26 of the Best Halloween Movies for Kids

Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to get into the spooky spirit with some family-friendly movies. Whether you’re looking for something funny, a little scary, or a mix of both, there’s a Halloween movie out there for every kid. Here are 26 of the best Halloween movies for kids that are sure to get them in the Halloween mood:

1. “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” – This classic Peanuts special is a must-watch for Halloween. Follow Charlie Brown and the gang as they wait for the Great Pumpkin to arrive.
2. “Hocus Pocus” – A group of kids must stop three witches from being resurrected on Halloween in this fun and spooky movie.
3. “The Addams Family” – Join the Addams family as they deal with the arrival of a new member and a pesky reality TV show host.
4. “Casper” – This friendly ghost tries to make friends with a human family while also avoiding being caught by a greedy ghost hunter.
5. “Monsters, Inc.” – In this Monsters Inc. world, monsters scare children to power their city. But when a little girl accidentally enters their world, things get interesting.
6. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” – This Tim Burton classic combines the worlds of Halloween and Christmas in a unique and unforgettable way.
7. “Frankenweenie” – A young boy brings his dog back to life in this spooky but heartwarming movie.
8. “The Witches” – Based on Roald Dahl’s book, this movie follows a young boy who discovers a secret society of witches.
9. “Hotel Transylvania” – Dr. Harrison turns a vampire into a human in this fun and funny animated movie.
10. “ParaNorman” – A boy must use his ability to see and talk to ghosts to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
11. “The Corpse Bride” – A man is tricked into marrying a dead woman in this stop-motion animated film with a dark but touching story.
12. “Coraline” – When Coraline moves to a new house, she discovers a secret door that leads to a parallel world. But this world isn’t as perfect as it seems.
13. “The Haunted Mansion” – A family takes a tour of a haunted house and meets some spooky residents.
14. “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” – The gang takes a trip to a tropical island, only to discover it’s overrun with zombies.
15. “The Spiderwick Chronicles” – Three siblings discover a magical world of fairies and goblins hidden in their new home.
16. “The Monster Squad” – A group of kids team up to battle classic monsters like Dracula and the Wolfman.
17. “The Little Vampire” – A young vampire tries to fit in with human kids at school.
18. “The Skeleton Dance” – This short Disney cartoon is a classic and perfect for younger kids.
19. “Spookies” – A group of mischievous ghosts play tricks on a family in this lighthearted movie.
20. “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” – While not strictly a Halloween movie, E.T. has some spooky elements and is a great choice for a family movie night.
21. “Halloweentown” – A girl discovers her family has a special connection to Halloween and must save the town from an evil force.
22. “The Iron Giant” – A young boy befriends a giant robot in this heartwarming movie with some sci-fi elements.
23. “The Good Witch” – A witch moves to a new town and uses her magic to help the people she meets.
24. “The Incredibles” – While not Halloween-specific, this superhero family movie has some action and thrills that are perfect for the holiday.
25. ” Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” – The duo must stop a Were-Rabbit from ruining the town’s vegetable garden.
26. “Beetlejuice” – A couple tries to get rid of a pesky ghost who won’t leave their home.