Disney+ Rolls Out Halloween 2026 Lineup: 13 Essential Movies to Watch This Fall
Spooky season is already creeping in, and Disney+ subscribers have plenty of Halloween options before October even begins.
The service has a mix of witchy comedies, ghost stories, monster adventures, animated favorites, and older Disney classics ready for seasonal movie nights. Some work well for younger viewers, while others bring a little more suspense without leaving the family-friendly lane.
For anyone building a Halloween watchlist in 2026, these 13 Disney movies and specials offer plenty of variety.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Few seasonal movies fit both Halloween and Christmas quite like The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
The PG-rated animated film follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, after he becomes fascinated with Christmas and tries to bring the holiday into his own world.
Twitches (2005)
Disney Channel fans can revisit another supernatural favorite with Twitches (2005).
Rated TV-PG, the movie stars Tia and Tamera Mowry as twins separated at birth who reunite on their 21st birthday. They soon discover that their magical abilities become even stronger when they work together.
Haunted Mansion (2023)
For viewers looking for a newer option, Haunted Mansion (2023) brings Disney’s famous attraction back to the screen.
The PG-13 movie follows a mother and son who move into a New Orleans home filled with supernatural residents. They eventually call on a group of unusual experts for help.
Halloweentown (1998)
Few Disney Channel Halloween movies have built the same nostalgic following as Halloweentown (1998).
The TV-PG film follows Marnie as she learns that she comes from a family of witches. That discovery leads her to Halloweentown, where magical and supernatural residents live everyday lives.
Spooky Buddies (2011)
Families wanting something especially light can turn to Spooky Buddies (2011).
The G-rated adventure sends Disney’s talking puppies into a Halloween mystery involving a strange mansion, a ghost, and an evil warlock.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
The Sanderson sisters made their long-awaited return in Hocus Pocus 2 (2022).
The PG-rated sequel introduces three high school students who find themselves dealing with the witches after the Black Flame Candle brings the witches back…again.
Frankenweenie (2012)
Tim Burton brings a darker visual style to Frankenweenie (2012), though the movie still fits comfortably into Disney’s family Halloween lineup.
The PG-rated stop-motion story follows Victor as he uses science to bring his dog, Sparky, back to life. His experiment quickly creates complications far beyond what he expected.
Mom’s Got a Date With a Vampire (2000)
Another Disney Channel throwback comes with Mom’s Got a Date With a Vampire (2000).
The TV-PG movie follows siblings who want their mother out of the house so they can pursue their own plans. Their night becomes much more complicated when they begin to suspect her date may actually be a vampire.
The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Before Disney revisited the attraction in 2023, Eddie Murphy starred in The Haunted Mansion (2003).
The PG-rated comedy follows a real estate agent and his family after they enter Gracey Manor and encounter the supernatural residents inside. The story draws from Disney’s well-known Haunted Mansion attraction.
Girl vs. Monster (2012)
Girl vs. Monster (2012) gives Disney Channel fans another monster-filled choice.
The TV-PG story follows Skylar as she learns that her parents are monster hunters. After accidentally releasing creatures they had captured, she has to confront the problem herself.
Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)
Disney combined two familiar properties in Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021).
The TV-PG special sends Gonzo into the Haunted Mansion for an overnight challenge, with familiar Muppet characters stepping into roles inspired by the attraction’s ghostly residents.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Of course, any Disney Halloween marathon would feel incomplete without Hocus Pocus (1993).
The PG-rated comedy brings the Sanderson sisters back from the dead in Salem, where the three witches create chaos after centuries away. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy lead the cast.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
Disney fans can also go much further back with The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949).
The G-rated animated feature combines two stories, including an adaptation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” That portion follows Ichabod Crane and culminates in his famous encounter with the Headless Horseman.
Disney+ Has Plenty for Spooky Season
Disney+ gives families several different ways to start celebrating Halloween well before October 31.
From older animated stories to Disney Channel favorites and newer Haunted Mansion adventures, these 13 movies and specials cover a wide range of styles and generations.
That makes it easy to build a Halloween marathon now instead of waiting until the final weeks of October.
