A Beloved Halloween Classic Is the Most-Watched Movie on Disney+ This Week

With the Halloween season underway in October 2026, Disney+ subscribers are turning to seasonal favorites, family-friendly fantasy adventures, and major animated hits. Viewership data reveals a strong surge in beloved autumnal classics alongside high-profile theatrical releases continuing their momentum on the streaming charts.

From nostalgic witch comedies and spooky high school adventures to high-tech animated journeys, audiences are streaming an eclectic mix of movies across the platform’s catalog. The following selection features the most popular films captivating viewers on the service this week.

‘Halloweentown High’ (2004)

In this installment of the ‘Halloweentown’ film series, high school student Marnie Piper organizes an exchange program that integrates supernatural teenagers into a mortal high school. To obtain approval from the supernatural council, the Cromwell family wagers their magical powers under the strict condition that no harm befalls any mortal. Tensions rise when a hidden faction known as the Knights of the Iron Dagger plots to expose the supernatural visitors and strip away their magical abilities. Marnie must cooperate with her family and new human classmates to neutralize the threat before midnight on Halloween.

‘Edward Scissorhands’ (1990)

Directed by Tim Burton, the fantasy feature centers on an unfinished artificial young man whose creator dies before replacing his scissor blades with human hands. A suburban saleswoman discovers Edward living alone in a secluded Gothic mansion and welcomes him into her family’s pastel neighborhood. While the community initially embraces his extraordinary talent for hedge sculpting and hair styling, Edward soon develops feelings for the saleswoman’s teenage daughter, Kim. Unfounded accusations, misunderstandings, and jealousy from local youths rapidly turn the suburban residents against the gentle creation. Edward is eventually forced to flee back to his mountain sanctuary to escape the vengeful townspeople.

‘Casper’ (1995)

Based on the classic comic character, this live-action supernatural comedy focuses on a friendly spirit residing in a coastal mansion named Whipstaff Manor. After inheriting the estate, an opportunistic heiress hires paranormal therapist Dr. James Harvey to exorcise the premises so she can claim a hidden treasure. Dr. Harvey moves into the mansion with his teenage daughter Kat, who quickly develops a bond with Casper while attempting to avoid his obnoxious ghostly uncles. Kat and Casper investigate the history of the young ghost’s past life and discover a secret invention built to bring deceased spirits back into living human form. Greedy interference forces the companions to protect the machine while attempting to help the friendly apparition complete unfinished business.

‘Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!’ (2026)

Spinning off from the animated preschool series ‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’, this animated crossover special follows young web-slingers Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Gwen Stacy during their neighborhood festivities. Their seasonal celebrations face sudden danger when a mysterious trickster named Hallows’ Eve unleashes magical spells across the city to disrupt trick-or-treaters. Faced with escalating mayhem, the web-slingers join forces with the Avengers, combining their powers with high-tech equipment to counter the villain’s illusions. The heroes race through illuminated city streets to protect families and bring an end to Hallows’ Eve’s scheme before Halloween night concludes.

‘Hocus Pocus 2’ (2022)

Set decades after the events of ‘Hocus Pocus’, this supernatural comedy tracks modern Salem teenagers Becca and Izzy as they perform a birthday ritual. Their incantation inadvertently ignites a replica of the Black Flame Candle, which resurrects the seventeenth-century Sanderson sisters once more. Upon returning to life, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary attempt to cast the forbidden Magicae Maxima spell to grant themselves ultimate power and exact revenge on Salem’s mayor. The teenagers must uncover their own emerging magical affinities to outsmart the witches and save the town before sunrise.

‘Hotel Transylvania’ (2012)

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, this computer-animated comedy takes place at an isolated resort created specifically to shelter classic monsters from human civilization. Count Dracula invites his monstrous friends to celebrate a milestone birthday for his adventurous teenage daughter, Mavis. The sanctuary’s strict human-free policy is jeopardized when a wandering backpacker named Jonathan stumbles directly through the front doors. To prevent widespread panic among his guests, Dracula disguises Jonathan as a creature while working desperately to stop Mavis and the human from falling in love.

‘Halloweentown’ (1998)

This Disney Channel Original Movie centers on a teenager named Marnie Piper, who discovers on Halloween night that she descends from a prominent family of witches. After their visiting grandmother Aggie departs, Marnie and her siblings secretly follow her onto an otherworldly bus that travels to an alternate dimension where monsters live in harmony. Upon reaching the parallel realm, the Cromwell children discover that an ominous presence is systematically kidnapping citizens and threatening the town’s survival. The young siblings must tap into their newly discovered magical powers to awaken their mother and grandmother and save both worlds from an evil warlock.

‘Toy Story 5’ (2026)

Directed by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, this theatrical installment in the long-running Pixar franchise confronts the growing tension between physical toys and modern digital devices. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie face a critical challenge when an advanced touchscreen tablet named Lilypad arrives in the bedroom of their owner, Bonnie. As Lilypad’s interactive screen captures Bonnie’s attention, the traditional toys find themselves sidelined and forced to navigate unfamiliar electronic routines. The ensemble embarks on an inventive journey to reconnect with their owner and reaffirm the enduring importance of hands-on, imaginative playtime.

‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)

Directed by Kenny Ortega, this cult comedy follows California transplant Max Dennison after he moves to Salem, Massachusetts, with his family. While exploring an abandoned cottage on Halloween night with his sister Dani and classmate Allison, Max lights the legendary Black Flame Candle and resurrects the Sanderson sisters. The witches, who were executed three centuries earlier, attempt to consume the life forces of Salem’s children before sunrise to secure immortality. Aided by an immortal cursed black cat named Binx, the children race across town to steal the witches’ spellbook and stop the trio before dawn.

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993)

Produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion animated musical focuses on Jack Skellington, the beloved Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. Growing tired of repeating the same macabre holiday routine every autumn, Jack discovers a magical doorway that leads to the cheerful world of Christmas Town. Fascinated by the festive imagery, Jack convinces the citizens of Halloween Town to kidnap Santa Claus and produce their own unconventional Christmas gifts. Despite cautionary visions from a caring rag doll named Sally, Jack takes to the sky in a skeletal sleigh, triggering accidental pandemonium across the globe.

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