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12 Days of Snoopy Arrives November 13: How It Differs From the Free Charlie Brown Weekends
Snoopy's new Christmas special arrives on Apple TV November 13. Check its music lineup and the separate free weekends for the Charlie Brown classics.
Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy premieres globally on Apple TV on Friday, November 13, 2026. The new animated special has its own release date; the free streaming weekends Apple has announced apply to older Charlie Brown holiday specials.
That distinction matters if you are planning a family viewing night without a subscription. The next free weekend is November 14–15 for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, followed by December 12–13 for A Charlie Brown Christmas. Apple’s published holiday schedule does not announce a free weekend for 12 Days of Snoopy.
What is the new Snoopy special about?
Santa’s naughty list has a familiar name on it. With Christmas approaching, Snoopy tries to improve his standing while the Peanuts children are behaving themselves. Apple’s synopsis frames his mission around learning that the holiday means more than receiving presents.
Apple released the new trailer on November 4. Peanuts and WildBrain produce the special, inspired by Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip. This is a new entry in the Snoopy Presents collection, rather than a rerelease of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Which Peanuts specials can you watch free?
Apple’s holiday announcement separates the new premiere from limited free access to the classics:
| Special | Announced viewing date in 2026 | Access described by Apple |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Days of Snoopy | November 13 premiere | New Apple TV special; no free weekend announced |
| A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving | November 14–15 | Free streaming weekend |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas | December 12–13 | Free streaming weekend |
Subscribers can already watch the two classics outside those weekends. The free October 17–18 window for It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has passed. These are calendar dates from Apple, not a promise of a particular midnight unlock time in every territory.
Who supplies the music?
Jeff Morrow scores the new special. Apple names John Legend’s “Get Ready,” produced by Raphael Saadiq, and Kamasi Washington’s “Trying to Get There,” featuring Leon Bridges. Laufey performs “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” produced by Spencer Stewart.
Where to find the new special
Use Apple’s official 12 Days of Snoopy listing to check viewing access for your account and region. The current press page retains the November 13 premiere date. For more upcoming releases, visit our TV and streaming coverage.
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