With Christmas less than two weeks away, now is the perfect time to snuggle up with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy your favorite holiday specials. Apple is streaming one of the most beloved classics this weekend for everyone to enjoy, even if they don’t have a subscription or an Apple device.
The iconic Peanuts special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, will be available on Apple’s TV app across all platforms on Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 — no subscription needed.
You can easily watch it on almost any smart TV, set-top box, or game console, as the Apple TV app is widely available. If you don’t have a compatible device, you can also stream it on any modern web browser by visiting tv.apple.com.
In this cherished Peanuts special, Lucy enlists Charlie Brown to direct the gang’s holiday play as he grapples with the commercialism of Christmas. Can he find the perfect tree, guide his friends through the play, and discover the true meaning of the season?
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For those unfamiliar, A Charlie Brown Christmas was the groundbreaking animated special that introduced the beloved Peanuts characters to a whole new medium in 1965. It was followed by more classics like It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, leading to decades of Peanuts TV specials and a resurgence of interest with Apple TV’s Snoopy Presents series.
While the tradition of airing A Charlie Brown Christmas on network television shifted to Apple’s platform, the annual free viewing event continues. Additionally, Apple partnered with PBS to broadcast the specials for a broader audience over the years.
As the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas
