Yahoo Lifestyle 46 Best Halloween Movies to Stream on Disney+ This October
Add some light chills and thrills to your movie marathon with 'Edward Scissorhands,' 'Hocus Pocus' and more streaming on Disney+
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Johnny Depp in 'Edward Scissorhands,' 1990; Jack Skellington in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' 1993There's no better way to celebrate the spooky season than with a bewitchingly good movie.
Disney+, Disney's popular streaming platform, has dozens of Halloween titles, from cult classics like Hocus Pocus (1993) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) to animated favorites such as Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Coco (2017).
Plus, there are plenty of nostalgic Disney Channel Original Movies to get you in the Halloween spirit. Relive the '90s and early-2000s with picks like Halloweentown (1998), Twitches (2005) and Now You See It (2005).
Whether you're in the mood to laugh or want something a little more hair-raising, here are the best Disney+ Halloween movies to watch.
Edward Scissorhands
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Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in 'Edward Scissorhands,' 1990Edward (Johnny Depp) may look human from afar, but his scissor-like hands and the scars they've left behind ostracize him from society. When kindly suburban businesswoman Peg (Dianne West) takes him in, Edward's soft heart and artistic skills win over her family — particularly her teenage daughter (Winona Ryder) — but the very hands that create beauty also stir fear, causing the neighbors to sharpen their pitchforks.
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Hocus Pocus
This cult-favorite stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimi as 300-year-old witches from 17th-century Salem who return after being conjured up by pranksters. Released in 1993, the film continues to be one of the most popular Halloween movies.
Hocus Pocus 2
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Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy in 'Hocus Pocus 2,' 2022The Sanderson sisters returned in September 2022 for the highly anticipated Hocus Pocus sequel, in which Winifred, Sarah and Mary seek revenge on present-day Salem. In addition to Midler, Parker and Najimy, the film also stars Gossip Girl's Whitney Peak, Dirt's Lilia Buckingham and American Horror Stories' Belissa Escobedo as three teens who work to stop the witches before dawn on Halloween night.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
As Halloween Town's Pumpkin King Jack Skellington grows tired of the same old "scare" routine, he stumbles across Christmas Town, where life is much more joyful. Things don't exactly go to plan when he becomes so enamored with the holiday that he decides to take it over, usurping the role of Santa Claus himself. The 1993 Tim Burton-produced classic features spellbinding animation and music by Danny Elfman, who also serves as the singing voice of Jack. Chris Sarandon and Catherine O'Hara also star.
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The Haunted Mansion
In this thrilling comedy from 2003, Eddie Murphy plays a real estate agent whose family must face the many ghosts of Gracey Manor. To break the age-old curse, they team up with a supernatural psychic, played by Jennifer Tilly.
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Haunted Mansion
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Tiffany Haddish, LaKeith Stanfield and Owen Wilson in 'Haunted Mansion,' 2023Round two of transforming this Walt Disney haunted attraction into a film has arrived! This 2023 horror comedy follows a single mom (Rosario Dawson) who assembles a diverse team of experts to evict the ghosts haunting her newly purchased estate. Haunted Mansion also features a stellar ensemble, including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto.
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Muppets Haunted Mansion
This 53-minute musical comedy follows Gonzo's spooky night in the Haunted Mansion, accompanied by fellow beloved Muppets characters like Kermit and Pepé the King Prawn. Released in 2021, it also features human stars John Stamos, Taraji P. Henson and Darren Criss.
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Halloweentown
Released in 1998, this Disney Channel Original Movie follows Marnie (Kimberly J. Brown) and her younger siblings (Joey Zimmerman, Emily Roeske) who board a magical bus with their grandmother Aggie (Debbie Reynolds) and arrive in Halloweentown — another world where ghosts and witches live. On her 13th birthday, Marnie discovers that she herself is a witch, and when an evil force threatens to take over Halloweentown, she joins her mother and grandmother to help save the day.
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Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
In this 2001 Disney Channel sequel, something strange happens in Halloweentown. When young witch Marnie and her grandmother Aggie begin investigating, they discover that a warlock (Daniel Kountz) plans to cast a terrible spell on the town and has stolen Aggie's spellbook so that she can't reverse it. Marnie then has to use her newfound powers to stop it and save Halloweentown.
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Halloweentown High
The third installment of the popular Disney Channel franchise, Halloweentown High was released in 2004 and follows Marnie's high school adventures. She convinces the Halloweentown Council to send students to her school in the mortal world, promising to give up her magic if any harm should come to them. When the Knight of the Iron Dagger threatens to destroy all things magical, Marnie must save her friends and powers.
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Return to Halloweentown
Marnie (Sara Paxton, replacing Kimberly Brown) has received a full scholarship to Halloweentown's prestigious Witch University. However, a new school rule says that no magic is allowed on campus. Marnie then discovers an ancient prophecy with a secret that she must uncover. This 2006 film is the final installment of the Halloweentown franchise.
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Twitches
Based on the best-selling book series, this 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie stars Tia and Tamera Mowry as "twitches," twin witches who were separated at birth. When they're reunited on their 21st birthday, they discover their powers are twice as strong when together — and that they must use them to save the world.
Twitches Too
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Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry-Housley in 'Twitches Too,' 2007The 2007 sequel to the Disney Channel Original hit follows twitches Alex and Camryn as they navigate their powers. When evil forces threaten their magical land of Coventry, the sisters have to band together to banish them.
Cruella
This 2021 prequel provides a backstory to one of Disney's most famous villains: Cruella de Vil (Emma Stone). It's set in 1970s London and follows Estella, a grifter with aspirations in the fashion world who eventually transforms into her alter-ego, the revenge-bent Cruella. Emma Thompson also stars in the thrilling live-action crime drama.
Into the Woods
Based on the stage musical by Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods is a modern twist on classic fairy tales. With a powerhouse cast including Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden and more, the 2014 film centers around a baker and his wife who strike a deal with a witch to have a child.
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Based on the novel of the same name, this Tim Burton-directed fantasy adventure was released in 2016 and stars Eva Green, Chris O'Dowd and Allison Janney. After the passing of his grandfather, who had told him stories about such a place, Jake (Asa Butterfield) discovers another realm where children with unusual powers stay young forever. When danger arises, Jake and the children work together to protect their secret world.
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Frankenweenie
Disney's twist on the classic tale from Tim Burton, Frankenweenie, tells the story of Victor (voiced by Charlie Tahan), who brings his beloved dog Sparky back to life with the help of his science teacher. However, things go awry when the other students discover the resurrected pet. The hilarious and heartwarming stop-motion film was released in 2012 and also stars Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder.
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Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
In this 2000 comedy, the Hansen siblings (Matt O'Leary, Laura Vandervoort) set their mom up on a date with a mysterious man so that they can sneak out of the house. However, things get a little more complicated when they discover their mom's date is a vampire. Starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch's Caroline Rhea and The Nanny's Charles Shaughnessy, this movie is bound to get you laughing while also putting you in a spooky mood.
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Under Wraps
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Mario Yedidia and Bill Fagerbakke in 'Under Wraps,' 1997For a spookily good time, tune into this pun-tastic Halloween comedy. It follows three 12-year-old friends — Marshall (Mario Yedidia), Gilbert (Adam Wylie) and Amy (Clara Bryant) — who accidentally revive a mummy they find in a neighbor's basement. They name the mummy Harold and scramble to return him to his final resting place before the clock strikes midnight on Halloween.
Don't Look Under the Bed
When a mysterious prankster befalls the town of Middlesburg, 13-year-old Frances McCausland (Erin Chambers) gets blamed for the mischief. To prove she's innocent, Frances enlists the help of her brother's (Nathan Stevens) imaginary friend, Larry Houdini (Ty Hodges). After discovering the Boogeyman (Steve Valentine) is responsible for the pranks, they work together to banish him and save the town.
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Taking place five years after the first Maleficent film, Aurora (Elle Fanning) prepares for her wedding to Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) in this 2019 sequel. However, her mother-in-law (Michelle Pfeiffer) plans to destroy all the fairies in the land. Along with Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) and a group of outcasts, Aurora hatches a scheme to stop her.
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Phantom of the Megaplex
In this 2000 film starring Taylor Handley and Mickey Rooney, 17-year-old Pete Riley (Handley) works at the local movie theater, which is rumored to be haunted by a phantom. The staff is thrilled when a major Hollywood movie premieres at the theater, but a series of strange occurrences lead them to believe that the supernatural being might actually exist.
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Smart House
In this 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie, high school science whiz Ben Cooper (Ryan Merriman) wins a computerized "smart house" — run by a virtual assistant named PAT (Katey Sagal). He quickly realizes that rather than make life easier, the system wreaks havoc on his family and eventually traps the Coopers in their home.
LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales
A follow-up to 1978's Star Wars Holiday Special, this 2021 animated movie follows Poe (voiced by Jake Green) and BB-8 after crash-landing on the volcanic planet Mustafar. While waiting for their X-Wing to be repaired, they meet Vaneé (Tony Hale), the loyal servant of Darth Vader who tells them three spooky stories about iconic villains of the Star Wars universe. Christian Slater also lends his voice to this 48-minute adventure.
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Spooky Buddies
This adorable and family-friendly movie is the fifth installment of the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchise and, this time, the Buddies face a spooky adventure in a mysterious mansion. With the help of some new friends, the pups must save the world by stopping Warwick the Warlock.
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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
This 1949 Disney classic combines two beloved children's stories, "The Wind in the Willows" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and is presented in its original theatrical format.
First, join J. Thaddeus Toad (voiced by Eric Blore) on a wild car ride with his friends Mole (Colin Campbell), Rat (Claud Allister) and Angus MacBadger (Campbell Grant). Then, watch as Ichabod Crane (Bing Crosby) competes with the town bully for the heart of Katrina Van Tassel (J. Pat O'Malley Jr.). Narrated by Basil Rathbone and Crosby, it's a timeless adventure the whole family will enjoy.
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Z-o-m-b-i-e-s
In the suburban town of Seabrook, humans and zombies have integrated at the local high school after the government created a device that stops zombies from craving brains. However, when the students have difficulty getting along, a cheerleader named Addison (Meg Donnelly) and a zombie named Zed (Milo Manheim) team up to unite them.
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Z-o-m-b-i-e-s 2
As zombie and human students continue to unite at Seabrook High, a new group of mysterious werewolves threatens Addison and Zed's progress — as well as their budding romance. As with the original 2018 film, the 2020 sequel also features musical numbers.
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Z-o-m-b-i-e-s 3
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From left: Terry Hu, Matt Cornett, Kyra Tantao, Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim in 'Z-o-m-b-i-e-s 3,' 2022The third Z-o-m-b-i-e-s film, released in 2022, finds Addison and Zed preparing to go off to college. Life in Seabrook is as peaceful as ever between zombies and humans; that is until a group of aliens shows up to compete in the international cheer-off that Addison has organized. When it seems like the aliens have more in mind than just cheerleading, the citizens of Seabrook grow suspicious.
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Girl vs. Monster
While trying to sneak out of the house, Skylar (Olivia Holt) discovers her parents (Jennifer Aspen, Brian Palermo) are monster hunters and accidentally release a monster from a containment chamber. Along with her two friends, she must recapture the creature to save her parents.
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The Scream Team
After their grandfather (Gary Reineke) dies, Ian (Mark Rendall) and Claire Carlyle (Kat Dennings) accompany their father (Robert Bockstael) to his hometown of Steeple Falls for the funeral. As Halloween approaches, they discover that the town is filled with ghosts trapped between earth and the afterlife. One such spirit, the Zachariah Kull (Kim Coates), keeps their grandfather's soul hostage, preventing him from reaching eternal rest.
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The Ghosts of Buxley Hall
When 100-year-old Buxley Hall suffers financially and begins allowing girls into the previously-boys-only academy, the school's ghosts let their disapproval be known. They seek out Jeremy (Rad Daly), a 13-year-old heir to a massive fortune, to help return Buxley Hall to its old ways — that is until they discover that Jeremy's aunt (Ruta Lee) plans to steal his inheritance and destroy the school.
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Descendants
In this 2015 film, the offspring of infamous Disney villains are imprisoned on a forbidden island. The new king makes a proclamation allowing them to attend school in the kingdom alongside the children of Disney heroes like Sleeping Beauty and Mulan. The "descendants" then have to decide if they want to continue their parents' villainous ways or become good for the kingdom's sake. The musical adventure stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson and more.
Descendants 2
Mal (Dove Cameron), the daughter of Maleficent, returns to the Isle of the Lost to discover that her nemesis, Uma (China Anne McClain), has taken over. Along with other kids, Uma embarks on a mission to release the prisoners on the isle once and for all in this 2017 sequel.
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Descendants 3
In the third installment of Descendants, Mal returns to the Isle of the Lost to bring more prisoners to Auradon Prep. When the barrier between the isle and the kingdom is threatened, Mal and the rest of the villainous offspring band together to save everyone.
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Descendants: The Rise of Red
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Brandy Norwood, Malia Baker and Paolo Montalban in 'Descendants: The Rise of Red,' 2024Descendants presents a new group of storybook characters (and a few familiar faces) in its fourth chapter, where Uma has taken the helm as Principal of Auradon Prep. As Uma's first decree to unite all of the kingdoms — including Wonderland — invites complete chaos, it now falls upon the Queen of Hearts' (Rita Ora) daughter Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Cinderella's (Brandy) daughter Chloe (Malia Baker) to fix it.
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Toy Story of Terror!
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Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and Woody in 'Toy Story of Terror!,' 2013Your favorite Toy Story characters come together in this 21-minute spooky adventure. After taking a detour on a road trip, Mr. Potato Head (voiced by Don Rickles) goes missing and the toys are tangled in the web of mystery. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack lend their voices in this 2013 release.
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The Black Cauldron
In this 1985 classic, a young boy (voiced by Grant Bardsley) embarks on a quest to find his mystical pig, Hen Wen, who has been kidnapped by an evil king (Arthur Malet). Along with his misfit friends, he must find the black cauldron before the king can use it to conjure up an army.
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Return to Oz
This 1985 film is the second adventure based on L. Frank Baum's Oz books. When Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) discovers that her friends have been turned to stone, she teams up with a new gang to save them and restore Emerald City.
Coco
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Miguel in 'Coco,' 2017A heartwarming tale, Coco follows a young boy with musical aspirations despite his family's generations-old ban on music. He embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of his ancestors and, along the way, meets a charming trickster who becomes a friend. Released in 2017, the animated movie stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal and Benjamin Bratt.
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
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David Henrie and Selena Gomez in 'Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie,' 2009In this 2009 film continuation of the hit Disney Channel series, the Russos attempt to enjoy a tropical family vacation. When Alex (Selena Gomez) accidentally casts a dangerous spell, she and her brother Justin (David Henrie) search for the Stone of Dreams to help reverse it.
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Mr. Boogedy
In this 1986 film, the Davis family ignores a warning about their new home and quickly discovers it's haunted by a 300-year-old spirit. At first, the ghost's antics are lighthearted, but eventually become more frightening, forcing them to face the terrifying Mr. Boogedy (Howard Witt).
Bride of Boogedy
A sequel to Mr. Boogedy, this 1987 follow-up shows the Davis family embracing their new life in New England after leaving their haunted home. As the town prepares for its annual festival, Mr. Boogedy returns and takes Mrs. Davis (Mimi Kennedy) as his captive. The rest of the Davis family attempts to save her and get rid of Mr. Boogedy once and for all.
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Monsters, Inc.
In this 2001 animated hit, Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) are on the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., where they extract screams from human children in the real world. When a little girl named Boo (Mary Gibbs) crosses over into their realm, the pair have to figure out how to get her back home.
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Monsters University
A prequel to Monsters, Inc., Monsters University is the backstory of how the franchise's central characters, Mike Wazowski and James P. 'Sulley' Sullivan, met and became friends. The pair form a rivalry in the University's Scare Program, ultimately getting them both kicked out. To rectify the situation, they're forced to work together along with a group of misfit monsters. The 2013 film stars Crystal and Goodman as Mike and Sulley, as well as Steve Buscemi and Helen Mirren.
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Now You See It
In this 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie, Aly Michalka plays Allyson Miller, an aspiring television producer who creates a reality show searching for the next great kid magician. The talented Danny Sinclair (Johnny Pacar) makes it to the final three contestants when Allyson discovers that his magic is actually real.
Watch Now You See It on Disney+
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