Disney+ and Hulu cancel Goosebumps series after two seasons, Sony looks for new home

Fans of the “Goosebumps” series were shocked to hear that Disney+ and Hulu have decided to cancel the show after just two seasons, despite its strong viewership numbers. The series, based on R.L. Stine’s popular horror stories, had accumulated 43 million hours watched internationally and 75 million hours viewed in the U.S. since it debuted.

The decision to cancel the show, which was officially confirmed by Sony Pictures Television, has left fans wondering about the future of the franchise on streaming platforms. While the reasons behind the cancellation are not entirely clear, industry analysts believe that Disney’s shifting content strategies and the potential high production costs associated with the anthology format may have played a role.

However, there is some hope for fans of the series. Sony Pictures Television has indicated that they are looking to shop the show to other platforms and explore new creative directions for the intellectual property. This could mean a revival of the series on a different streaming service or a continuation of the anthology format with new stories and characters.

While it’s disappointing to see the show come to an end, the enduring popularity of R.L. Stine’s books, which have sold over 400 million copies worldwide, makes it likely that the series will find a new home. Fans should stay tuned for updates on the search for a new platform and keep their fingers crossed for more spine-tingling adventures in the future.