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February 15, 2026

$1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show

MST3K‘s 2010s revival looked forward; this one is emphatically looking backward.

$1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show

TL;DR

  • Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) is back for a new Kickstarter-funded project.
  • This revival is a co-production with Mike Nelson's RiffTrax and features many original writers and performers.
  • The limited four-episode engagement is scheduled for release by the end of 2026.
  • The rights to MST3K were recently sold by creator Joel Hodgson to Radial Entertainment, who are backing this project.
  • The new production will emphasize a return to handmade models, sets, and practical effects, contrasting with the Netflix revival's reliance on green screens.
  • Original cast members like Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, and Mary Jo Pehl are involved.

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