Is ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ on TV this year? Where to see

On December 15, 2024By Littum

It’s Christmas time, Charlie Brown! And with Christmas time comes Christmas movies like the aptly named “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Premiering in 1965 as the first “Peanuts” holiday special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” follows the story of our favorite mopey protagonist, Charlie Brown, as he struggles with his disillusionment with the commercialism of Christmas. When he becomes the director of the children’s Christmas play, he struggles to point his singing and dancing companions towards discovering the true meaning of Christmas, and in doing so he is given an iconic little tree.

“Peanuts” offerings have been a mainstay of the holiday season since the ’60s, with other favorites such as “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” following the release of the Christmas special.

Some fans may be disappointed to discover that since 2020, the “Peanuts” properties have lived behind a paywall as part of a subscription streaming service. But in the spirit of Christmas cheer, the special will be available for free on two separate occasions before December 25 this year.

How to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.

Is ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ on TV?

No, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will not air on traditional cable this year.

It previously aired on CBS, ABC and PBS until Apple bought the rights to the “Peanuts” properties in 2020, making it available exclusively on Apple TV+.

Where to Stream ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” airs only Apple TV+ this year. Apple TV+ memberships start at $9.99 per month, and new users can sign up for a seven-day free trial before subscribing.

Get Apple TV+: https://apple.co/45ZP1vN

How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free

Not interested in another streaming subscription? Apple TV+ is streaming “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for free to non-members for two days this holiday season.

The two free screenings will continue to stream Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December.

The Voice Cast of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

Peter Robbins like Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez like Snoopy
Cathy Steinberg as Sally Brown
Christopher Shea as Linus Van Pelt
Tracy Stratford as Lucy Van Pelt
Karen Mendelson like Patty
Geoffrey Ornstein as Piglet
Ann Altieri as Frieda
Chris Doran like Schroeder and Shermy
Sally dryer as Violet

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