'' The Muppets '' premiered at the Savannah Film Festival and was released theatrically in North America on November 23 , 2011 . The film was a critical and commercial success ; grossing $ 165 million worldwide and garnering praise for its humor , screenplay , and music . The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for McKenzie 's " Man or Muppet " , as well as garnering BAFTA and Critic 's Choice Awards nominations . A sequel , '' Muppets Most Wanted '' , was released on March 21 , 2014
Critic 's Choice Awards
17th Critics' Choice Awards
The Muppets (film)