Goosebumps: The Legacy Continues - Exploring New Horizons Beyond Disney+
"Goosebumps" will not be returning for a third season on Disney+, as confirmed exclusively by Variety. The horror anthology series, based on R.L. Stine's popular book series, first premiered on Disney+ in October 2023, followed by a second season in January 2025. Season 1 consisted of 10 episodes released weekly, while Season 2 had eight episodes dropped all at once. Sony Pictures Television, the series producer, intends to pitch the show to other platforms and explore new creative directions for the intellectual property.
The two seasons of "Goosebumps" garnered a total of 75 million hours viewed in the U.S. and 43 million hours viewed across 16 international markets. Each season incorporated elements and storylines from various entries in Stine's books. Season 1 revolved around a group of high schoolers entangled in a dark mystery surrounding a deceased teen named Harold Biddle, while Season 2 followed fraternal twins living with their botanist father post-divorce, uncovering strange occurrences with the help of friends.
Season 1 featured actors like Justin Long, Rachael Harris, Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Miles McKenna, Ana Yi Puig, and Will Price, while Season 2 starred David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, Sam McCarthy, Elijah M. Cooper, Francesca Noel, and Galilea La Salvia. The development of "Goosebumps" for television was led by Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman, who also served as executive producers. Hilary Winston was the showrunner and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Iole Lucchese, Caitlin Friedman, Conor Welch, and Erin O'Malley. The series was produced by Sony Pictures Television Studios for Disney Branded Television.
Originally published by Scholastic, the "Goosebumps" book series is a bestseller, with over 400 million English-language copies in print and international editions in 32 languages. The franchise comprises more than 200 books, including the main series and spinoffs. In the past, the books were adapted into a 1990s episodic anthology series and two movies in 2015 and 2018.
In conclusion, "Goosebumps" will not be returning for a third season on Disney+, but Sony Pictures Television plans to explore new opportunities for the series after its successful run on the streaming platform. The show's blend of horror and mystery, inspired by R.L. Stine's iconic books, captivated audiences both in the U.S. and internationally, making it a beloved addition to the Disney+ lineup.