis) and Justin Berfield (Reese) are also back. Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey, has retired from acting; the adult version of Dewey will be portrayed by Caleb Ellsworth‑Clark. Vaughan Murrae joins the cast as Kelly, the youngest son.

Titled with the subtitle Life’s still unfair, the revival begins with Malcolm and his daughter Leah (Keeley Karten). The producers describe Leah as sharing Malcolm’s sarcastic humor, impulsivity and exceptional intelligence, but with greater sensitivity and emotionality. The story returns to the family’s characteristic chaos, this time centered on the party Hal and Lois throw for their 40th wedding anniversary.

The original series’ final episode, broadcast in 2006, revealed that Hal and Lois were expecting a sixth child. The new episodes will be available in Andorra through Disney+.