Jim Henson Movie Trailers

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A Walking Tour of Sesame Street Trailer (1979)

01 March 1979

Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of Sesame Street.

The Muppets Trailer (2011)

23 November 2011

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his felt-faced brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a telethon show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.

Labyrinth Trailer (1986)

27 June 1986

Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah, a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away.

The Muppet Movie Trailer (1979)

22 June 1979

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood.

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock Trailer (2025)

04 December 2025

When the holidays are filled with unexpected adventures and challenges, the Fraggles learn to appreciate each day for being unique and special, like a snowflake.

Into the Night Trailer (1985)

22 February 1985

Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana.

Muppet Treasure Island Trailer (1996)

16 February 1996

Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.

The Dark Crystal Trailer (1982)

17 December 1982

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.

The Muppet Christmas Carol Trailer (1992)

11 December 1992

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Muppets Most Wanted Trailer (2014)

20 March 2014

After the success of their telethon and renewed fame, the Muppets go on a world tour and find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.

The Witches Trailer (1990)

25 May 1990

While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches.

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story Trailer (1985)

16 April 1985

The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog of her dreams.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Trailer (1991)

22 March 1991

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants.

Jim Henson Idea Man Trailer (2024)

18 May 2024

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

Muppets Haunted Mansion Trailer (2021)

08 October 2021

On Halloween night, Gonzo and Pepe are challenged to face their fears and stay in the Haunted Mansion until sunrise, encountering many frightening, funny, and perhaps a little familiar, phantoms over the course of their stay.

The Muppets Take Manhattan Trailer (1984)

27 June 1984

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig.

Sesame Street: Imagine That! Trailer (1996)

01 January 1996

Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination.

Muppets from Space Trailer (1999)

14 July 1999

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years Trailer (1986)

21 January 1986

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).

The World of Jim Henson Trailer (1994)

23 November 1994

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Trailer (2002)

29 November 2002

The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it.

Miss Piggy's Hollywood Trailer (1989)

14 May 1989

In this special, Miss Piggy and her associate producer Gonzo attempt to take viewers on a star-studded trip around Hollywood and fail miserably.

The Great Muppet Caper Trailer (1981)

26 June 1981

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen.

Alexander the Grape Trailer (1965)

24 November 1965

ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learns that it is better to accept yourself than to try to be something you are not.

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Trailer (1990)

21 November 1990

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

The World of 'The Dark Crystal' Trailer (1983)

09 January 1983

A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983.

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz Trailer (2005)

20 May 2005

A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, the person who both Dorothy and the citizens of Oz believe can help make her dream come true.

Night of 100 Stars II Trailer (1985)

10 March 1985

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration Trailer (1993)

29 October 1993

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration is a special produced for the beloved series' 25th anniversary.

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! Trailer (1997)

08 July 1997

Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some spirited fun.

The Best of Ernie and Bert Trailer (1988)

12 September 1988

Big Bird and Gina are entertaining Ernie’s baby niece, Ernestine, by showing her Uncle Ernie’s scrapbook.

The Earth Day Special Trailer (1990)

22 April 1990

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990.

Dog City Trailer (1989)

05 May 1989

This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters.

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island Trailer (1996)

14 February 1996

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 video produced just before the release of the feature film Muppet Treasure Island.

The Muppets Go Hollywood Trailer (1979)

16 May 1979

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie.

Follow That Bird Trailer (1985)

02 August 1985

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds.

Out to Lunch Trailer (1974)

10 December 1974

The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Trailer (1994)

18 May 1994

Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary.

A Muppet Family Christmas Trailer (1987)

16 December 1987

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.

Sesame Street: Monster Hits! Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie.

Wow, You're A Cartoonist! Trailer (1988)

12 October 1988

Wow, You're a Cartoonist! is a title in the 1988 Play-Along Video series. Hosted by Muppet siblings Kai-Lee and P.

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal' Trailer (2007)

01 August 2007

A retrospective look at Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal'.

I Love Liberty Trailer (1982)

21 March 1982

An all-star variety special saluting America.

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Trailer (1999)

01 October 1999

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Trailer (2008)

17 December 2008

When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole.

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street Trailer (1978)

03 December 1978

Everyone on Sesame Street is preparing for Christmas: Bert and Ernie exchange gifts in a "The Gift of the Magi" fashion, Cookie Monster wants to get his most desired treat this year, and Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting Trailer (2019)

01 October 2019

A compilation of various segments and plots from the iconic edutainment series' history, with one disc containing 75 individual segments (presented in themed sections) and the other containing nine street plots, including the reveal of Mr.

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock Trailer (1983)

21 March 1983

Gobo has not received his usual postcard from his Uncle Traveling Matt. He eventually comes to realize that he must venture out into Outer Space to look for him.

A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show Trailer (1992)

25 October 1992

A Christmas collection of performances from various episodes of The Ed Sullivan Show.

Living with Dinosaurs Trailer (1990)

30 December 1990

A socially awkward young English boy deals with his fears about his unemployed artist father, his pregnant mother, and his asthma, with the help of his favorite doll, a stuffed dinosaur named Dog.

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Trailer (1983)

16 November 1983

As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy.

Sesame Street: Quiet Time Trailer (1997)

01 April 1997

Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time.

Muppet Treasures Trailer (1985)

09 July 1985

Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets.

Jim Henson: In Performance Trailer (1990)

16 May 1990

Sure we’re interested in Jim Henson’s work as a filmmaker and creative innovator, but his brilliant talents as a performer are often overlooked.

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Trailer (1990)

30 April 1990

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever.

Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

Long before America came to appreciate the talents of Jim Henson and his brilliant creations, The Muppets, Ed Sullivan had the foresight to identify with Henson's enormous creativity and provide him an opportunity to introduce his unique characters to the American public.

Sesame Street Pitch Reel Trailer (1969)

01 September 1969

Rowlf the Dog presents the concept of the revolutionary educational children's show, Sesame Street (1969), to Kermit the Frog.

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Trailer (2006)

01 December 2006

Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together Trailer (1979)

05 December 1979

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.

Muppet Side Splitter Trailer (1981)

22 October 1981

Jim Henson’s “for hire” work using Muppets to spice up dull corporate meetings