Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- silly
- spooky
- warm
- halloween night
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the special entertaining and heartfelt, praising its return to classic Muppet spirit while noting that its humor is more likely to inspire smiles than sustained laughter.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gonzo spends Halloween night inside the Haunted Mansion, with spooky elements calibrated for children and adults.
The special is based on Disney's Haunted Mansion theme park ride and incorporates its haunted-house mythology.
Gonzo's challenge is surrounded by performances from Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Pepe, Animal, and many other Muppet characters.
The plot takes place on Halloween night and critics described it as a likely holiday favorite for families and Muppets fans.
Films like Muppets Haunted Mansion, and why
The Muppet Christmas Carol
family-friendly puppet comedy, musical energy, and affectionate ensemble humor
The Haunted Mansion
spooky family adventure combining comedy, music, and playful supernatural imagery
Hocus Pocus
Halloween-centered family comedy with gentle scares and theatrical visual design
The Muppets
irreverent ensemble comedy built around puppetry, songs, and broad character humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Kirk R. Thatcher
- Release Date
- 2021-10-08
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (252)
Cast
- Dave Goelz
- Bill Barretta
- Eric Jacobson
- Matt Vogel
- Peter Linz
- David Rudman
- Alice Dinnean
- Bruce Lanoil
- Julianne Buescher
- Brian Henson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Muppets Haunted Mansion about?
- Gonzo faces a Halloween dare inside Disney’s Haunted Mansion in a musical Muppet showcase filled with playful ghosts, comic scares, and felt-powered absurdity.
- What is Muppets Haunted Mansion like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Muppets Haunted Mansion as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Muppets Haunted Mansion violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Muppets Haunted Mansion.
- What did critics think of Muppets Haunted Mansion?
- Critics generally found the special entertaining and heartfelt, praising its return to classic Muppet spirit while noting that its humor is more likely to inspire smiles than sustained laughter.
- Which films are like Muppets Haunted Mansion?
- Films with a similar feel include The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Haunted Mansion, Hocus Pocus, and The Muppets.
- How long is Muppets Haunted Mansion?
- Muppets Haunted Mansion runs 52 minutes.
- Where can I watch Muppets Haunted Mansion?
- In United States, Muppets Haunted Mansion streams on Disney Plus.
