Super Muppets (2022 film)

Super Muppets is a 2022 American musical crime comedy film and the ninth theatrical film featuring the Muppets. Directed by James Gunn and written by Gunn and Nicholas Stoller, the film is a sequel to Muppets: Most Wanted (2014) and stars Ben Affleck, Tom Holland, Hallie Berry, Sam Elliot and Nick Kroll, as well as Muppets performers Matt Vogel, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Matt Vogel and Peter Linz. In the film, the Muppets get superpowers after being struck by lighting and become superheros and try to stop a mad scientist from taking over the world.
Aside from co-writer Jason Segel, the majority of the production team behind The Muppets returned for Muppets Most Wanted, including Bobin, Stoller and producers David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Bret McKenzie and Christophe Beck returned to compose the film's songs and musical score, respectively. Principal photography commenced in June 2021 in Los Angeles, CA.
Super Muppets had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on December 7, 2022, and was released theatrically in North America on December 25, 2022, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film was not as successful as its predecessors, grossing $80.4 million worldwide on a budget of $51 million. It received positive reviews from critics who praised its humor, music, action and emotion. 
== Cast ==
Ben Affleck as Captain Spark - A Kind-hearted Superhero who watches over Hollywood and long time Muppet Fan 
Tom Holland as Boom Boy - Captain Spark's Sidekick who is also a muppet fan 
Hallie Berry as Jenny/Invincigirl - New Muppet Theater Hostess who also gets superpowers 
Sam Elliot as Himself 
Nick Kroll as Dr. Crackle - An Evil Scientist who was fired from being a teacher and seeks revenge 
== Muppet performers ==
* Matt Vogel as
** Kermit the Frog, the leader of the Muppets and Miss Piggy’s ex.
** Uncle Deadly, Miss Piggy's long-suffering, over-dramatic, thespian personal assistant.
** Camilla the Chicken, Gonzo's chicken girlfriend.
** Floyd Pepper, the laid back, sarcastic bass guitarist of The Electric Mayhem.
** Cacti
* Eric Jacobson as
** Fozzie Bear, Kermit's best friend, a naive, struggling comedian.
** Miss Piggy, the self-centred host of "Lifestyle with Miss Piggy" and Kermit’s ex.
** Animal, the wild drummer of The Electric Mayhem.
** Sam Eagle, a patriotic eagle.
** A Mole who appears in the second installment of "Økėÿ Døkęÿ Køøkïñ".
** Cacti
* Dave Goelz as
** The Great Gonzo, an eccentric daredevil and Camilla's boyfriend with unusual interests.
** Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, a scientist and the host of "Muppet Labs Field Test".
** Waldorf, an elderly critic.
** Chip, the I.T. guy.
** Beauregard, a dim-witted, clumsy janitor of indeterminate species.
** Zoot, the often-sleepy saxophonist of The Electric Mayhem.
* Bill Barretta as
** Pepe the King Prawn, a sly and feisty, scheming King Prawn and the host of "Pepe's Unbelievable Game Show" who speaks with a heavy Spanish accent.
** The Swedish Chef, a nonsensical chef who is the star of "Økėÿ Døkęÿ Køøkïñ" and speaks mock Swedish.
** Big Mean Carl, a greedy green monster who will eat anything and everything.
** Howard Tubman, a rich pig and RuPaul superfan who appears in the first episode, interrupting Kermit's interview with his idol.
** Bubba the Rat, a butch rat and friend of Yolanda.
** Bobo the Bear, an absent-minded, easy-going bear.
** Dr. Teeth, the outlandish leader and keyboardist of The Electric Mayhem.
** Baby
* David Rudman as
** Scooter, the co-host of "Pepe's Unbelievable Game Show" and the producer of Muppets Now whose job is to upload the show onto Disney+ in time.
** Beaker, the co-host of "Muppet Labs Field Test" and the victim of Bunsen's experiments.
** Janice, the chilled-out, offbeat lead guitarist of The Electric Mayhem.
** Miss Poogy, a member of the Moopets and Miss Piggy's doppelgänger.
** Baby
* Peter Linz as
** Walter, the host of "Muppet Masters".
** Statler, an elderly critic.
** Link Hogthrob, a wanna-be heartthrob and dim-witted pig.
** Joe the Legal Weasel, the Muppets' new legal counsel. His main role in the series is in segments preceding "Muppet Labs Field Test", where he and Kermit warn the viewers to not try Bunsen and Beaker's experiments at home.
** Robin the Frog, Kermit's nephew and the muppets’ social media moderator.
** Beepalyzer, a lonely, outdated computer who appears in the third installment of "Muppet Labs Field Test".
** Foo-Foo, Miss Piggy's pet dog.
* Julianne Buescher as
** Yolanda the Rat
** Beverly Plume, a turkey who is the host of "Økėÿ Døkęÿ Køøkïñ". She also appears in the fifth installment of "Lifestyle with Miss Piggy".
** Margaret, a Whatnot beautician who appears in "Lifestyle with Miss Piggy".
** Rosie the Sheep, who appears in "Lifestyle with Miss Piggy".
** Beak-R, Bunsen's new high tech assistant who appears in the first installment of "Muppet Labs Field Test".
** Priscilla the Chicken
** Brie the Cheese
** Elena the Penguin
** Some Bunny
** A Screaming Goat
** Esther
** Mary the Cow 
== Cameo guest stars ==
Drew Carey as Himself 
Will Smith as Blogger Larry - A Blogger who sleeps overnight to see the muppets 
Mark Wahlberg as Kevin Mitchell 
Jeff Goldbum as Himself 
Taylor Swift as Herself 
Peter Dinklage as Jerry the Muppet Fan Club Leader 
David Tennett, Mike Myers, Kevin Kline, Leslie Jones, Jacob Tremblay, Dan Stevens, Chris Pratt, Edward Norton and Taika Waititi as Muppet Fan Club Members 
Brad Garrett as Himself