‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Is Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

Apple TV+ mixed holiday staples, new originals, and a fresh concert film into this week’s most-watched lineup. From timeless ‘Peanuts’ specials that the service now hosts exclusively through 2030 to high-profile 2025 premieres and a 2023 action-comedy hit, there’s plenty to queue up whether you’re in a seasonal mood or chasing brand-new releases. Here’s what everyone’s streaming.

10. ‘The Family Plan’ (2023)

Mark Wahlberg stars as a suburban dad whose past as an elite government assassin sends his family on the run in this action-comedy. The movie premiered globally on Apple TV+ on December 15, 2023, and quickly became one of the service’s most-watched films. Apple’s press hub provides the synopsis, trailers, and cast information. The title remains available to stream ahead of its announced sequel.

9. ‘The Gorge’ (2025)

Scott Derrickson directs this genre-blending action romance about two elite operatives stationed on opposite sides of a mysterious chasm. Starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, the film premiered on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025. Apple and press materials note it became one of the platform’s biggest movie launches. Official listings detail the cast, runtime, and synopsis.

8. ‘Gracie Abrams: The Secret of Us Tour (Apple Music Live)’ (2025)

Recorded at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, this Apple Music Live special captures Gracie Abrams performing songs from ‘The Secret of Us’ along with fan favorites. The 1 hour 22 minute concert film landed on Apple platforms in late October 2025, with Apple’s pages highlighting the performance and related interviews. It anchors a broader Apple Music Live slate spotlighting major artists. Viewers can stream the full set and accompanying materials now.

7. ‘All of You’ (2025)

This romantic drama follows best friends Laura and Simon as they navigate whether to risk a long-standing bond for a deeper relationship. The Apple TV+ listing confirms a 2025 release with a 1 hour 38 minute runtime. The film is rated R and produced in the United Kingdom. It’s available now to stream on the service.

6. ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

Spike Lee reunites with Denzel Washington for a New York–set reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low.’ Washington plays a powerful music mogul forced into a harrowing moral dilemma after a kidnapping plot upends his life. The Apple Original began streaming on September 5, 2025, following a limited theatrical window. Apple’s press notes outline the film’s release details and creative background.

5. ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ (1965)

In this beloved special, Charlie Brown grapples with holiday commercialism and searches for the true meaning of the season with help from his friends. Apple TV+ carries the title year-round and has previously offered free viewing windows in December alongside other ‘Peanuts’ specials. The 25-minute program remains one of the most enduring entries in the franchise. It’s part of Apple’s extended ‘Peanuts’ rights through 2030.

4. ‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Directed by Paul Greengrass, this survival drama is inspired by true events from California’s 2018 Camp Fire. Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera lead the story of a bus driver and teacher racing to get 22 children to safety. After a limited theatrical run in September, it began streaming on Apple TV+ on October 3, 2025. The film runs about two hours and has official details and materials on Apple’s press site.

3. ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

This documentary features Ben Stiller reflecting on the life and work of his parents, comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. The film explores their cultural impact and family legacy, blending archival material with personal storytelling. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and is rated TV-MA on Apple TV+. The title debuted on the service in 2025.

2. ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ (1973)

This animated special finds Peppermint Patty inviting everyone to Charlie Brown’s house, prompting Snoopy to whip up his own unconventional feast. It originally aired in 1973 and now streams on Apple TV+, alongside the rest of the ‘Peanuts’ library. Apple has periodically opened short free windows for the holiday titles while keeping them available to subscribers all season. You can stream the 25-minute special on the platform.

1. ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ (1966)

First broadcast in 1966, this ‘Peanuts’ classic follows Linus as he waits in a pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin while the rest of the gang celebrates Halloween. Since 2020, Apple TV+ has been the exclusive streaming home for the holiday specials, with the deal extended through 2030. The special features Vince Guaraldi’s celebrated jazz score and is available year-round to subscribers. Apple has also offered brief free-to-watch windows around the holiday for non-subscribers.

Tell us which of these you’re watching next on Apple TV+ and why in the comments!