It’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Texas—yes, even here! The temps are dropping, and it’s officially the perfect weather to get cozy and dive into some family-friendly Halloween fun. But not every spooky movie needs to give you nightmares, right? Sometimes, you just want a little magic, a little mischief, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re planning a not-so-spooky movie night with the kiddos or just want a lighthearted Halloween flick to get everyone in the spirit, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of 25+ Halloween movies that are kid-approved and just the right balance of fun, whimsical, and a touch spooky. So, grab your popcorn, bundle up, and let the good times roll!
Hocus Pocus – Three witch sisters are accidentally resurrected on Halloween night, and it’s up to two kids, a cat, and a new friend to stop them.
The Nightmare Before Christmas – Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas and decides to take over the holiday with spooky results.
Casper – A friendly ghost named Casper bonds with a young girl while trying to keep his mischievous uncles in check.
Halloweentown – A girl learns she comes from a family of witches and embarks on an adventure in a magical town where it’s always Halloween.
Hotel Transylvania – Dracula runs a hotel for monsters to hide from humans, but chaos ensues when a human boy stumbles upon the hotel.
Coraline – A young girl discovers a secret, eerie world that mirrors her own but soon learns it harbors dark and dangerous secrets.
Monsters Inc. – Two monsters, Sulley and Mike, accidentally let a little girl into their world, causing hilarious chaos as they try to return her safely.
Monster House – Three kids discover that the creepy house in their neighborhood is actually alive and haunted by a mysterious force.
The Addams Family – The spooky and lovable Addams family faces off against a con artist who tries to steal their fortune.
Frankenweenie – A young boy brings his beloved dog back to life using science, but things take a strange turn when others try to do the same.
The Haunted Mansion – A family finds themselves trapped in a spooky mansion filled with ghosts, all tied to a mysterious curse.
Paranorman – A boy who can communicate with ghosts must use his unique abilities to save his town from a centuries-old witch’s curse.
Goosebumps – A teenager teams up with author R.L. Stine to stop the characters from his spooky books from wreaking havoc in the real world.
Scooby-Doo! And the Witch’s Ghost – Scooby-Doo and the gang travel to a small town to investigate strange happenings tied to a legendary witch.
Corpse Bride – A man accidentally proposes to a corpse bride and is whisked away to the Land of the Dead in this dark yet heartwarming tale.
Spookley the Square Pumpkin – Spookley, a square pumpkin, teaches everyone that being different is a good thing, especially when it comes to saving the day.
Coco – A boy named Miguel embarks on a journey to the Land of the Dead to uncover the truth about his family’s history.
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit – Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit must stop a giant, vegetable-eating rabbit from destroying their town’s crops.
Twitches – Twin witches separated at birth discover each other on their 21st birthday and must combine their powers to save their magical kingdom.
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang prepare for Halloween, while Linus awaits the arrival of the mythical Great Pumpkin.
Room on the Broom – A kind witch and her cat make room on their broom for a group of animal friends in this charming animated adventure.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – A young boy befriends a gentle alien and helps him return home while keeping him hidden from the authorities.
Ghostbusters – A group of eccentric scientists start a ghost-catching business and must save New York City from a supernatural disaster.
The Spiderwick Chronicles – Three siblings discover a magical world of fairies and creatures when they move into an old mansion.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – A young boy discovers he’s a wizard and heads to Hogwarts, a magical school where adventure and danger await.
The Little Vampire – A young boy befriends a vampire and helps him and his family in their quest to become human again.
The Babysitters Guide to Monster Hunting – A babysitter discovers that the monsters under the bed are real and must save the children from an evil Boogeyman.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad – A double feature: Ichabod Crane encounters the terrifying Headless Horseman, and Mr. Toad gets into mischief in the countryside.
The Book of Life – Manolo, a young man torn between fulfilling his family’s expectations and following his heart, embarks on an adventure through three mystical worlds.
Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock – Vampirina, a young vampire, and her friends rock out and celebrate being unique in this spooky animated series.
