A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving streams free on Apple TV this weekend
Apple TV is opening the Peanuts holiday classic to everyone on 14 and 15 November 2026, with no subscription needed. Here is how to watch and what the service costs afterwards.
Key takeaways
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is free to stream on Apple TV on 14 and 15 November 2026, with no subscription required.
- Viewers can watch via tv.apple.com in a browser, the Apple TV app on Apple devices, the Apple TV set-top box or most smart TVs.
- Apple extended its Peanuts deal in October 2025 and holds exclusive streaming rights to all Peanuts content through 2030.
- After the free weekend, Apple TV costs $14.99 per month or $119.99 per year, with trial options for new viewers.
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Free viewing weekend on Apple TV
Apple TV is letting anyone stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving without a subscription this weekend. According to Apple Insider, the classic Peanuts special is free to watch on Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November 2026.
The offer is open to everyone, not only existing subscribers. Apple has used similar limited free windows in past years for the holiday specials, which remain behind its paywall the rest of the time.
How to watch
The simplest route for viewers without Apple hardware is a web browser. Apple Insider notes that visiting tv.apple.com in any modern browser allows streaming on a computer or to a television.
People with Apple devices can use the Apple TV app, including the version on iPhone. The service also runs on the Apple TV set-top box and on most smart TVs.
Why the specials are on Apple TV
Apple signed a deal with rights holders WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide in 2020, bringing Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang to Apple TV.
Outside limited free windows such as this weekend's, watching the classic or new specials requires a subscription.
Costs and trials after the weekend
Viewers who want more Peanuts content can try Apple TV through a trial. A first-time watcher who buys a qualifying device, such as an iPhone, gets a three-month free trial. Anyone who has not bought a device and has not tried the service may be eligible for a seven-day trial.
After any trial ends, Apple TV costs $14.99 per month or $119.99 per year, according to Apple Insider.
Fans of the franchise do not have long to wait for the next free treat. Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends return in A Charlie Brown Christmas in December, though the sources do not say whether that special will also have a free viewing window.
Why it matters
The special has been part of many family Thanksgiving routines for more than 50 years, which is why Apple continues to open it up each holiday season.
For readers, the practical takeaway is simple: the free window lasts only two days, and the browser route means no Apple device is needed. Anyone planning a holiday rewatch can tune in on 14 or 15 November without paying anything.
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