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Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair 2026

TV series · 34 min · English · April 10, 2026

Created by Ken KwapisWritten by Linwood Boomer, Michael Glouberman, Matthew Carlson, Gary Murphy

Starring Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, Christopher Masterson, Keeley Karsten, Vaughan Murrae

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair represents an American television sitcom miniseries authored by Linwood Boomer for Hulu. This revival of Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006) originates from New Satin City Productions, The Jackal Group, Regency Television, and 20th Television.

During December 2024, news emerged that a revival was being developed for Disney+ with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek resuming their respective roles. The show centers on Malcolm and his daughter as he returns to see his parents for their 40th wedding anniversary. Originally, the concept was presented as a two-hour film before being divided into four 30-minute installments for streaming. Production occurred from April through May 2025, with Ken Kwapis returning to direct all episodes from the initial series. Christopher Masterson, Emy Coligado, and Justin Berfield also reappear from the original production. Vaughan Murrae, Keeley Karsten, and Kiana Madeira each assume leading roles.

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair premiered completely on April 10, 2026.

Cast

• Bryan CranstonHal
• Justin BerfieldReese
• Christopher MastersonFrancis
• Keeley KarstenLeah
• Vaughan MurraeKelly
• Kiana MadeiraTristan
• Jane KaczmarekLois
• Frankie MunizMalcolm
• Gary Anthony WilliamsAbe Kenarban
• David Anthony HigginsCraig Feldspar
• Emy ColigadoPiama
• Caleb Ellsworth-ClarkDewey
• Craig Lamar TraylorStevie Kenarban
• Anthony TimpanoJamie
• Todd GiebenhainRichie
• Erik GowGlenn
• Merrin DungeyKitty Kenarban
• Eric NenningerEric Hanson
• Drew PowellDrew Horton
• Arjay SmithKen Finley
• Meagen FayGretchen Mannkuser
• Finn WolfhardWayne
• Aryan SimhadriManjushri
• Kyle SullivanDabney
• Victor Z. IsaacKevin
• Evan Matthew CohenLloyd
• Jett KlyneJason

Crew

Director

Ken Kwapis

Creator

Linwood Boomer

Writer

Linwood Boomer, Michael Glouberman, Matthew Carlson, Gary Murphy, Alan J. Higgins

Producer

Jimmy Simons

Executive producer

Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, Bryan Cranston, Ken Kwapis, Tracy Katsky Boomer, Gail Berman, Linwood Boomer

Cinematography

Michael Weaver

Music

Campfire

Details

Production

20th Television, New Regency, New Satin City Productions, The Jackal Group

Network

Disney+, Hulu

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