‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival: Everything to Know

Get ready for more Malcolm 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 since Malcolm in the Middle ended, and returning to the character was an emotional experience for Muniz, who told PEOPLE in December 2025, “It was the first time in my entire life that, 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 about Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.

What is the Malcolm in the Middle reboot about?

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair involves 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 the teaser, 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 the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?

Multiple members of the original cast are returning for Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.

Muniz is reprising his role as Malcolm in the reboot, alongside Bryan 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 is Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm’s younger brother, Dewey. Sullivan has retired from acting in the years since the original Malcolm in the Middle ended.

In April 2024, Kaczmarek gave an update about Sullivan, saying he’s “very, very well. He did Malcolm for seven years. He started at 7, he ended at 14. He wasn’t interested in acting at all.”

Who is joining the cast of the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?

Karsten is joining the cast of Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair as 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 the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, Ellsworth-Clark appeared in other series such as The Expanse, The Handmaid’s Tale and Fargo.

When will the Malcolm in the Middle reboot premiere?

The four-episode limited series premieres on April 10.

In a February 2025 interview with Screen 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 the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair will be available to stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

All 151 episodes of the original Malcolm in the Middle series are also available on Hulu and Disney+.