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Malcolm in the Middle Revival Hits 8.1M Views

4/14/2026

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Boomer Revives Malcolm

Linwood Boomer returns as writer and executive producer for the Malcolm in the Middle revival, which drew 8.1 million global views in its first three days on Disney+ and Hulu.
In Latin America, it reached 3.6 million views and became the region's second-biggest Disney+ premiere.
Interest in the original series surged, with an increase of 18 million viewing hours.

Summary

Malcolm Embraces Parenthood

The revival 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair' returns the original cast twenty years later, with Malcolm now a CEO.
Leah is Malcolm's socially awkward teenage daughter who mirrors his quirks.
The revival preserves the original humor, with Leah delivering standout performances.
Critics note a lack of interaction between Malcolm and his family, especially with Dewey, now played by a different actor.

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Boomer Revives Malcolm

Linwood Boomer returns as writer and executive producer for the Malcolm in the Middle revival, which drew 8.1 million global views in its first three days on Disney+ and Hulu.
In Latin America, it reached 3.6 million views and became the region's second-biggest Disney+ premiere.
Interest in the original series surged, with an increase of 18 million viewing hours.

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