Apple TV to Release 12 Days of Snoopy Special
The 54th Peanuts television special will arrive on the streaming platform on November 13.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Holiday Music
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Apple TV will debut the new holiday special 12 Days of Snoopy on November 13. This production marks the 54th overall entry in the iconic Peanuts television franchise.
Why it matters
The new special serves to build on the legacy of the Peanuts brand, providing a fresh holiday entry for the Apple TV streaming catalog. Its release follows a five-year hiatus from new Christmas-themed specials in the series.
This marks the ninth new Peanuts special released since Apple TV acquired streaming rights, continuing the series that first premiered in 1965. The plot centers on the 12 days leading up to Christmas.
The players
Apple TV
This is a subscription-based streaming service that holds the exclusive digital rights to the Peanuts television specials library.
John Legend
He is an award-winning singer and songwriter who contributed original music to the soundtrack of the new special.
Jeff Morrow
He is the professional composer who wrote the musical score for the special.
The details
The special relies on original music and covers to drive the narrative in the absence of dialogue. Contributors include John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, Kamasi Washington, Leon Bridges, and Laufey, who performs a cover of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
Timeline
December 1965: A Charlie Brown Christmas premiered on CBS.
November 13: 12 Days of Snoopy premieres on Apple TV.
Industry Dynamics
The release continues the long-standing cultural tradition established by A Charlie Brown Christmas. It represents a strategic move by Apple TV to capture the holiday market through exclusive franchise content.
The special will be available for streaming exclusively on the Apple TV platform starting November 13. Subscribers can access the new content alongside the library of existing Peanuts specials.
The takeaway
The addition of this special highlights the ongoing evolution of holiday programming in the streaming era. Viewers can expect a musical focus that diverges from the dialogue-heavy formats of past specials.
Further reading
Explore more seasonal programming and legacy content in our Holiday Music section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
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