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36 of the Best Halloween Movies Streaming on Disney+ Right Now

Here's a full roster of everything to watch this October, from old Disney classics to new family favorites.

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After carefully crafting your costumes, loading up on plenty of sweet and sugary treats and covering your home with festive decorations, the last thing on your Halloween to-do list is to settle in for a spooky flick. If you're trying to get your Halloween movie fix without terrifying the kids, Disney has got you covered with an extensive library of nerve-wracking (but not nightmare-inducing) Disney Halloween movies.

Its family-friendly streaming service Disney+ has a whole array of family-friendly Halloween movies ranging from storied classics, to your old childhood favorites, to the newest releases you haven't seen a million times before. Revisit tried-and-true animated picks like The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, queue up Disney Channel originals such as Twitches on your streaming stick or revisit more recent blockbusters like Into the Woods. Even the magical Pixar worlds of Coco and Monsters Inc. feel appropriate this time of year. Whether you're in the mood for zombies, vampires, witches or ghosts, there's plenty of Halloween spirit to go around.

And if you've really exhausted your movie options, don't forget about the long list of Halloween-themed TV episodes that come with your subscription. Spooky installments from classic shows like Kim Possible, Gravity Falls and Wizards of Waverly Place can also round out your viewing party. This Halloween, kick back and relax, and let the mouse do the magic for you. Looking for more Halloween fun? Check out the best Halloween movies on Hulu and the best Halloween movies on Netflix.

Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)

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All your favorite Muppet friends are back for a spooky Halloween movie special, inspired by Disney's Haunted Mansion attractions.

Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales (2021)

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It's time for the Star Wars villains to shine in this LEGO-fied collection of three scary tales.

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Maleficent (2014)

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Available to stream on Disney+ just in time for Halloween, everyone's favorite Disney villain gets the live-action treatment, delving into Maleficent's backstory — and let's just say, it's complicated.

Under Wraps (2021)

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This Disney Channel original movie is a remake of the 1997 film; just like in the first one, this reboot involves a group of friends accidentally reviving a mummy right before Halloween.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, decides he's tired of the creepy ways of his haunted life. He chooses instead to spread Christmas cheer, but his little scheme causes more trouble than he bargained for.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

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This two-part movie (with a run time of just over an hour) kicks off with Disney's take on the classic story The Wind in the Willows. Then settle in for slightly spookier fare: The thrilling tale of the Headless Horseman from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

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Hocus Pocus (1993)

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It's simply not Halloween until you've watched this Disney classic about three witches who return from 17th-century Salem on a zany quest to reclaim their youth.

Spooky Buddies (2011)

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This is a great pick for little kids that love Paw Patrol. In this Halloween adventure, the talking pups known as the Buddies are investigating a haunted house — and must stop an evil warlock causing chaos.

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The Scream Team (2002)

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Starring a young Kat Dennings, two siblings travel to their dad's hometown for the funeral of their grandfather. But as everyone prepares for the town's annual Halloween festival, the kids discover that ghosts are real — and one is preventing their grandfather's soul from being at peace.

Growing Fangs (2021)

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Being a teen is hard enough, without having to deal with being half human/half vampire on top of it!

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The Haunted Mansion (2003)

The Haunted Mansion (2003)

Eddie Murphy stars in one of his funniest family movies in The Haunted Mansion, a story based on the classic haunted ride at Disneyland and Disney World.

Return to Oz (1985)

Return to Oz (1985)

An unofficial sequel to The Wizard of Oz, this installment has a bit of a Halloween-themed twist. The addition of new characters like Jack Pumpkinhead and Princess Ozma, the rightful ruler of Oz, join Dorothy on her return to L. Frank Baum's fantastical world.

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Frankenweenie (2012)

Frankenweenie (2012)

Little Sparky is beloved as the family pup. But after his untimely demise, his loving owner attempts to bring him back to life — as Frankenweenie.

Into the Woods (2014)

Into the Woods (2014)

When a baker and his wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt) wish for a child, they must successfully break a family curse by gathering the ingredients for a magic potion. With Meryl Streep starring as an evil witch and Anna Kendrick portraying Cinderella, you know this fantasy film is in good hands. 

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The Black Cauldron (1985)

The Black Cauldron (1985)

An evil king aims to acquire a mystical cauldron in an attempt to rule the world, but he may have met his match in a young pig keeper named Taran. Along with a princess, a bard, and a dog-like creature named Gurgi, Taran must stop the wicked emperor and save his magical pig. 

Toy Story of Terror! (2013)

Toy Story of Terror! (2013)

In this 21-minute short, rejoin Woody, Buzz and your favorite toys on a road trip that takes a turn for the unexpected. After Mr. Potato Head disappears, the gang must solve the mystery before they too meet the same fate.

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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Amidst World War II, three British children move to the countryside to stay with an eccentric hostess. Miss Price is attempting to become a witch! After successfully casting a spell on a bedknob, the group flies away to the fantastic Isle of Naboombu, home to lions, bears and more animated fun.

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

It's not Halloween without some monsters, and luckily these ones are the funny kind. Sulley and Mike — although the top scare team in Monstropolis — are scared stiff when a young girl named Boo follows them into their world. As they attempt to keep the little tagalong out of sight, they learn something priceless about humans.

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James and the Giant Peach (1996)

James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Based on the classic children's book, this Tim Burton-produced musical fantasy film follows a young orphan on a magical journey. With an enormous peach as their vessel, James and his new troupe of human-sized bug friends set sail. 

Coco (2017)

Coco (2017)

Inspired by the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, this Oscar-winning Pixar movie follows 12-year-old Miguel on his quest to become a musician — a goal that leads him into the magical world of his ancestors where he discovers the truth about his family's past. Although the November 1st holiday has nothing to do with Halloween, it's a great movie to watch the day before it's celebrated to learn more about it. 

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Lauren Puckett-Pope is a Culture Writer at ELLE.com, where she primarily covers film, television, and books. She was previously an Associate Editor at ELLE.com.
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