Halloween 2026 TV and Streaming Schedule
Updated
Halloween 2026 TV runs all month. AMC's FearFest turns 30, Freeform brings back 31 Nights of Halloween, Hulu has Huluween, and Disney Channel adds new seasonal episodes. Here are the key dates and the channels or apps you need, whatever TV provider you use.
Halloween 2026 at a glance
| Event | Dates | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| AMC FearFest (30th anniversary) | Oct 1–31 | AMC and AMC+ |
| 31 Nights of Halloween | Oct 1–31 | Freeform (next-day on Hulu for many titles) |
| Huluween | All of October | Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ |
| Disney Channel Halloween episodes | October | Disney Channel, then Disney+ |
AMC FearFest 2026 highlights
FearFest is hosted by the Crypt Keeper this year and has 650+ hours of horror on AMC and AMC+. Marathon dates to circle:
- Oct 7: Chucky marathon
- Oct 10: Creature Feature
- Oct 11: Stephen King marathon (the first was Oct 3)
- Oct 12 and Oct 27: Freddy (A Nightmare on Elm Street) marathons
- Oct 16 and Oct 26: Friday the 13th marathons
- Oct 18: Freddy vs. Jason
- Oct 24: Fear the '80s
- Oct 25: Halloween marathon, plus the season finale of The Terror: Devil in Silver
- Oct 30–31: "Halloween on Halloween" marathon
AMC+ also premieres the horror film YAGA on October 23.
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Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween
Freeform's annual event runs October 1–31. The new series Coven Academy premiered October 1, and there's a Tim Burton marathon on October 16. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire makes its Freeform premiere during the event. On Halloween night, the lineup includes Casper, Haunted Mansion, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Frankenweenie and Hocus Pocus 2 at 9:30 PM. Times are listed in your guide, so check the Freeform listings for your time zone.
Huluween and Disney picks
- Hulu: Huluween runs all month on Hulu and in Hulu on Disney+. Picks include Coven Academy, Hocus Pocus, new episodes of American Horror Story season 13, Ready or Not 2, SOULM8TE (from Oct 1) and the Hulu Original Clown Panic (Oct 7).
- Disney Channel: season 2 of Vampirina: Teenage Vampire premieres October 6 on Disney Channel and arrives on Disney+ the next day. Kiff and Phineas and Ferb also have Halloween specials.
How to get these channels with any provider
- AMC: carried in most cable, satellite and fiber TV packages. On Spectrum it's in TV Lite and every Stream TV plan, and Spectrum Stream TV plans also include AMC+ with Ads. Without TV, AMC+ streams FearFest on its own.
- Freeform: in most mid-tier TV packages and in Sling's Essentials plan ($19.99/mo). On Spectrum, Freeform is in Signature, Pro, VIP and Latino Más but not TV Lite.
- Hulu + Live TV: $99.99/mo ($49.99 the first month) with Disney+ included, so Huluween and the Disney titles come with it. See our Hulu + Live TV first-month deal guide.
Every app on this list streams over your home internet. If movie night buffers, check our streaming speed guide before you blame the app.
What's the best way to catch it all?
Classic horror marathons point to AMC or AMC+. Family favorites like Hocus Pocus point to Freeform or Hulu. A TV package with both channels covers live airings, and a Hulu or Disney+ bundle covers on-demand viewing. Many households only need one month of an add-on to cover October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is AMC FearFest 2026?
FearFest runs October 1–31, 2026, on AMC and AMC+. It ends with the "Halloween on Halloween" marathon on October 30–31.
What's on Freeform on Halloween night 2026?
The October 31 lineup includes Casper, Haunted Mansion, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Frankenweenie and Hocus Pocus 2 at 9:30 PM. Check your local guide for exact times.
Can I watch Halloween specials without cable?
Yes. AMC+ streams FearFest, Hulu streams Huluween titles, and live-TV streaming services and Sling's Essentials plan carry Freeform. Availability varies by service, so check the channel list for your ZIP.