Apple TV’s 2026 Holiday Lineup Includes Chris Pratt, Fraggles, Snoopy and Free Classics! (Exclusive)

Breanne L. HeldmanThu, September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC

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Chris Pratt, Red Fraggle and SnoopyCredit: Medios y Media/Getty; Apple TV; Alamy

Apple TV is trimming its holiday programming tree with classic characters — and a little Chris Pratt.

PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the streamer’s 2026 Christmas plans include two new specials, a family-friendly movie starring Pratt and newly minted Emmy winner Linda Cardellini, and free streams of Charlie Brown holiday classics.

The festive fun kicks off on Friday, Nov. 13, with the all-new Peanuts special Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy.

According to the streamer, the new story sees the Peanuts kids on their best behavior, “but Snoopy has landed on Santa’s naughty list. With just 12 days until Christmas, he sets out to prove he’s not such a bad beagle after all, discovering along the way that the season is about more than gifts.”

‘Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy’Credit: Apple TV

Inspired by the beloved Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, the special is scored by Emmy-nominated composer Jeff Morrow and features original music from an impressive lineup of artists: “Get Ready” by John Legend and produced by Raphael Saadiq; “Trying To Get There” by Kamasi Washington and featuring Leon Bridges; and Laufey performing the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” produced by Spencer Stewart.

Next, Pratt and Cardellini lead the new family film Way of the Warrior Kid, premiering on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

According to the official logline, “Middle school has been a nightmare for Marc (Jude Hill), a good kid who’s bullied by his classmates and feels like he’s behind in everything, from academics to P.E. to just making friends. That changes when his injured Uncle Jake (Pratt), a decorated Navy SEAL, comes to spend the summer and recuperate with Marc and his mom, Sarah (Cardellini). To help Marc defend himself, Jake devises an ambitious program he calls “Operation Warrior Kid” based on his SEAL training. Instead of teaching his nephew how to fight, Jake shows Marc what real courage is, facing down his own demons along the way.”

Matthew McConaughey’s son Levi McConaughey also makes his acting debut in the movie.

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At a press event in February, Pratt called the film “this generation’s Karate Kid, with an inspiring message that we can all connect to if you’ve ever felt weak or bullied or unsure of where your life is going, or in need of leadership, or in need of a mentor.”

Jude Hill, Linda Cardellini and Chris Pratt in ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’Credit: Apple TV

Apple TV is also debuting an all-new musical from The Jim Henson Company. Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift debuts Friday, Dec. 4, and features Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger.

Here’s the official synopsis: “When Wembley is named Spirit Captain, he sets out to spread cheer throughout the Rock — but after the Fraggles unknowingly take a cherished snow globe from Doc’s workshop, the holiday spirit begins to fade. Wembley must find the courage to return it, learning that kindness, giving, and helping someone in need are the true gifts of the holidays.”

‘Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift’Credit: Apple TV

The fun continues with Peanuts classics from Mendelson / Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide, featuring the 60th anniversary of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, as well as A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas streaming for free in select windows. (These are available to subscribers now and every day.)

See the full lineup below:

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown streams for free

Friday, Nov. 13: Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy premieres

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving streams for free

Wednesday, Nov. 25: Way of the Warrior Kid premieres

Friday, Dec. 4: Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift premieres

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14: A Charlie Brown Christmas streams for free

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Of course, Apple TV’s original holiday content from years past — including The Velveteen Rabbit, Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, and the hit musical comedy Spirited, starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer — is currently available.

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