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Goosebumps cancelled after two seasons
Last Updated: Los Angeles, Aug 11 (PTI) 'Goosebumps", the supernatural horror series, which ran for two seasons on Disney+, has been cancelled. Based on the book series from R L Stine, the show won't return for the third season as producers from Sony Pictures Television have planned to shop the show to other outlets and explore different creative directions for the IP, as reported by the entertainment news outlet Variety. The show was developed by Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman. Hilary Winston served as executive producer and showrunner. The first season released in October 2023 and comprised 10 episodes. It starred Justin Long, Rachael Harris, Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Miles McKenna, Ana Yi Puig, and Will Price. The second season featured David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, Sam McCarthy, Elijah M. Cooper, Francesca Noel, and Galilea La Salvia. It came out on the streamer in January and had eight episodes. Stine's writings emerged as the best-selling book series of all time, with over 400 million copies being published in English and international editions in 32 languages. PTI ATR ATR ATR view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 20:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
2 days ago
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Goosebumps horror anthology series cancelled after two seasons
Los Angeles [US], August 11 (ANI): Fans will no longer feel the 'Goosebumps'! Disney has cancelled the horror anthology based on the RL Stine book series after two seasons. According to Variety, Sony Pictures Television did not cite a reason for the cancellation and has planned to shop the show to other outlets and further explore creative directions for the intellectual property (IP) rights. So far, both the 'Goosebumps' seasons did well in terms of ratings, racking up 43 million watching hours across 16 international markets and 75 million hours domestically in the US since their debut. Produced by Sony Pictures TV, which owns the rights to Stine's books, the series was based on RL Stine's bestselling Scholastic lineup. There are more than 200 stories in Stine's original 'Goosebumps' books, spinoff series and short story collections, stated The Hollywood Reporter. Each season featured a new story, cast, and setting. The first one came out in October 2023, a few weeks before Halloween. It is focused on a group of five high schoolers who are pulled into a dark mystery surrounding a teen named Harold Biddle, who passed away decades ago. The cast for the first part featured the likes of Justin Long, Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Miles McKenna, Ana Yi Puig, Will Price and Rachael Harris. In Season 2, viewers were introduced to a pair of fraternal twins who move in with their recently divorced botanist father, only to experience strange things. The twins then head out to discover the truth with the help of their friends and find themselves entangled in the shocking tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994. The cast for Season 2 included David Schwimmer, Jayden Bartels, Sam McCarthy, Ana Ortiz, Elijah M. Cooper, Francesca Noel and Galilea La Salvia. Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman developed the 'Goosebumps' series for television. It was previously adapted as a 1990s series on Fox and for two feature films in the 2010s. (ANI)
News18
2 days ago
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Goosebumps horror anthology series cancelled after two seasons
Los Angeles [US], August 11 (ANI): Fans will no longer feel the 'Goosebumps'! Disney+ has cancelled the horror anthology based on the RL Stine book series after two seasons. According to Variety, Sony Pictures Television did not cite a reason for the cancellation and has planned to shop the show to other outlets and further explore creative directions for the intellectual property (IP) far, both the 'Goosebumps' seasons did well in terms of ratings, racking up 43 million watching hours across 16 international markets and 75 million hours domestically in the US since their debut. Produced by Sony Pictures TV, which owns the rights to Stine's books, the series was based on RL Stine's bestselling Scholastic lineup. There are more than 200 stories in Stine's original 'Goosebumps' books, spinoff series and short story collections, stated The Hollywood season featured a new story, cast, and first one came out in October 2023, a few weeks before Halloween. It is focused on a group of five high schoolers who are pulled into a dark mystery surrounding a teen named Harold Biddle, who passed away decades cast for the first part featured the likes of Justin Long, Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Miles McKenna, Ana Yi Puig, Will Price and Rachael Harris. In Season 2, viewers were introduced to a pair of fraternal twins who move in with their recently divorced botanist father, only to experience strange things. The twins then head out to discover the truth with the help of their friends and find themselves entangled in the shocking tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in cast for Season 2 included David Schwimmer, Jayden Bartels, Sam McCarthy, Ana Ortiz, Elijah M. Cooper, Francesca Noel and Galilea La Stoller and Rob Letterman developed the 'Goosebumps' series for television. It was previously adapted as a 1990s series on Fox and for two feature films in the 2010s. (ANI)
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2 days ago
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Disney Devastates Fans By Canceling Popular Streaming Series After Just Two Seasons
Disney Devastates Fans By Canceling Popular Streaming Series After Just Two Seasons originally appeared on Parade. It's been seven month long months since audiences last saw the popular Disney+ series, Goosebumps, deliver its second season. Sadly, according to Disney's recent decision to not move forward with the series, it also seems that Season 2 will also happen to be Goosebumps' last. Based on the popular young adult horror series by R.L. Stine, Goosebumps also marked the second TV adaptation of Stine's books, following the cult favorite 1995 TV series that ran for four seasons on Fox Kids. While its television predecessor became known for delivering succinct spooky tales with each new episode, 2023's Goosebumps abandoned the weekly anthology approach of its precursor, focusing instead on a single self-contained story over the course of each new season. Featuring Justin Long in Season 1 and David Schwimmer in Season 2 (subtitled The Vanishing), Goosebumps premiered on Disney+ on October 13, 2023. Despite each season earning mostly positive reviews from critics, the media company decided not to green-light another installment of the younger adult-oriented horror series, leaving fans of the series unsurprisingly heartbroken. Disney's 2023 version of Goosebumps is among the more recent adaptations of R.L. Stine's best-selling book series. Spanning well over 200 books, many of Stine's novels have found their way into various other forms of media, including video games, comic books, television shows and two mainstream films. Along with its 1995 television show, the books notably formed the basis for a 2015 horror comedy starring Jack Black. The finished film won an assortment of positive reviews from critics, with many praising its approachable storyline, buoyant humor and overarching odes to its larger source material. A sequel to the 2015 film, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, followed in 2018, albeit with Black in a much smaller uncredited role. At the time of its release, the sequel earned mixed reviews, seemingly derailing any chance for a third film in the series. Disney Devastates Fans By Canceling Popular Streaming Series After Just Two Seasons first appeared on Parade on Aug 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Record
4 days ago
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Disney+ fans all say the same thing as 'fantastic' nostalgic horror series is cancelled
A beloved horror series has been cancelled by Disney+ after two seasons - and subscribers have all had a similar reaction Disney+ subscribers have all shared a similar response after the nostalgic young adult horror series Goosebumps received the axe. The programme lasted just two seasons, each featuring different storylines with fresh casts drawing inspiration from RL Stine's beloved spine-tingling books. Debuting in 2023, the opening season starred Justin Long alongside EastEnders actor Zack Morris, whilst the second series was fronted by Friends legend David Schwimmer. The streaming platform confirmed this week that it won't be moving forward with the franchise, despite racking up 75 million viewing hours across America alone for both seasons combined. Reports from Variety suggest that production house Sony Pictures Television is eager to pitch the series to alternative platforms and investigate other avenues for the property, reports the Mirror. Supporters of this latest version of Goosebumps, which was famously adapted as an anthology programme during the 1990s and subsequently through two cinema releases featuring Jack Black as Stine, have expressed dismay at the cancellation. They've been particularly vocal in their criticism of the choice to drop season two in January with reduced promotional support compared to its predecessor, which they argue damaged its potential to expand its viewership. One Reddit user observed: "Season 1: released to great fanfare, Halloween-ish time release so fun to watch around the holiday, tons of marketing. "Season 2: released to a random-a** date in January, I didn't even realize it was out until maybe April." Other enthusiasts have called for a potential third series or reboot, urging it to stick more closely to the '90s programme's format featuring fresh stories and characters in each episode. "It wasn't that good and like are you afraid of the dark revival i just wish they went anthology route instead of season long story," one viewer commented. Another agreed: "This should have been an anthology series. Immediately had no interest in this when finding out it wasn't." A third fan remarked: "God how hard is it to just get the anthology going again with a higher budget! Give me the Scarecrow walks at midnight cowards!" Nonetheless, there remain plenty of devoted supporters of the programme, meaning Goosebumps might eventually secure a fresh platform. One five-star Google review gushed: "B****y fantastic. As a die hard goosebumps fan back in the day, who couldn't sleep if my sister said "Night of the living dummy!" I think they've done a really good job at re-imagining it! 11/10!" Another stated: "Goosebumps is a spine-tingling delight for fans of the classic R.L. Stine book series like myself, who remember the goosebumps we used to get from reading the books and watching the original TV show. "This 2023 TV adaptation takes us on a thrilling journey down memory lane, and it's an absolute blast." Might Goosebumps resurrect itself on a different streaming platform?
