Hulu and Disney+ bring Halloween frights with new streaming events

On September 29, 2025, Hulu and Disney+ announced the return of Halloween programming featuring a non-stop stream of episodes from 'The Simpsons’ 'Treehouse of Horror' series. This announcement marks a significant push for Halloween-themed content on these platforms as the spooky season approaches. Besides the 'Treehouse of Horror' stream, Disney+ will also offer three additional Halloween streams: 'Hallowstream', which focuses on Halloween classics, 'Villains', that showcases iconic evil characters, and 'Waverly Place', dedicated to the 'Wizards of Waverly Place' franchise. In addition to these themed streams, the platforms revealed new Halloween premieres, enhancing the festive programming lineup. Among these premieres is a brand new Marvel series titled 'Marvel Zombies', along with specials featuring characters from shows like 'Vampirina: Teenage Vampire', 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place', 'Electric Bloom', and 'Kiff'. Disney Junior will contribute to the festivities by broadcasting themed episodes of popular series like 'Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends', 'Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends', and 'SuperKitties'. For viewers seeking more intense thrills, both platforms will stream classic horror films including titles like 'Hand that Rocks the Cradle', 'The Sixth Sense', 'The Happening', and selections from the 'Saw' and 'Blade' franchises. This extensive collection aims to meet varying audience preferences ranging from family-friendly Halloween fun to spine-chilling horror. Overall, the expansion of Halloween programming on Hulu and Disney+ reflects a growing trend of engaging audiences with seasonal content. The streaming giants are capitalizing on the rising interest in themed festivities and providing diverse offerings that cater to different tastes and age groups during this spooky time of year.