Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair (2026)

After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.

Almost a Movie: The revival was initially conceived as a two-hour movie before being reformatted into four 30-minute episodes. Frankie Muniz revealed that the storyline is essentially one continuous narrative, offering a comprehensive look at where the characters are now.
One Original Cast Member Didn't Return: Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in the original series, chose not to reprise his role. According to Bryan Cranston, Sullivan is now pursuing a master's degree at Harvard and hasn't acted since he was a child. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark has taken over the role of Dewey.
Creator Returns: Linwood Boomer, the creator of the original series, is back as the writer and executive producer for 'Life's Still Unfair'. This ensures that the revival maintains the same comedic tone and sharp writing that made the original show a hit.
Vancouver Vibes: 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.
Hal's Still Got It: Bryan Cranston said that it was rewarding to slip back into the character of Hal. He missed playing the character.