‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Tops Apple TV+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

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This week on Apple TV+, you’ll find everything from beloved holiday favorites and brand new shows to exciting music events. We’ve put together a quick list of what everyone’s watching right now, straight from the Apple TV+ library, so you can easily find something great to enjoy.

10. ‘The Family Plan’ (2023)

Mark Wahlberg plays a retired government hitman trying to live a normal life as a dad, but his dangerous past catches up with him in this funny and action-packed movie. Released globally on December 15, 2023, by Apple Original Films, the 118-minute film is directed by Simon Cellan Jones and rated PG-13. It’s been a popular choice for viewers on the streaming service, especially as the holidays begin.

9. ‘The Gorge’ (2025)

The new thriller from director Scott Derrickson, starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, features the pair as skilled agents tasked with watching either side of a strange, deep divide. It debuted on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025, after a premiere event in Los Angeles. The film is 2 hours and 7 minutes long and is rated PG-13. Initial reports show it was a major success for Apple TV+, becoming one of their most popular movie releases.

8. ‘Gracie Abrams: The Secret of Us Tour (Apple Music Live)’ (2025)

This concert film, recorded live at Red Rocks with Apple Music, features Gracie Abrams performing tracks from her album ‘The Secret of Us’ and some of her most popular songs. The film is about 82 minutes long and can be streamed on Apple devices. A live album of the performance is also available. The special highlights the exciting production and setlist from her current tour.

7. ‘All of You’ (2025)

This romantic drama, set in the near future, asks if one person can fulfill all of your needs. Created by William Bridges and Brett Goldstein (with Bridges directing), it debuted at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and became available on Apple TV+ on September 26, 2025. The show stars Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots, and Zawe Ashton, and Apple describes it as both funny and emotionally moving.

6. ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

Spike Lee’s new film, a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low,’ stars Denzel Washington as a powerful music executive who gets caught up in a kidnapping case. Apple will release the movie on Apple TV+ on September 5, 2025. The film is a little over two hours long and is rated R for language. This project marks another collaboration between Lee and Washington.

5. ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ (1965)

The first ‘Peanuts’ television special centers around Charlie Brown trying to discover the true meaning of Christmas. It’s famous for its little green Christmas tree and the song ‘Christmas Time Is Here,’ composed by Vince Guaraldi. Originally airing on CBS in December 1965, this beloved classic now streams on Apple TV+ every holiday season. The special is about 25 minutes long and has received both an Emmy and a Peabody Award. Apple TV+ has secured the rights to continue streaming ‘Peanuts’ content for the foreseeable future.

4. ‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Directed by Paul Greengrass, this intense drama recreates the harrowing 2018 Camp Fire evacuation in Paradise, California. It follows a bus driver and a teacher as they struggle to protect 22 children during the disaster. Based on Lizzie Johnson’s book ‘Paradise’ and starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, the film initially played in theaters before becoming available on Apple TV+ on October 3, 2025. It runs for 129 minutes and is rated R for language.

3. ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

Ben Stiller’s new documentary tells the story of his parents, the famous comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. It first screened at the New York Film Festival on October 5, 2025, then had a limited theatrical release on October 17th, before becoming available to stream worldwide on Apple TV+ on October 24th. Apple Original Films created and distributed the film, which has been praised for its personal look at the couple’s lives and career, as well as its insightful historical background.

2. ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ (1973)

This animated special, originally broadcast on CBS in 1973 and an Emmy winner, follows Charlie Brown as he scrambles to put together a Thanksgiving dinner after Peppermint Patty unexpectedly invites herself and many classmates. It’s now available on Apple TV+ as part of a growing collection of ‘Peanuts’ holiday classics, and features the beloved jazz music of the Vince Guaraldi Trio.

1. ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ (1966)

It’s a Halloween tradition for many families to watch the ‘Peanuts’ special! The show centers around Linus patiently waiting in a pumpkin patch while his friends go trick-or-treating, and Snoopy pretends to be a World War I pilot. Originally aired in 1966, this 25-minute special, directed by Bill Melendez and based on Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip, is now available to stream on Apple TV+ as part of a long-term agreement between Apple and Peanuts. You can enjoy it exclusively on Apple TV+ through 2030.

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2025-11-02 03:45