It wouldn't be the holidays without at least one viewing of the time-honored TV special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
The beloved movie first aired on national TV in 1965, instantly becoming a classic.
In the 60 years since, watching the animated feature has gone on to become a holiday tradition for many families and holds a special place in the hearts of kids and adults, alike.
If viewing "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is an annual part of your seasonal festivities or you're planning to see it for the very first time, you may be wondering where to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in 2025.
You might be surprised to learn that unlike many other popular Christmas movies, including "Elf," "Home Alone" and "A Christmas Story," the Peanuts' special isn't available for streaming on popular services like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu or Disney.
In fact, there’s only one place to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” this December and we’ve got all the details on where to stream the full Peanuts' movie, as well as when you can watch the perennial holiday favorite for free.
Whether it’s your inaugural viewing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or your 50th time, see below to find out how and where to watch the Christmas special this year.
Where to Stream ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ in 2025
Though the holiday movie aired on network television for many years, Apple acquired the rights to the Peanuts' catalog in 2018, which includes the animated movie, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
So, in order to watch the holiday special this year, you'll need to stream it on Apple TV+.
If you’re already an Apple TV+ subscriber, you can watch the movie, free-of-charge, anytime you’d like. If you aren't a subscriber, see below for how and when you can still watch the movie free of charge.
When is Apple's Free Viewing Window in 2025?
Each year, Apple TV+ offers a window in which viewers can watch the show without a subscription.
According to Apple TV+, this year's free-viewing window for “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14.
If you miss it, not to worry, you can still watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” free of charge by signing up for an Apple TV+ 7-day trial, which you can find more information about right here.
