The show, developed by Disney with a Tony-winning creative team, will have an initial production in Bristol, England, in the spring of 2026.

"People are running and exercising to 'This Is Me.' People are playing 'Greatest Show' while they clean their apartments," Disney Theatrical Group executive producer Anne Quart told Deadline. "I think no matter who I talk to,

The Greatest Showman opened in cinemas to mixed reviews and a box office that was nothing to get excited about. However, word of mouth spread that the Hugh Jackman-led PT Barnum original musical was a hidden gem.

With the exciting news that The Greatest Showman is premiering in 2026, we are taking a look back at the blockbuster film that inspired the forthcoming stage production.