“I won’t let commercialism ruin my Christmas!” Charlie Brown famously declared—and in 2025, fans can still keep that spirit alive without opening their wallets.
For longtime viewers, finding A Charlie Brown Christmas hasn’t been as simple as turning on network TV. Since 2020, Apple has held the exclusive streaming rights to the Peanuts holiday specials, moving the beloved Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas classics off traditional broadcast networks like ABC and CBS. That means no free over-the-air airing this year.
But here’s the good news: Apple is once again spreading a little holiday cheer.
When and where to watch
A Charlie Brown Christmas* will be available to watch for free on Apple TV
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025
No Apple TV+ subscription required
Outside of that free window, Apple TV remains the exclusive home for all Peanuts holiday specials, including It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
Apple TV+ details
An Apple TV+ subscription typically runs $12.99 per month, though new Apple device purchases may include up to three months free. Alongside Peanuts, the service also features original series and films like Severance, Shrinking, and more.
So if watching Charlie Brown search for the perfect little tree is part of your holiday tradition, mark your calendar—this classic Christmas moment is free to stream for one festive weekend only.
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