October is shaping up to be a thrilling month for both Disney+ and Hulu, with an abundance of spooky content that will make Halloween fans giddy with excitement.
Let’s dive into what each streaming platform has in store for you this spooky season!
Disney+: A Family-Friendly Halloween Fest
Disney+ is embracing Halloween with both new and nostalgic content that’s perfect for families and kids.
- October 2: Mickey’s Spooky Stories (Season 1) kicks off early in the month with five episodes of eerie fun featuring Mickey and friends. This is the perfect blend of spooky yet lighthearted entertainment for young viewers.
- October 4: Spookiz: The Movie brings some animated monster fun, while Shortstober with Big City Greens is a Halloween-themed special packed with short-form adventures to celebrate the spooky season.
- October 9: Get ready for a blast from the undead with ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series (Season 1, 5 episodes), where Disney’s favorite zombie characters return in animated form, offering a blend of spooky fun and musical adventures.
- October 16: Fans of Halloween-themed episodes won’t want to miss Kiff, which is serving up a special Halloween episode. On the same day, Me & Mickey and Me & Winnie the Pooh also drop new shorts for a lighter Halloween vibe.
- October 18: For Marvel fans, the spooky month gets a super twist with LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition. Who doesn’t love Halloween with a touch of Marvel superhero action?
- October 25: Finally, get ready for a musical legend with Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. While not Halloween-themed, this premiere brings some exciting star power to round out the month’s releases.
Hulu: Halloween Treats with a Dash of Horror
Hulu’s October lineup embraces the darker side of Halloween, offering up more mature, hair-raising content for those looking to get scared.
- October 1: Hulu’s Halloween begins with a bang, dropping a slew of spooky movies like Annabelle Comes Home(2019), Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012), and the creepy The Curse of La Llorona (2019). Classics like Edward Scissorhands (1990) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) also join the Halloween festivities, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
- October 7: Solar Opposites gets in on the fun with a Halloween Special that will surely offer the perfect mix of quirky alien humor and seasonal spookiness.
- October 11: The vampire cult favorite Fright Night (2011) returns to Hulu, offering horror fans a fresh dose of bloodsucking terror. On the same day, Hulu also drops Sting (2024), adding to the thriller lineup with more chills.
- October 14: Fans of Family Guy will be excited for the Halloween Special, bringing its signature irreverent humor to the Halloween season.
- October 15: Hulu’s Huluween event kicks off with FX’s American Horror Stories. Known for spine-chilling tales and terrifying visuals, this event is sure to delight horror aficionados looking for their seasonal dose of fear.
- October 19: More animated fun comes to the platform with The Lego Batman Movie (2017). While not strictly Halloween-focused, it’s a great choice for a family-friendly spooky night.
- October 21: Horror enthusiasts should mark their calendars for Carved (2024), a film premiere offering some gory thrills to round out the month.
- October 22: One of Hulu’s crown jewels this season is the premiere of What We Do in the Shadows (Season 6). The comedy-horror series about modern-day vampires is the perfect show to binge during Halloween.
- October 31: For the grand finale of the month, 60 Seconds to Sell (Complete Season 1) and The Best And Worst U.S. Presidents (Complete Season 1) add some unique non-Halloween content to balance out the scares, rounding out a thrilling October lineup.
The Perfect Halloween on Disney+ and Hulu
With a combination of animated fun, nostalgic favorites, and chilling horror, both Disney+ and Hulu are providing content for every type of Halloween lover. Disney+ is leaning into family-friendly spooky celebrations with Halloween specials and animated shorts, while Hulu is delivering a darker, more mature selection of thrillers, horror flicks, and eerie series.
It’s also worth noting that beyond the Halloween-themed content, there are many other titles coming to both streaming platforms in October.
For example, Disney+ will be premiering Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Incredible Dr. Pol The Grand Finale, while Hulu is bringing a variety of series like Abbott Elementary (Season 4) and Accused (Season 2). These additions ensure that October has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for spooky content or just great entertainment.
So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a month of spooky streaming!