Netflix

Super Monsters Save Halloween This special isn’t remotely cool, but of all the Halloween options on Netflix, it’s the one that’s best for very small children. (You know, the ones who can’t trick-or-treat for longer than like an hour anyway.) This special leans more on the cute than the spooky, so if you’ve got little ones under 6 years old, this is perfect. If you want something for older kids, try Paranorman, and if you’ve got bigger kids, the new Krysten Ritter movie Nightbooks is solid.

Disney+

Toy Story of Terror! There is a whole “Halloween Collection” on Disney+, but our pick for the entire family is this 21-minute Toy Story special called Toy Story of Terror! It’s just new enough to be fun, and not too scary for the little ones. There’s a huge temptation to hit up super-old Halloween stuff on Disney+, but some of that is straight-up terrifying for the very young. Case-in-point, if you’re looking for that old Disney version of Ichabod Crane, you’ll find it Disney+ under “The Adventures of Mr. Toad and Ichabod.” However, not sure we can really recommend it. It’s scary AF!

HBO Max

The Haunted Smurf or The Corpse Bride HBO Max also has a Halloween Collection, but there’s a lot more adult fare here than some of the other streamers. However, for parents, they have a very hand “Not Scary At All” feature you can click on, which will take you to a 1981 special called “The Haunted Smurf.” It’s not the most brilliant thing ever, but it does the trick! We also love The Corpse Bride, though that may be for the 7+ crowd.

Hulu

The Addams Family (2019) Hulu has a “Frights For the Whole Family” section, but the age levels for all of this stuff are all over the place. Our pick here is the animated reboot of The Addams Family starring Oscar Isaac. The sequel just came out this year, and the first one is fantastic. Good for young kids and older kids alike!

Apple TV+

Wolfwalkers Yes, this is a relatively new film. And yes, it’s very arty and not at all a straightforward Halloween film. But we love this movie. If you really need to watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (and DO YOU?) it’s also on Apple TV+ right here.

Paramount+

Rugrats: The Werewolf Hunter You might consider Paramount+ to be the streaming service you don’t need, but in terms of kids’ programming (from SpongeBob to Paw Patrol), it’s actually super-useful. Paramount+ has a Nickelodeon HallowScream section, which, like Hulu’s, is a bit all over the place, but there are more family-friendly options there. Our pick is a new episode of the rebooted Rugrats called “The Werewolf Hunter.” The new Rugrats is hilarious, underrated and great for kids of all ages. The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo

Bonus: Where is The Nightmare Before Christmas streaming?

If you’re looking for the beloved Tim Burton film The Nightmare Before Christmas, the best place to find it is Disney+.