The world premiere of The Muppets was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on November 12, 2011.
Several of the Muppets - Animal, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Rowlf the Dog, Statler and Waldorf, Sweetums, and Walter - were in attendance, being driven across the red green carpet. Kermit, Miss Piggy and Walter were interviewed separately upon arrival.
Also present were actors Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Rico Rodriguez, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Cobbs, Mickey Rooney, Eddie Pepitone, James Carville and Kristen Schaal; director James Bobin; choreographer Michael Rooney; writer Nicholas Stoller; producers David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman; Lisa Henson; and musicians Bret McKenzie, Christophe Beck and Feist.
Apart from the film's cast and crew, celebrities like David Burtka, Cat Cora, Cristián de la Fuente, Alexis Denisof, Eugenio Derbez, Roshon Fegan, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Nancy Grace, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Hopkins, Carlon Jeffery, Kym Johnson, Sid Krofft, Jason Lee, China Anne McClain, Lauryn McClain, Sierra McClain, Joel McHale, Jennifer Morrison, Oscar Nuñez, Raini Rodriguez, Busy Philipps, Teri Polo, Brian Posehn, Lisa Rinna, Bella Thorne, Stana Katic, Izabella Miko, OK Go, Laura Marano, Vanessa Marano, and multiple Disney executives (including president and CEO Bob Iger) also walked the green carpet.
The event was presented by Chrysler.
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Australian premiere[]
The Australian premiere was held on December 11, 2011 at Event Cinemas in Bodi Junction, Sydney. Kermit the Frog and Jason Segel hosted the event. Others in attendance included Charli Robinson, Sophie Falkiner, and Sami Lukis.[1][2]
UK premiere[]
The United Kingdom premiere was held on January 26, 2012. Miss Piggy's gown for this event was designed by Giles Deacon.