Hubie Halloween Climbs to No. 3 on Netflix
The 2020 Adam Sandler comedy returned to the top of Netflix's United States movie chart over the Halloween weekend.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Comedy
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Hubie Halloween jumped two spots to No. 3 on Netflix's most-watched movies list in the United States, according to FlixPatrol data for November 1, 2026. The film has now spent five days on the platform's top 10 movies chart during this run.
Why it matters
The climb reflects renewed viewer interest in Halloween-themed content during the holiday season, placing a six-year-old comedy among the platform's most-watched titles. It shows how seasonal programming can extend the life of older catalog films.
FlixPatrol ranking data places Hubie Halloween at No. 3 on Netflix's most-watched movies list for November 1, 2026, up two spots, with five total days on the top 10 chart during this run. The film's total viewership and how long the climb will last were not reported.
The players
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler is an American actor and comedian known for leading broad comedies and co-founding the production company Happy Madison, and he stars in Hubie Halloween.
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that produces and distributes original and licensed films and series, and it originally released Hubie Halloween in 2020.
The details
Viewers revisited the Steven Brill-directed comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, and Steve Buscemi during the Halloween weekend. The film, originally released by Netflix on October 7, 2020, is dedicated to the memory of actor Cameron Boyce, who died before production began.
Timeline
October 7, 2020: Netflix originally releases Hubie Halloween.
October 2020: The film tops Netflix's most-streamed titles during its first two weeks.
November 1, 2026: FlixPatrol data places the film at No. 3 on Netflix's movie chart.
Halloween weekend 2026: Viewers revisit the film during the holiday festivities.
Industry Dynamics
Hubie Halloween's return to the top of Netflix's chart mirrors the platform's pattern of reviving older catalog comedies during seasonal demand, a dynamic tracked daily by FlixPatrol. The film's rise shows how streaming services use back-catalog titles to fill holiday programming gaps as the broader streaming market leans on evergreen content.
Hubie Halloween is available to stream on Netflix in the United States, where viewers can watch it on demand through their existing subscriptions. The film's presence in the top rankings means it is easy to find on the platform's movie row during the holiday period.
The takeaway
Seasonal viewing habits can give older films a second life, so comedies with strong holiday themes may see renewed interest each year. Viewers looking for a lighthearted pick can check Netflix's top 10 list for titles that are trending right now.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.
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