Muppet Treasure Island (2026)

as the straight-laced Captain Smollett, complete with a tiny pig tattoo on his chest.

as the ultimate sidekicks to young Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop), providing constant meta-commentary. Muppet Treasure Island

as the "warrior-queen" Benjamina Gunn, who makes one of the most fabulous entrances in cinematic history atop a giant elephant. as the straight-laced Captain Smollett, complete with a

Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia, the sword fights, or just to see Tim Curry have the time of his life, remains a "perfect movie" for anyone who values fun over high-brow drama. Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia, the

: The film is a goldmine of adult-skewing wit and slapstick. Whether it’s the vacationing rats treating the voyage like a luxury cruise or the "Dead Tom" gag, the jokes land for all ages. A True Adaptation (With More Goats)

: The soundtrack, composed by Hans Zimmer with songs by Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann , is packed with hits. From the atmospheric "Shiver My Timbers" to the high-energy "Professional Pirate" and the sheer insanity of "Cabin Fever," every song is a home run. Perfect Casting :

While it takes liberties with the source material, critics often note that it captures the "thirst for adventure" and moral ambiguity of the original book better than many serious versions. It manages to be a colorful musical while still acknowledging that pirates are, in fact, "professionally" dangerous.