New Year's Eve is nearly here, and it's time to usher in 2025. You may have New Year's Eve party plans in the works, or maybe you want to be home to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop. If you prefer to lounge at home and ring in the new year with peace and quiet, why not put on some of your favorite New Year's Eve movies? If there's one program to add to your list, it's Happy New Year, Charlie Brown.
First airing in 1985, the special follows the Peanuts gang as Charlie Brown tries to write a book report about Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. The only issue is everyone is on Christmas vacation, and he wants to hang out with his friends at Peppermint Patty's upcoming New Year's Eve get-together. Add in the fact that Charlie's crush (the Little Red-Haired Girl) may make an appearance, and he must complete his work before losing out on the party of the year at midnight.
If you've been trying to figure out how you can watch Happy New Year, Charlie Brown from home, you may already know it's not easy to find. In fact, there is only one way you can watch and stream Happy New Year, Charlie Brown online.
How can I watch and stream Happy New Year, Charlie Brown in 2024?
As of right now, folks won't be able to watch Happy New Year, Charlie Brown on streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu, nor will it be playing on live TV. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown is available to stream exclusively on AppleTV+.
For those looking to watch Happy New Year Charlie Brown on Apple TV+, you'll need to make sure you're all set up with an account. The streamer allows a 7-day free trial for any new subscribers before it becomes $9.99 per month to continue using the site. (You can access Apple TV+ free for three months whenever you buy a new Apple device and redeem the offer within 90 days of purchase). Once you're ready, you can watch the beloved Charlie Brown special on Apple TV+'s official website or on the Apple TV+ app.
While you're at it, why don't you make it a marathon and watch the newest Peanuts special, For Auld Lang Syne too? ICYMI: This came out in December 2021 and follows Lucy as she learns her grandma couldn't make it to Christmas. So, she does the next best thing: she throws a big New Year's Eve bash with all of her friends. It's a perfect pairing for Happy New Year, Charlie Brown, and it's a sweet way to enjoy the final moments of 2024 before a new era begins.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.