Family Guy is keeping its holiday tradition alive on Hulu. The long-running animated comedy will return with new annual Halloween and holiday specials in 2026, marking the third straight year the seasonal episodes will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform.
The news was announced by executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel during the show’s Comic-Con panel, where fans also got an early tease of one of the biggest guest voices attached to the next Halloween outing: Kieran Culkin.
Family Guy Halloween Special 2026 Adds Kieran Culkin as the Devil
Culkin, best known for his Emmy-winning run on Succession, will guest star in the 2026 Family Guy Halloween special as the devil. That casting alone feels tailor-made for the show’s style of sharp, absurdist comedy, especially given Culkin’s gift for playing characters with chaotic charm and a biting sense of humor.
While plot details for the Halloween special are still under wraps, the reveal of Culkin’s role suggests the episode may lean into supernatural comedy, with the Griffin family likely finding themselves in another wildly inappropriate holiday misadventure.
Family Guy Holiday Specials Return Exclusively to Hulu
The 2026 Halloween and holiday specials continue Hulu’s growing relationship with Family Guy. For the third consecutive year, the show’s seasonal episodes will debut as Hulu exclusives rather than arriving first through the traditional broadcast schedule.
That makes the streaming platform an increasingly important home for Family Guy fans, especially those following the show’s event-style specials. The format has given the series room to turn Halloween and winter holiday episodes into bigger streaming moments, separate from the usual weekly broadcast rhythm.
Why the Family Guy Hulu Specials Matter
Family Guy has been on television for decades, but its ability to keep adapting is a major reason it remains part of the pop-culture conversation. Seasonal specials are a smart fit for streaming, where viewers often look for themed episodes around Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
Adding a high-profile guest star like Kieran Culkin also gives the 2026 Halloween special extra buzz. Voice casting has always been one of the show’s strengths, and Culkin’s turn as the devil could become one of the standout animated guest roles of the year if the writing gives him enough room to play.
When Can You Watch the Family Guy 2026 Specials?
Hulu has confirmed that the new Family Guy Halloween and holiday specials will arrive in 2026, though exact release dates have not yet been announced. Based on the theme, the Halloween special is expected to land around the Halloween season, with the holiday special likely timed closer to the end of the year.
More details, including official titles, trailers, plot descriptions, and premiere dates, are expected closer to release.
Where to Watch Family Guy in the US, UK, and EU
Show: Family Guy
Where to watch: The 2026 Halloween and holiday specials will stream exclusively on Hulu in the United States.
When to watch: The specials are scheduled for 2026, with exact premiere dates still to be announced.
Availability: Hulu is available in the US. In the UK and many EU markets, Family Guy is commonly available through Disney+ where licensed, but international release plans for these Hulu-exclusive 2026 specials have not yet been confirmed.
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