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The 52 Best Disney Halloween Movies You Can Stream on Disney+

Spooky season is fast approaching, which means it’s time to break out pumpkin carving tools and start watching your favorite Disney Halloween movies. Fortunately, we’ve got plenty of great options, from suspense-packed mysteries to kid-friendly films. And of course, we can’t forget about the nostalgic classics that totally freaked us out as kids (we’re looking at you, Hocus Pocus).

From the beloved Halloweentown franchise to Miguel's magical journey in Coco, we compiled a list of the best scary movies you can stream on Disney+ right this second. Keep reading for 52 of the best Disney Halloween movies you can stream on Disney+.

THE 22 BEST HALLOWEEN MOVIES ON NETFLIX RIGHT NOW


Which Disney Halloween Movie Is Most Popular on Disney+?

According to IMDb, it's none other than Hocus Pocus, which is currently ranked number one on their list of best Halloween movies on the streaming platform. Something tells us the Sanderson sisters would approve.

1. Girl vs. Monster (2012)

  • Cast: Olivia Holt, Kerris Dorsey, Brendan Meyer, Luke Benward
  • Run time: 89 minutes

When Skylar tries to sneak out of the house to meet her crush, she accidentally frees a monster from its chamber and discovers that her parents are actually monster hunters. Now that the creature is hell-bent on revenge, it's up to her and her friends to take it down.

2. Phantom of the Megaplex (2002)

  • Cast: Taylor Handley, Caitlin Wachs, Jacob Smith
  • Run time: 89 minutes

As Pete Riley and his colleagues at the Megaplex Theater prepare for a star-studded event, strange occurrences begin to take place, causing everyone to suspect that the theater is truly haunted by a phantom.

3. Halloweentown (1998)

  • Cast: Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag
  • Run time: 84 minutes

Young Marnie and her siblings are in for a spooky adventure when their grandmother Aggie takes them on a tour of Halloweentown, a place filled with witches, goblins and vampires.

4. Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001)

  • Cast: Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, Daniel Kountz
  • Run time: 80 minutes

When Halloweentown suddenly loses all its color and magic, Aggie, Marnie and her sister Sophie team up to get to the bottom of the matter.

5. Halloweentown High (2004)

  • Cast: Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, Judith Hoag
  • Run time: 82 minutes

Marnie and the teens of Halloweentown land a huge victory after she convinces the Council to let kids attend high school in the mortal world. But their celebration is cut short when the evil Knight of the Iron Dagger appears to stir up trouble.

6. Return to Halloweentown (2006)

  • Cast: Sara Paxton, Joey Zimmerman, Judith Hoag, Lucas Grabeel
  • Run time: 87 minutes

Marnie (Sara Paxton) is now 18 and headed for Witch University on a full scholarship—but it's not exactly smooth sailing. When she discovers that she holds a key to unlock the secret of an ancient prophecy, she enlists the help of her old friends.

7. Maleficent (2014)

  • Cast: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley
  • Run time: 97 minutes

Sleeping Beauty gets a sinister twist in this live-action remake, where the classic fairy tale is told through the eyes of Angelina Jolie's Maleficent, one of the most iconic Disney villains ever. Though critics had mixed feelings about the movie, it's Jolie's highest-grossing film to date.

8. Coco (2017)

  • Cast: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor
  • Run time: 105 minutes

When Miguel (voiced by Gonzalez), a 12-year-old aspiring musician, accidentally stumbles into the magical world of his ancestors, he uncovers some interesting secrets about his family.

9. The Haunted Mansion (2003)

  • Cast: Eddie Murphhy, Terence Stamp, Nathaniel Parker, Marsha Thomason
  • Run time: 86 minutes

A family vacation turns into a spooky adventure when real estate agent Jim Evers takes his family to a huge mansion that happens to be cursed.

10. Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000)

  • Cast: Caroline Rhea, Matt O'Leary, Charles Shaughnessy, Laura Vandervoort
  • Run time: 85 minutes

Adam Hansesn and his sister are desperate to get their mom out of the house so they can go about their sneaky plans. But things take a turn for the worse when Adam realizes that his mom's new date just might be an evil vampire.

11. Don't Look Under the Bed (1999)

  • Cast: Erin Chambers, Ty Hodges, Robin Riker, Steve Valentine
  • Run time: 92 minutes

When France McCausland gets framed for a bunch of awful pranks in her hometown, she enlists the help of her brother's imaginary friend, Larry Houdini, to clear her name.

12. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

  • Cast: Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Ken Page
  • Run time: 76 minutes

After stumbling upon Christmas Town, Jack Skellington, Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, feels inspired to fill Santa’s shoes and bring some holiday cheer of his own. Unfortunately, his efforts quickly turn into one big nightmare.

13. Twitches (2005)

Based on the book series by H. B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld, the movie follows identical twins Alex and Camryn. On their 21st birthday, they discover that they have magical powers and learn that there's a destiny to fulfill.

14. Twitches Too (2007)

  • Cast: Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kristen Wilson
  • Run time: 83 minutes

Go Twitches! Alex and Camryn are back, but this time, as they learn to master their powers together, an evil force threatens the magical land of Coventry—and it's up to these two to save the day.

15. The Scream Team (2002)

  • Cast: Mark Rendall, Kat Dennings, Robert Bockstael, Eric Idle
  • Run time: 88 minutes

Ian and Claire tag along with their dad when he visits his childhood home for the funeral of his own father. As the hometown plans a Halloween Festival, the kids learn that ghosts are actually a real thing—and that one of them is holding the spirit of their grandfather captive.

16. Hocus Pocus (1993)

  • Cast: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz
  • Run time: 96 minutes

Unbeknownst to three young pranksters who try to pull a harmless stunt, three villainous, 300-year-old witches are accidentally resurrected (and just in time for Halloween). Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are brilliant in this classic.

17. Return To Oz (1985)

  • Cast: Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Fairuza Balk
  • Run time: 113 minutes

Okay, so it’s not *technically* a Halloween movie. But this dark twist on the classic tale makes it a fitting choice for any spooky movie night. Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) returns to Oz and is surprised to see that her old pals have turned to stone. Even worse, she has to go up against some dangerous new enemies in order to save her friends and Emerald City.

18. Frankenweenie (2012)

  • Cast: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan
  • Run time: 87 minutes

It’s the most entertaining twist on Frankenstein you’ll ever see. Frankenweenie follows Victor and his pet dog, Sparky. After Sparky passes away, Victor uses science to bring his pup back to life—but his new creation just might do more harm than good.

19. Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

  • Cast: Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards
  • Run time: 97 minutes

Two alien orphans are determined to learn the truth about their past, but things get rather complicated when an evil millionaire tries to exploit them for their powers.

20. Return From Witch Mountain (1978)

  • Cast: Bette Davis, Christopher Lee, Ike Eisenmann, Kim Richards
  • Run time: 94 minutes

In this sequel, Bette Davis and Christopher Lee are criminals who nearly destroy the city of Los Angeles after using a young boy for his supernatural abilities. But there might be hope yet for the city, thanks to the little boy's powerful sister and her group of friends.


21. Spooky Buddies (2011)

  • Cast: Harland Williams, Sierra McCormick, Elisa Donovan, Jennifer Elise Cox
  • Run time: 88 minutes

A superhero team of anthropomorphic dogs is tasked with saving the day in this family-friendly adventure. Follow the adventures of the Buddies and their friends as they band together to stop a warlock from unleashing an evil hellhound.

22. Z-o-m-b-i-e-s (2018)

  • Cast: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman, Kylee Russell
  • Run time: 94 minutes

Who says that zombies and humans can't coexist? In this musical adaptation of David Light and Joseph Raso's ‘Zombies & Cheerleaders,’ a teen zombie athlete and a human cheerleader try to establish peace between their respective groups.

23. Mr. Boogedy (1986)

  • Cast: Richard Masur, Mimi Kennedy, Benjamin Gregory, David Faustino
  • Run time: 45 minutes

Despite warnings about a mysterious ghost that's been haunting their new home, the Davises move in and learn the hard way that ancient ghosts have been lurking in their spacious abode—including the terrifying Boogedy Man.

24. Bride of Boogedy (1987)

  • Cast: Richard Masur, Mimi Kennedy, Tammy Lauren, David Faustino
  • Run time: 100 minutes

Just one year after the Davis family defeats Mr. Boogedy and gets their happily-ever-after in Lucifer Falls, the evil spirit, makes a comeback. Only this time, he's hungry for revenge.

25. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009)

  • Cast: Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone
  • Run time: 98 minutes

A family vacation in the Caribbean goes south when Alex Russo (Selena Gomez) accidentally casts a spell that drastically alters the lives of everyone in the family and, worse yet, threatens to make the kids vanish altogether. Can she reverse the spell in time?

26. The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013)

  • Cast: Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Gregg Sulkin
  • Run time: 59 minutes

This time, the Russo family heads to Italy to meet their relatives, but when Alex winds up conjuring a spell that creates a Good Alex and an Evil Alex, the young wizard is tasked with saving her family from her evil doppelganger.

27. Invisible Sister (2015)

  • Cast: Rowan Blanchard, Paris Berelc
  • Run time: 77 minutes

An introverted teen named Cleo (Rowan Blanchard) accidentally makes her popular sister invisible when a science experiment goes horribly wrong. The only problem? Cleo has to impersonate her sister as they work together to reverse the invisibility.

28. The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980)

  • Cast: Dick O'Neill, Victor French, Louise Latham, Monte Markham
  • Run time: 120 minutes

Resident ghosts at the ancient Buxley Military Academy are disappointed to learn that the century-old school is merging with an all-girls school. As a result, they go out of their way to try and stop this merge. Get ready to laugh.

29. Toy Story of Terror! (2013)

  • Cast: Joan Cusack, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn
  • Run time: 21 minutes

After surviving their adventures at the daycare in Toy Story 3, Woody and the gang embark on a road trip in this Halloween special. But when they get a flat tire, they end up at a spooky hotel, where they experience a series of mysterious events.

30. Monsters, Inc. (2001)

  • Cast: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Mary Gibbs
  • Run time: 92 minutes

Welcome to the Monsters Incorporated factory, where the most skilled monsters get paid to scare as many little kids as possible. In Monstropolis, it’s believed that all children are toxic, but two monsters start thinking otherwise when one child sneaks into the factory. This charming flick will appeal to kids and parents alike.

31. Smart House (1999)

  • Cast: Katey Sagal, Ryan Merriman, Katie Volding, Kevin Kilner
  • Run time: 82 minutes

Okay, so it’s not technically a Halloween movie, but it certainly has plenty of scary moments. Ben Cooper (Ryan Merriman) and his family are stoked to win a "Smart House," but when the digital assistant, Pat, morphs into an overbearing mother, the new home turns into a nightmare.

32. Now You See It (2005)

  • Cast: Aly Michalka, Johnny Pacar, Frank Langella
  • Run time: 83 minutes

Allyson Miller (Aly Michalka), an aspiring TV producer, agrees to work on a reality show about finding the world's best kid magician. In the process, she meets an incredibly skilled young magician named Danny (Johnny Pacar), but it’s only a matter of time before she discovers his big secret.

33. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

  • Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer
  • Run time: 109 minutes

Nicolas Cage stars as a master sorcerer who fights to protect his city from a dangerous enemy, but after realizing that he needs help, he recruits Dave (Jay Baruchel), an unlikely accomplice, and trains him on the science of magic.

34. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

  • Cast: Eric Blore, J. Pat O'Malley, Colin Campbell, John McLeish
  • Run time: 68 minutes

Based on Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows and Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the classic fantasy follows two tales: One centers on the wealthy Mr. Toad and the other, Ichabod Crane, who travels through Sleepy Hollow one night and crosses paths with the Headless Horseman.

35. Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)

  • Cast: Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette
  • Run time: 106 minutes

When the ghost of Blackbeard (Peter Ustinov) suddenly appears in New England, he learns that he's been cursed to wander the Earth until he performs at least one good deed. Thankfully, he gets his opportunity when he sees that a college track team could use his assistance.

36. Lonesome Ghosts (1937)

  • Cast: Walt Disney, Clarence Nash, Pinto Colvig, Billy Bletcher
  • Run time: 8 minutes

Gather the kids for this fun and spooky adventure, where three mischievous ghosts decide to have some fun with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on a stormy night.

37. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

  • Cast: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, John Ericson
  • Run time: 117 minutes

Set during the Blitz in 1940, the film follows a newbie witch who intends to use her spells in the British war effort against the Nazis, but not without the help of three curious young children.

38. Willow (1988)

  • Cast: Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh
  • Run time: 126 minutes

After a young farmer finds an abandoned baby, he discovers that the child’s destiny involves defeating an evil queen. But will he be able to protect her long enough to live out her calling?

39. Monsters University (2013)

  • Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Peter Sohn
  • Run time: 104 minutes

Before they were scarers/BFFs, Mike and Sully were strangers attending the same university. This film shows how the two monsters met and became lifelong pals (and it also just so happens to be Disney’s first-ever prequel film).

40. The Book of Life (2014)

  • Cast: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube
  • Run time: 95 minuutes

When Manolo, a young bullfighter, is forced to choose between pleasing his family and following his heart, he embarks on a wild afterlife adventure on the Day of the Dead.

41. Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)

  • Cast: Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel
  • Run time: 53 minutes

Instead of attending an annual Halloween party, Gonzo and Page embark on one of their most terrifying adventures yet: staying in a haunted mansion for a night. What could go wrong?

42. Descendants (2015)

  • Cast: Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, and Cameron Boyce
  • Run time: 112 minutes

The rebellious children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella de Vil are all given a chance to redeem themselves by the Prince of Auradon. However, these teens only have one goal in mind: to free their parents from captivity.

43. Descendants 2 (2017)

  • Cast: Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Mitchell Hope, China Anne McClain
  • Run time: 111 minutes

After struggling to acclimate to her newfound fame as King Ben's girlfriend, Mal realizes that she doesn't quite fit in at Auradon. She decides to return to the Isle of the Lost, but she doesn't get the warmest welcome, since her formal rival now rules the island.

44. The Black Cauldron (1985)

  • Cast: Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthorne, Arthur Malet, John Byner, Phil Fondacaro
  • Run time: 80 minutes

Set during the early middle ages, the movie tells the story of a young pig keeper, who, with the help of Princess Eilonwy and a minstrel named Fflewddur, tries to stop an evil emperor from taking over the world. But in order to do that, they have to find and destroy a magical ancient cauldron.

45. What Lies Beneath (2000)

  • Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford, Diana Scarwid, Miranda Otto
  • Run time: 130 minutes

This creepy horror follows a former cellist who believes that her quiet Vermont home is actually haunted. Either that, or she's losing her mind...

46. The Sixth Sense (1999)

  • Cast: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette
  • Run time: 107 minutes

No matter how many times we watch this classic, seeing a terrified Cole whisper that he "sees dead people" will never get old. In the film, a child psychologist attempts to help a young boy who can communicate with spirits. But in the process, he gets a life-changing revelation.

47. Into the Woods (2014)

  • Cast: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine
  • Run time: 124 minutes

A witch conspires to teach important lessons to characters of popular children's stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel.

48. Upside-Down Magic (2020)

  • Cast: Izabela Rose, Siena Agudong
  • Run time: 97 minutes

After learning they have powers, BFFs Nory and Reina enroll at the Sage Academy for Magical Studies. Nory's skills land her in the Upside-Down Magic program, designed to train students with imperfect abilities.

49. Werewolf By Night (2022)

  • Cast: Sterling Beaumon, Madison Pettis, Luke Benward, Brian Stepanek
  • Run time: 98 minutes

A group of monster hunters are summoned to participate in a deadly competition to find a powerful relic after their leader, Ulysses Bloodstone, dies. But along the way, they're forced to confront a dangerous new enemy.

50. Growing Fangs (2021)

  • Cast: Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Cristela Alonzo
  • Run time: 20 minutes

The short film follows Val, a half-human, half-vampire teen who leads a double life by keeping half her identity a secret from both worlds. Things get messy when her human BFF pays a surprise visit to Val's monster-filled school.

51. Disenchanted (2022)

  • Cast: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Idina Menzel
  • Run time: 119 minutes

After getting their happily ever after in Enchanted, Giselle and Robert decide to live in Manhattan with Morgan, but adapting to the new community turns out to be more challenging than they thought. Worse yet, their move ends up causing chaos in both Andalasia and the real world.

52. Cruella (2021)

  • Cast: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry
  • Run time: 134 minutes

Set in 1970s London, the story follows the budding fashion genius, named Estella, as she makes friends with two thieves and starts to give in to her dark side, beginning her journey to become the villainous Cruella.


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