For many, there is no better Christmas classic to watch each year than A Charlie Brown Christmas. In recent years, the Peanuts programs have all been available to Apple TV subscribers. However, for those who aren’t subscribers, there is still a chance to see Charlie Brown learn about the meaning of Christmas.
A Charlie Brown Christmas was the first TV special with the Peanuts. It features the voices of Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Kathy Steinberg, Tracy Stratford, and Bill Melendez. It debuted on CBS on December 9, 1965. Since then, it has been an annual tradition to watch it on broadcast television for 56 years. Now, the program is on Apple TV. For subscribers of the streaming service, it can be watched at any time. For those who aren’t subscribers, it can still be watched for free. In fact, rather than it being available for just one time slot on one night on broadcast television, it is now available for free for an entire weekend.
This year, there will be an entire weekend to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. Apple TV will make it available for free on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14. This will allow anyone to watch this classic holiday special, whether they have an Apple TV subscription or not. Below are the specifics about how to do this:
A Charlie Brown Christmas Free Streaming Dates:
- Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Sunday, December 14, 2025
Here is how to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV:
- Download the Apple TV app from the App Store/wherever you watch movies online or visit tv.apple.com
- Log in to iCloud account (this is free)
- Search for A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Click “Play”
A Charlie Brown Christmas Official Description
In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Lucy recruits Charlie Brown to be the director of the gang’s holiday play. Can he overcome his friends’ preference for dancing over acting, find the “perfect” tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas?
The Peanuts first debuted in 1950 on October 2nd. This comic strip would be beloved by fans around the world as they followed the life and trials of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of their friends in 2,600 newspapers in 75 countries. It made the move to the television screen in 1965’s A Charlie Brown Christmas on CBS. The following year, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown debuted on the network. Since then, Charlie Brown specials have become a favorite part of holiday traditions for millions. The Peanuts have also been seen on the big screen, in theme parks, merchandise, and so much more!
Do you watch A Charlie Brown Christmas as a part of your holiday traditions? What do you think of this Peanuts special? Are you going to be watching it this year? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
