Disney+ and Hulu's newest take on the Goosebumps franchise has scared up two seasons thus far, but will it get renewed for season 3 soon? Based on the eponymous children's horror novels by R.L. Stine, the newest Goosebumps show combines elements from many of the most famous books to tell an original story set within the world of Stine's creations. Season 1 saw teens investigate a decades-old mystery that involves their parents' pasts, while season 2 follows siblings who find that all isn't right in their estranged father's home. Instead of an ongoing narrative, Goosebumps instead became an anthology.
Hardly the first time R.L. Stine's beloved books have been adapted, the Disney+ Goosebumps show came hot on the heels of two blockbuster movies released during the 2010s and starring Jack Black as the author. Though somewhat tonally different from the aforementioned Goosebumps films, the show utilizes the same format by blending elements from various books into one larger narrative. With dozens of Goosebumps books to choose from, the TV series is nearly limitless, and the future looks bright as it awaits a season 3 renewal order.
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Goosebumps Season 3 Is Not Confirmed
Disney+ & Hulu Haven't Ordered New Episodes Yet
After the smashing success of Goosebumps season 1 in 2023, it wasn't astounding that the show was quickly renewed for season 2. What was surprising was the fact that it opted to become an anthology instead of continuing from the cliffhanger ending of season 1. While this decision might have angered some viewers who were looking for closure, it gave the show a clear path forward without the conventional hangups that many ongoing series face. It's unclear if season 3 will get renewed, but it will likely keep the anthology approach if Disney+ and Hulu want more episodes.
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As for when the show might get renewed (or canceled for that matter), it's difficult to say for certain. The first season aired during the Halloween season of 2023, but it wasn't renewed until February 2024. This delay was likely caused by the usual industry slowing seen during the last few months of the year and not necessarily a reflection of the show's popularity. If Goosebumps season 3 is ordered, it could come much sooner than last time, since the show is now airing in January 2025.
Goosebumps season 2 has been given the subtitle The Vanishing.
Goosebumps Season 3 Cast Details
It's Unclear If Any Cast Will Return
Predicting the cast of Goosebumps season 3 is nearly impossible at this juncture, and it probably won't become clear for some time, even if the show is renewed. Season 2's surprising decision to switch to the anthology format meant that none of the original cast reprised their roles (or even appeared in season 2). This could repeat going into season 3, meaning an entirely new ensemble will be needed. On the other hand, it's possible that Goosebumps could follow in the footsteps of horror anthologies like American Horror Story and utilize a revolving cast that plays new roles each time.
Will Goosebumps Season 3 Be An Anthology?
The Format Works Well For Goosebumps
Goosebumps can't succeed if it doesn't offer a bit of closure.
Since the show switched to an anthology format starting with season 2, it stands to reason that Goosebumps season 3 will be an anthology as well. Though the reason for the switch isn't known, and it isn't clear if the plan was always to make the show an anthology, it's clearly a plan that works. The stories might be crafted a bit differently in the future in order to accommodate the anthology format without leaving too many things unresolved. Season 1's ending still feels unfinished, and Goosebumps can't succeed if it doesn't offer a bit of closure.
The Goosebumps film & TV franchise includes:
TV Show & Movie |
Release Year(s) |
Rotten Tomatoes Score |
|---|---|---|
Goosebumps |
1995-1998 |
80% |
Goosebumps |
2015 |
78% |
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween |
2018 |
48% |
Goosebumps |
2023-Present |
74% |
Goosebumps Season 3 Story Details
So Many Great R.L. Stine Books Left
Though seasons 1 and 2 touched on many of R.L. Stine's classic Goosebumps books, there are still a ton of terror tomes to draw inspiration from. Season 1 drew heavily from Night of the Living Dummy and The Haunted Mask, while gently touching on others like The Horror at Camp Jellyjam. This means that those books aren't entirely off the table either, should future seasons want to delve deeper into the stories.
Particularly creepy installments like The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight are practically screaming for an adaptation, while The Werewolf of Fever Swamp would also serve as a strong basis for a season. Only a handful of classic books haven't been adapted yet, so it's highly unlikely that the series will be able to avoid going over the same material as older adaptations. However, it's the modern (and slightly creepier) takes that make the newest Goosebumps show such an intriguing adaptation.
Goosebumps
- Release Date
- October 13, 2023
- Showrunner
- Kevin Murphy
- Writers
- Nicholas Stoller, Rob Letterman, Kevin Murphy
Cast
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WHERE TO WATCH
R. L. Stine's horror book series receives its second television adaptation with the 2023 Disney+ series Goosebumps. The new series brings in the creative minds behind the first two Goosebumps films and centers on five teenagers who haphazardly unleash evil supernatural forces on their town. As they attempt to send them back to where they came from, they learn that their parents harbor similar secrets from their younger days.
- Franchise(s)
- Goosebumps
- Main Genre
- Adventure
- Creator(s)
- Rob Letterman, Nicholas Stoller
- Seasons
- 1
- Story By
- R.L. Stine
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu
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