'Halloweentown 5' in the Works at Disney
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disney is in early development of a fifth film in the popular “Halloweentown” series, with plot details yet to be revealed.
- The new movie is being written by Lily Houghton and Ryan Koehn, based on characters created by Paul Bernbaum, the original 1998 film’s writer.
- Casting has not been confirmed, though several original cast members have expressed interest in returning.
- If approved, the film will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+.
- Houghton’s previous work includes the 2026 comedic horror “Forbidden Fruits,” while Koehn has writing credits on HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” reboot and the film “The Mad Whale.”
