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Disney develops a fifth Halloweentown film
Disney is developing a fifth Halloweentown film, about 20 years after the last movie.
The series began on Disney Channel in 1998 and follows Marnie Piper, a girl who discovers she comes from a family of witches.
Its four films tell stories set in Halloweentown, a magical place where supernatural creatures live apart from the human world.
Lily Houghton and Ryan Koehn are writing the script, using characters created by Paul Bernbaum, who wrote the first film.
The story and cast are not yet known, so it is unclear whether original stars such as Kimberly J. Brown will return.
The project is still in early development and needs approval, or a green light, before it can move ahead.
If approved, the film would air on Disney Channel and Disney+.
Disney is in early development on a fifth Halloweentown film, about 20 years after the previous movie.
Lily Houghton and Ryan Koehn are writing the script based on characters created by Paul Bernbaum.
Plot details and casting have not been confirmed.
If greenlit, the film is expected to air on Disney Channel and stream on Disney+.
Several original cast members have previously expressed interest in returning.
- Who
- Disney is developing the film. Lily Houghton and Ryan Koehn are writing it.
- What
- A fifth film in the Halloweentown series is in early development.
- When
- Reported on October 22, 2026, about 20 years after the previous film.
- Where
- It is planned for Disney Channel and Disney+ if greenlit.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The original Halloweentown film premiered on Disney Channel.
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge was released.
Halloweentown High was released.
Return to Halloweentown, the fourth film, was released.
Disney’s early development of a fifth film was reported.
- Film series
- Halloweentown
- Previous film
- Return to Halloweentown, released in 2006
- Writers
- Lily Houghton and Ryan Koehn
- Original characters created by
- Paul Bernbaum
- Possible release platforms
- Disney Channel and Disney+
- First film premiere
- 1998
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What people are saying
We would all love to do another one
The ball is in Disney's court.
Marnie would be teaching a new generation of witches or running for mayor