It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Tops Apple TV Chart
The Peanuts Halloween special ranked above new releases Tenzing and Matchbox on Apple TV in the U.S. on October 26, 2026.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was the number 1 movie on Apple TV in the United States as of October 26, 2026, in the week before Halloween. The 1966 Peanuts special, which features Charlie Brown and Linus, is available as an Apple TV streaming exclusive.
The special placed above new releases on the platform, including Tenzing and Matchbox, according to screenrant.com.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was released in 1966 as the first Peanuts holiday special. It aired annually on broadcast TV from 1966 until Apple TV acquired the rights and made it a streaming exclusive.
The special was the first Halloween TV special ever produced, preceding shows such as Garfield's Halloween Adventure and The Simpsons' "Treehouse of Horror" episodes. Apple TV also carries the other Peanuts holiday specials, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Quick answers
Where can I watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?
It is available as a streaming exclusive on Apple TV.
When did It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown come out?
The Peanuts special was released in 1966.
What movie was number 1 on Apple TV in October 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was the number 1 movie on Apple TV in the United States.