A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a 25-minute Peanuts holiday special released in 1973. It remains an easy seasonal watch: Peppermint Patty invites the gang to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, although he plans to visit his grandmother, and Snoopy sets about preparing a meal of his own. Apple TV’s US catalog lists the special, and Apple has announced a free streaming window for November 14–15, 2026.
What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving about?
Peppermint Patty invites Charlie Brown and friends to his house for Thanksgiving. There is one problem: Charlie Brown had planned to spend the holiday visiting his grandmother. As the gathering takes shape, Snoopy prepares his own version of Thanksgiving dinner with help from friends.
Apple TV categorizes the film as a holiday animation and lists its runtime as 25 minutes. The catalog credits Charles M. Schulz as writer, with Bill Melendez and Phil Roman directing; Melendez and Lee Mendelson are listed as producers. The voice cast includes Todd Barbee as Charlie Brown, Robin Kohn as Lucy, Stephen Shea as Linus, Hilary Momberger as Sally, Kip DeFaria as Peppermint Patty, Jimmy Ahrens as Marcie, and Robin Reed as Franklin. Apple TV’s US listing.
Where can you watch it in 2026?
Apple announced that subscribers can watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Apple TV and that the special will stream free on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026. The free access is a limited, date-specific window, not a permanent free option. See Apple TV’s 2026 seasonal announcement for the dates and details.
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Apple’s US title catalog also displays a subscription offer. Subscription pricing and trial terms can change, so check the listing for current terms rather than relying on a remembered price. Apple said in an October 1, 2025 announcement that Apple TV is the exclusive streaming home for Peanuts through 2030. That is the stated term of the partnership, not a guarantee about availability or terms after 2030. Apple’s partnership announcement.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why the “51-year-old” headline needs updating
The original headline’s “51-year-old” wording reflected its 2024 publication context. The special was released in 1973, so in 2026 it is 53 years from its release year. That arithmetic uses calendar years; it does not establish the exact anniversary date.
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- Multiple Formats, Animated, Color
- English (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled), Japanese (Subtitled)
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Calling the special a “must-watch” is a recommendation, not a measurable consensus. What the catalog confirms is a short, holiday-focused story built around a familiar Peanuts ensemble and a deliberately unconventional Thanksgiving meal.
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- Factory sealed DVD
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- Everyones favorite Peanuts Holiday titles all in one set with the All-new Deluxe Editions! All the content including EC and bonus episodes, from the following new Peanuts Deluxe Edition releases: Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving A Charlie Brown Christmas Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN Rating: NR Age: 883929008988 UPC: 8839290
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