Kit KittlestadOct 3, 2025 4 min read

What’s on Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween in 2025

Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween lineup
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Grab your pumpkin spice latte and a blanket, because Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween 2025 is back. 

The beloved annual event is back with a stacked Halloween movie schedule running all October long, featuring everything from family-friendly favorites to spine-tingling classics.

If Halloween isn’t complete for you without Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, or a trip to Halloweentown, you’re in luck.

Freeform is making sure the month is packed with spooky movies that keep the spirit alive right up until October 31.

What to Expect in This Year’s Lineup

Freeform isn’t just replaying the same old titles on loop. The 2025 lineup includes a mix of Disney classics, Tim Burton favorites, and a few unexpected picks to keep things interesting. 

Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus | Disney

Expect a full day marathon of Burton films, plenty of witches and ghosts, and at least one giant pumpkin or two.

Here’s a quick sample of some of the most popular movies and specials you’ll see this year:

  • Hocus Pocus

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Beetlejuice

  • Halloweentown

  • Casper

  • Hocus Pocus 2

  • The Addams Family

  • Matilda

  • Hotel Transylvania

  • The Haunted Mansion

Of course, this is just a taste. The full lineup covers dozens of films, meaning you’ll always find something spooky (or silly) to watch each night of the month.

Halloween TV Specials You Won’t Want to Miss

This year isn’t just about movies. Halloween TV specials and one-off features are sprinkled into the mix, giving us even more to watch. 

Freeform has promised animated shorts, Disney Channel favorites, and a few double-feature nights for when one film simply isn’t enough.

Freeform's 31 nights of halloween lineup
Freeform

Another highlight is a full slate of family-friendly picks on Halloween weekend, making it easy to plan a cozy night in before or after trick-or-treating. 

Then, the late-night programming leans a little darker, so the adults can still get their fill of scares.

How to Watch Freeform Halloween 2025

The good news is you don’t need to rearrange your life to catch the lineup. You can tune in live through cable providers like:

  • Xfinity

  • DirecTV

  • Dish

  • Verizon

If you’d rather stream, head to Freeform.com or use the Freeform app, which lets you log in with a TV provider.

The Nightmare Before Christmas | Disney
The Nightmare Before Christmas | Disney

The entire Halloween movie schedule is posted online. So, if you’re determined not to miss a specific showing of Hocus Pocus or The Nightmare Before Christmas, you can plan ahead. 

Just note that some of the times are subject to change, so double-check the calendar before settling in.

Why Fans Look Forward to It Every Year

Of course, it’s not just about watching movies we’ve seen a dozen times before. There’s something comforting about the tradition itself. 

Halloween movies
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For many, Freeform’s monthlong marathon signals the start of the season as much as pumpkins on porches or candy aisles in the stores.

Last year, the programming block drew more than 20 million viewers. With this year’s expanded mix of nostalgic favorites and newer releases, that number could climb even higher.

Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween 2025 Is Here to Stay

Whether you’re watching with kids, roommates, or just your cat, Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween 2025 is one of those traditions that makes October feel complete. 

It’s a chance to rewatch our favorites, stumble across a forgotten gem, and let the spooky season unfold night after night.

So, light a candle, bake a treat, and get ready to keep the TV on Freeform all month long. The full calendar of spooky movies is waiting, and Halloween will be here before we know it.

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