Disney+ and Hulu have unveiled this year’s Halloween lineup. This year, the streaming services have conjured up an exciting blend of scares for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages, with a thrilling variety of spine-tingling premieres, nostalgic classics, and heart-pounding horror for every family member and fan.
Huluween on Hulu
Huluween returns this October with a fresh selection of frightening content. This year’s lineup includes the FX debut of “Grotesquerie,” a sinister crime series that blurs the line between horror and psychological thriller, brand new Halloween specials from fan-favorite animated series “Solar Opposites” and “Family Guy,” as well as five all-new scary tales from FX’s “American Horror Stories,” the final season of FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows, and the second season of “Reginald the Vampire.”
For film enthusiasts, October brings the premiere of the highly anticipated “Hold Your Breath” starring Sarah Paulson, Hulu Originals “Mr. Crocket” and “Carved,” and classics from M. Night Shyamalan featuring “The Sixth Sense,” “Signs,” “The Happening,” and “Unbreakable.” Other fan favorites now streaming include “Immaculate,” “Us,” The First Omen,” and “Smile,” as well as “Barbarian,” “Ma,” The Fly,” “The Purge,” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” arriving on October 1.
Halloween on Disney+
Halloween on Disney+ presents a curated selection of premieres and timeless classics, including the highly anticipated “Agatha All Along,” the return of the beloved franchise “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” and a brand new Halloween-themed short from “The Simpsons” titled “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
Fans can also enjoy recent hits like “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” “Goosebumps,” “Haunted Mansion,” and Marvel Television’s “Werewolf by Night,” alongside treasured favorites such as “Hocus Pocus, “Hocus Pocus 2,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Halloweentown,” and “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror Collection.”
New Movies and Series Premiering on Disney+ and Hulu
Agatha All Along – September 18 at 6 PM on Disney+
In Agatha All Along, the infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps free her from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven and set off down, down, down The Road…
Disney Jr.’s Ariel Halloween Special Episodes – September 25 on Disney+
- “The Kite Monster Legend” – When Fernie doesn’t believe in the Kite Monster legend like his friends do, he starts to ruin their fun.
- “The Spooky Mirror Trick” – Flounder uses Ursula’s magic mirror to play a trick on his friends.
- “La Sirenusca”– Ariel tracks down a mythological sea creature. Ariel and friends get a substitute teacher in music class.
FX’s Grotesquerie – September 26 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
In FX’s Grotesquerie, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. Detective Lois Tryon feels these crimes are eerily personal as if someone—or something—is taunting her. With no leads and unsure of where to turn, she accepts the help of Sister Megan. However, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers—starring Travis Kelce, Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville.
It’s a Wonderful Knife – October 1 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and return to her own reality. “It’s a Wonderful Life” by way of “Scream.” Starring Jane Widdop, Jess McLeod, Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis and Justin Long.
M. Night Shyamalan Collection – October 1 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
Celebrate Halloween with a selection of suspense-filled classics from M. Night Shyamalan, including “Signs,” “The Happening,” “The Sixth Sense,” and “Unbreakable.”
The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XXXIV / OABF17 – October 2 on Disney+
After Bart is turned into an NFT, Marge fights through the blockchain to rescue her son. To track down a gruesome serial killer, Lisa turns to a murderer from her past. An outbreak transforms Springfielders into a plague of lazy, beer-loving oafs.
Mickey’s Spooky Stories – October 2 on Disney+
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy get back into the Halloween spirit in five all-new, spellbinding, stop-motion stories! Join the gang as they share Halloween stories around the campfire.
Hold Your Breath – October 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region’s horrific dust storms, a woman (Sarah Paulson) is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.
Shortstober – October 4 on Disney+
The Greens are back to take over Halloween!
Spookiz: The Movie – October 4 on Disney+
At an elementary school in the countryside, human kids learn during the daytime, and monster kids live during the night and avoid being discovered by humans. The monster kids make their own secret school life. One day, a human girl leaves her cell phone behind, making the two groups of kids, who should never meet, encounter each other. Can a human girl and monsters be friends?
Marvel’s Spide and His Mazing Friends Season 3 Halloween Special Episodes – October 4 on Disney+
- “The Curse of the Corn Dog King” – The Corn Dog King haunts the Amusement Park, ruining the Halloween fun.
- “Zola’s Halloween Heist” – Zola puts grown-ups under a spell to get them to bring him all the Halloween candy.
Solar Opposites Halloween Special Episode – October 7 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
Spooky stuff is afoot when the Spirit of Halloween starts to take over Korvo’s life in this special edition of Solar Opposites.
Big City Greens Season 4 Halloween Special Episodes – October 9 on Disney+
- “Fortune Feller” – Cricket tries to avoid a fortune teller’s ominous prediction that he’s going to get a stinky slap.
- “No Escape” – An inescapable escape room, Cricket must decide family or freedom.
ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series Halloween Special – October 9 on Disney+
“Screambook” – In this two-part Halloween special, we visit an alternate universe where humans, zombies, and werewolves square off in an epic dance battle on the night of Halloween!
Mickey Mouse Funhouse Season 3 Halloween Special Episodes – October 9 on Disney+
- “Funhouse-made Costumes” – The gang has to improvise their costumes when they go missing on Halloween.
- “On a Dark and Stormy Night”– In Halloweenville, Goofy is comforted by his pals when he’s afraid of a big storm.
The Simpsons: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Short) – October 11 on Disney+
Sideshow Bob teams up with the most infamous villains of Disney+ to share the true meaning of the Halloween season. Filled with music, mayhem, and madness, this short from The Simpsons is to die for.
Mr. Crocket – October 11 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
In 1993, a mysterious children’s show host, Mr. Crocket, magically emerges from television sets to kidnap young children, brutally slaying their parents in the process. After Mr. Crocket snatches her son, one determined mother embarks on a perilous quest to track down the demonic entertainer and rescue her boy. Starring Jerrika Hinton, Elvis Nolasco, Ayden Gavin, Kristolyn Lloyd, and Alex Akpobome.
Family Guy Halloween Special Episode – October 14 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.
FX’s American Horror Stories – October 15 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
“American Horror Stories” is an anthology series that features a different horror story in each episode. The spooky collection of new American Horror Stories episodes features an all-star cast, including Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, June Squibb, and more!
Kiff: The Haunting of Miss McGravy’s House Halloween Special – October 16 on Disney+
In this full-length special, Kiff and her friends haunt a house on Halloween to save it from being sold.
Me & Winnie the Pooh Halloween Special – October 16 on Disney+
“Rabbit Paints a Pumpkin” – Rabbit discovers her pumpkin is too small for the Hundred Acre Painted Pumpkin Parade.
Me & Mickey Season 3 Halloween Special Episode – October 16 on Disney+
“Rabbit Paints a Pumpkin” – Rabbit discovers her pumpkin is too small for the Hundred Acre Painted Pumpkin Parade.
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh Season 2 Halloween Special Episodes – October 16 on Disney+
- “Eeyore Goes Trick or Treating” – Pooh Bear takes Eeyore trick-or-treating for the first time.
- “Rabbit, Bea Make a Jack-O-Lantern” – Pooh Bear helps Rabbit and Bea carve a pumpkin.
Reginald the Vampire” Complete Season 2 – October 17 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
“Reginald the Vampire” returns for its second season, following Reginald Andres, who is adjusting to his new life as a vampire while navigating the complexities of the undead world.
Carved – October 21 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
When a heartbroken teenage playwright, her younger brother, and a group of survivors become trapped in a historical reenactment village on Halloween night, they must band together to survive a relentless assault by a sentient and vengeful pumpkin—starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Corey Fogelmanis, Wyatt Lindner, and more.
FX’s What We Do in the Shadows Final Season Premiere – October 22 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
After a very brief stint as a full-blown vampire, Guillermo is reevaluating his life. Who is he, if not a familiar, who will do anything to please his Master in hopes of one day being turned into a vampire? Meanwhile, the vampires are reevaluating, too. When their former roommate reappears after a 50-year nap, they realize how little they’ve done in half a century — not one goal accomplished, not one dream pursued, not one part of the New World conquered (except for their street and part of Ashley Street).
In the sixth and final season of the Emmy-nominated comedy, Nandor, Nadja, Laszlo, Colin, and Guillermo will enter the workforce, visit New Hampshire, go to a human dinner party, fête The Baron, and conjure a demon — all while trying to find their place and their purpose in this crazy, mixed-up world.
Primos Halloween Special Episodes – October 23 on Disney+
- “Summer of Hacienda Chills” – Tater and Lotlot uncover the reason why the summer has been so spooky.
- “Summer of Los Bots” – Tater wants payback for being Fordita’s lab rat.
SuperKitties Season 2 Halloween Episodes – October 23 on Disney+
- “Super Spooky House” – The Kitties face their fears and enter the Super Spooky House.
- “Pumpkin Ball” – When the Pumpkin Ball is stolen, it’s up to the SuperKitties to get it back in time for the Halloween Party.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place – October 30, first eight episodes on Disney+
“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” follows an adult, Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman, and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.
