Today, Apple TV+ announced a five-year extension as the exclusive streaming home for all things Peanuts, through an expanded partnership with WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions until 2030. The new deal includes the classic Peanuts library, as well as plans for more new original series and specials.
Apple has been home to the Peanuts classic library since 2020, alongside multiple original programming collaborations starting in 2018, and is currently in production with WildBrain and Peanuts on a brand-new animated feature film starring Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, announced in 2023.
“In this milestone 75th anniversary year, it feels incredibly meaningful to continue our collaboration with our brilliant partners at WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson,” said Tara Sorensen, Head of Children’s Programming, Apple TV+. “Our commitment, dedication and passion for Peanuts runs deep. These beloved characters and stories hold a timeless significance, resonating with people of all ages across the globe. And we are delighted that the iconic holiday specials will be available for everyone to experience, continuing this time-honored, comforting tradition.”
Fans can celebrate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts all year long on Apple TV+, as the exclusive home to an award-winning slate of original animated series and specials, alongside beloved Peanuts classics, including special free streaming windows to enjoy the iconic Peanuts holiday specials from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide. Don’t miss…:
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, available Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19
Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle. - A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, available Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16
For over 50 years of this Peanuts classic, Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, even though he is already going to celebrate at his grandmother’s. Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends. - A Charlie Brown Christmas, available Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14
In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Lucy recruits Charlie Brown to be the director of the gang’s holiday play. Can he overcome his friends’ preference for dancing over acting, find the “perfect” tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas?
Subscribers can watch these specials anytime, all year long.
Apple TV+’s award-winning original Peanuts series include the Emmy and Annie Award-nominated Snoopy in Space, The Snoopy Show and Camp Snoopy, as well as new original specials under the Snoopy Presents banner including Emmy Award-nominated programs It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown; Lucy’s School; To Mom (and Dad), with Love; One-of-a-Kind Marcie; Welcome Home, Franklin; the Annie Award-nominated For Auld Lang Syne and the recently premiered A Summer Musical.
Apple TV+ also features two Emmy Award-winning original Peanuts documentaries, Who Are You Charlie Brown? and Peanuts In Space: Secrets of Apollo 10, and classic anthology titles including It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown and Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, among many others. In 2023, Apple set its first original Peanuts feature film, taking Snoopy and Charlie Brown on an epic adventure through the Big City.
Fans can also enjoy Peanuts come to life on Apple Watch and Apple TV with the Snoopy watch face featuring the iconic canine along with his feathered friend, Woodstock, set in themes based on the classic comic strip as well as with dynamic screen savers that are perfect for families and constantly changing with animations, seasonal scenes and Easter eggs featuring iconic Snoopy and Woodstock moments.
