The Muppet Christmas Carol was released in 1992.
The film adapts Charles Dickens's 1843 novella A Christmas Carol, with Michael Caine playing Ebenezer Scrooge. The Muppets perform the supporting roles, while Gonzo acts as a narrator who presents himself as Dickens.
Directed by Brian Henson, the movie combines familiar Muppet humor with a comparatively faithful structure. It includes original songs by Miles Goodman and Paul Williams, including “When Love Is Gone,” a song associated with the film's emotional center.
The production is sometimes confused with earlier Muppet television projects or with other 1990s Christmas films. Its 1992 release places it after The Muppet Movie and before later Muppet theatrical productions. The film has remained especially popular for preserving Dickens's story while adding the Muppets' comic style.