7 Halloween movies and shows for kids to watch in 2022
It’s officially Halloween season! Time to plan costume ideas, pick up candy, and decorate for the fun and scary season. Not only are we planning on festive activities to prepare for, but we’re also beginning our rewatch of Halloween favorites. In particular, fun classic Halloween movies and shows for kids that we grew up with and are now enjoyed by a new generation.
There have been many fun shows and movies for kids to watch on Halloween and no matter how long ago they aired, they are always great to keep kids entertained.
Plus, there are some newer ones to introduce not just to kids, but to adults as well!
From adorable kids shows to movies about scary witches, there’s something for everyone. Check out the list below of just some of the best Halloween movies and shows for kids to watch in time for Halloween 2022!
Halloween movies and shows for kids
Vampirina
This Disney Junior show, which aired for three seasons from 2017-2021, follows a vampire family who moved to Pennsylvania from Transylvania. It focuses on a young girl named Vampirina as she makes friends and has adventures in a new place. It’s available to watch on Disney+ with a subscription.
Super Monsters
Netflix developed this show revolving around the preschool aged children of famous Halloween monsters. The adorable youngsters all prepare for kindergarten while training in order to practice the powers they received from their famous parents.
Hocus Pocus
What list would be complete without Hocus Pocus? The classic family friendly story of three witch sisters who come back to life thanks to a candle and two siblings is the ultimate Halloween experience. Plus, with the sequel now out on Disney+, it adds another layer of fun so you can keep watching with your family.
Hotel Transylvania
This fun animated film follows Count Dracula’s hotel that caters specifically to monsters away from the human population. Of course, things go awry in this film when during a weekend celebration for his daughter’s birthday, a human crashes the party. Not only is this a cute movie to watch, but it also spawned three more movies in the franchise. So the fun can continue even after the first film is over!
Beetlejuice
If you say his name three times, be careful! This scary ghoul will return to haunt you if you enter his home. This classic film may be scary, but it’s still a classic and Michael Keaton is amazing in the title role. The film may have been made quite some time ago, but it never fails to hold up for the Halloween season.
The Addams Family
No list would be complete without The Addams Family. Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Wednesday, Pugslie, Lurch, and Thing are classic characters the whole family will love. When Halloween comes around, they are a staple for the television screen, alongside its sequel The Addams Family Values. It’s a movie kids and parents can enjoy together.
Monster House
If kids are looking for a fun, but scary movie, then Monster House definitely fits the bill. In this 2006 film, three friends learn that one house in the neighborhood is actually alive. They must figure out how to destroy it so it won’t eat anyone. Will they succeed? Add this movie to your list to find out!
There you have it, some of the many Halloween shows and movies for kids to enjoy for Halloween 2022. Of course, you don’t have to just stick with this list in particular. There are plenty of shows and movies to watch on television and various streaming services.
Let us know in the comments below what your favorite Halloween movies and shows for kids you like to watch.