National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Muppet Treasure Island was released by Walt Disney Pictures in February 1996, directed by Brian Henson and produced through Jim Henson Pictures. The film marked the Muppets' third theatrical feature under Disney distribution and demonstrated the franchise's enduring appeal by pairing its beloved ensemble cast with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story. It performed solidly at the box office and has remained a fondly remembered entry in the Muppet canon, notable for its practical puppetry, original songs, and the seamless integration of human and Muppet performers.

This cell presents the Muppet Treasure Island title card, a frame drawn from the film's opening sequence. The logo appears against a dark, atmospheric background rendered in warm amber and gold tones, evoking the cave or rocky environment that frames the title. The three sequential frames capture subtle variations in exposure across the same composition, offering a rare look at how a single cinematic moment exists across consecutive film frames.