August 11, 2025

Get ready for some spooky shock! Disney+ has canceled the hit horror series Goosebumps after two seasons, but don’t close your haunted book just yet. This creepy show, based on R.L. Stine’s famous books, scared up some big numbers—75 million viewing hours in the US alone and 43 million more worldwide since its spooky debut in October 2023. So why the sudden curtain close? According to Variety, despite this strong fan love, Disney+ decided to pull the plug. But here’s the twist: Sony Pictures Television, one of the brave producers behind Goosebumps, isn’t ready to say goodbye. Along with Scholastic Entertainment and Disney Branded Television, Sony plans to hunt for a new network or streaming platform to bring these eerie tales back to life. Could we see a fresh reboot or a continuation? Goosebumps has survived many forms already—remember the cult 1990s TV show and the two chilling movies in 2015 and 2018? With over 400 million books sold worldwide and fans of all ages, this spooky world still has plenty of life left! For those wondering what made this series so addictive—Season 1 dropped in October 2023, just in time for Halloween. It featured a ten-episode run revealing dark town secrets and the mysterious story of Harold Biddle, a teen who died decades earlier. Star power included Justin Long, Rachael Harris, Zack Morris, and others. Season 2 hit screens in January 2025 with all eight episodes released at once. This time, the story followed fraternal twins moving in with their recently divorced botanist dad, facing strange happenings in their new home town. The cast got a star boost too, featuring David Schwimmer and Ana Ortiz. So is this the end of Goosebumps? Officially, yes—Disney+ has pulled the plug. But Sony’s hunt for a new home means fans may yet get to scream with joy again. Keep your flashlights handy and your courage ready—the Goosebumps story might be far from over!

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