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Furthermore, Oz declined to participate in the 2011 film The Muppets due to concerns about the screenplay and the disrespect he perceived toward the characters. He has also expressed disappointment with the latest iterations of the Muppets, dismissing many of the newer projects as "smarmy" and lacking the genuine spirit of the originals.
The Future of the Muppets and Sesame Street
Despite his critique, Oz notes that Disney has begun to produce more Muppet content again, including special episodes for Halloween and new projects on Disney+, signaling a tentative return to the franchise’s roots. However, he remains skeptical about whether Disney truly understands how to restore the characters’ authenticity or if they are just leveraging nostalgia for profit.