20 best Halloween movies for kids on Netflix (2025 list)

Halloween movies for kids: 20 spooky-but-sweet picks on Netflix

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Family movie night just got a little spookier!

By Emily Weaver Updated Oct. 01, 2025

Some people may think that candy and costumes are the best part of Halloween, but they’d be wrong, because obviously, family Halloween movies are the best part! The spooky season is all about spending quality time with your little trick-or-treater and what better way to do that than with Halloween movies on Netflix?

Halloween movies intended for children can sometimes be tough to navigate. Are they too scary? Are the kids jokes crude or inappropriate? Don’t worry: We vetted tons of family Halloween movies on Netflix to make sure this curated list is not only age appropriate, but filled with lots of spooky fun.

Whether you’re browsing for a quick 30-minute movie to queue before bedtime or a Halloween film for your next family movie night, we’ve got you covered. Grab your favorite Halloween candy and your little one (costumes optional), and watch these Halloween movies on Netflix all fall long.

20 Halloween movies for kids on Netflix to add to your queue

1. “StarBeam: Halloween Hero“

When StarBeam and Boost discover that the mean Captain Fishbeard has been stealing everybody’s Halloween candy, they hatch a plan to restore justice (and chocolate) to their fellow peers. At just 30 minutes long, this adorable cartoon film is the perfect before-bedtime treat for your toddler.

2. “Monster Island“

Lucas is living a real-life nightmare: he just morphed into a monster in front of his classmates! Eager to learn more about his monster ancestors, he travels to a remote island where he crosses paths with other creepy creatures just like him.

3. “Gnome Alone“

Chloe may be new to her neighborhood, but she’s already making fast friends with her garden of talking gnomes. They enlist Chloe’s help to take down the evil underground monsters that are threatening to wreak havoc on their charming town.

4. “Super Monsters: Dia de los Monsters“

Another low-commitment 30-minute animated film, Super Monsters: Dia de los Monsters follows the Super Monsters as they set out to visit Vida’s hometown and celebrate Día de los Muertos.

5. “Ghost Patrol“

In this cute animated film, Gabi, Spence, and the Spooky Dog form a supernatural alliance called the Ghost Patrol. Follow along with them as they investigate their first real haunted house: the old Geist Manor.

6. “The Little Vampire“

Tony is fascinated by castles, graveyards, and vampires. When Tony meets a teen vampire named Rudolph, he knows they’re going to be best friends. Then Rudolph confides in Tony that his family is under attack by a scary vampire hunter. What will they do? Of course: Together, they’ll save Rudolph’s family.

7. “A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting“

While babysitting a young boy on Halloween, a high school kid must hunt down the Boogeyman and his monster crew after they take the kid she is watching.

8. “Monster House“

Three best friends decide to uncover the spooky secrets of an empty house in the neighborhood, but when they start their adventure, they have no idea what they’re getting themselves into.

9. “Sharkdog’s Fintastic Halloween“

If your kid loves the Sharkdog series, you have to check out the Halloween special. Hang out with the Sharkpack as they gear up for Halloween festivities, and an unexpected hiccup that leads to Sharkdog having to rescue the Halloween candy and trick-or-treaters from a spooky monster.

10. “Scaredy Cats“

“Scaredy Cats” isn’t a film, it’s a Netflix TV series—but, almost all of the episodes are under 30 minutes! Queue an episode before naptime, while you’re whipping up lunch or dinner, or right before bedtime. You’ve got enough content to last your little ghost the whole week leading up to Halloween!

11. “The Curse of Bridge Hollow“

A dad who hates Halloween and a 14-year-old daughter who accidentally releases a mischievous spirit on Halloween day. Now, they have to team up to save the town. This light-hearted comedy is great for spooky season and older kids.

12. Hotel Transylvania

Count Dracula runs a high-end resort for monsters — but when a human boy stumbles in and falls for his daughter, the hotel’s spooky calm gets turned upside down.

13. Spookley the Square Pumpkin

This gentle animated tale about a square pumpkin who learns to embrace what makes him different is perfect for preschoolers and a sweet way to talk about kindness during Halloween.

14. ParaNorman

A stop-motion adventure about a boy who can speak to the dead and must save his town from a centuries-old curse. Great for older kids who want a little more spooky fun.

15. Coraline

Based on Neil Gaiman’s book, this beautifully animated dark fantasy follows a girl who discovers a secret door to a world that seems perfect — until it isn’t. Best for tweens and up.

16. Frankenweenie

Tim Burton’s black-and-white stop-motion movie about a boy who brings his beloved dog back to life. It’s spooky, sweet, and heartfelt.

17. Goosebumps

Jack Black stars as R.L. Stine in this kid-friendly horror comedy where the author’s monsters come to life. Fun and just scary enough for older kids.

18. Casper’s Scare School

Casper the Friendly Ghost is sent to a boarding school for young monsters where he must learn to scare — but ends up teaching his classmates the value of kindness instead.

19. Scooby-Doo!: Mystery Incorporated – Halloween episodes

While technically a series, Netflix carries several Scooby-Doo specials and episodes with a Halloween theme. They’re short, funny, and familiar to both kids and parents.

20. Room on the Broom

Based on the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson, this gentle animated short follows a friendly witch and her cat as they make room on their broom for a cast of grateful animals. With its rhyming narration, soft visuals and themes of kindness and teamwork, it’s the perfect low-scare Halloween watch for preschoolers.

A version of this post was published July 18, 2022. It has been updated.

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