Apple TV Unveils Trailer for Snoopy Holiday Special
The Peanuts special, featuring John Legend, Leon Bridges and Laufey on the soundtrack, premieres globally on November 13, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Holiday Music
Apple TV released the trailer for "Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy," a Peanuts holiday special headlined by John Legend, Leon Bridges and Laufey on its soundtrack. The special premieres globally on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The special extends Apple TV's role as the streaming home of the Peanuts franchise, which it has carried since 2020. Its soundtrack pairs classic holiday songs with contemporary artists, aiming to reach both longtime fans and new audiences.
The special's exclusive Apple TV streaming arrangement runs through 2030, and the premiere date is set for November 13, 2026. Viewership numbers and performance metrics have not yet been released.
The players
Apple TV
Apple's subscription streaming service, which carries the Peanuts library and co-produced the holiday special.
WildBrain
A children's entertainment company that co-produced the special with Peanuts and is also partnered on the upcoming animated feature film Snoopy Unleashed.
John Legend
A Grammy-winning singer and songwriter who headlines the special's soundtrack with the track "Get Ready."
Leon Bridges
A Grammy-winning soul and R&B singer who performs on the soundtrack alongside Kamasi Washington.
Laufey
An Icelandic-American jazz-pop singer-songwriter who sings "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" for the special.
The details
In the special, Snoopy lands on Santa's naughty list and has 12 days to clear his name before Christmas. John Legend performs "Get Ready," produced by Raphael Saadiq, while Kamasi Washington teams with Leon Bridges on "Trying To Get There" and Laufey sings "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," produced by Spencer Stewart.
Timeline
2018: Apple TV began partnering on original Peanuts projects.
2020: Apple TV began streaming the classic Peanuts library.
November 13, 2026: The holiday special premieres globally on Apple TV.
2030: The exclusive Apple TV streaming deal for the Peanuts franchise ends.
Holiday Music
The special extends the exclusive Apple TV streaming relationship that began when the company started carrying the Peanuts library in 2020. Its soundtrack follows the holiday-special tradition of pairing familiar carols with contemporary recording artists.
The special will stream exclusively on Apple TV, so viewers need an Apple TV subscription to watch it at launch. Its premiere is set for November 13, 2026.
The takeaway
Viewers planning holiday viewing can mark November 13, 2026 for the global premiere. The Peanuts franchise's streaming home on Apple TV is secured through 2030.
What happens next
The special premieres globally on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Further reading
For more seasonal releases, browse the Holiday Music section.
