Why Disney Didn’t Make Halloweentown 5

Why Disney never made a Halloweentown 5 can be confusing given how popular the first four Halloweentown movies were. Although the fourth entry in the witchy franchise, 2006’s Return to Halloweentown, wasn’t well-received, the series as a whole has endured for 25 years. Every October, the Halloweentown movies see a seasonal surge in popularity. In fact, tuning into the Halloweentown films on the Disney Channel — and, more recently, Disney+ — is an annual tradition for many. Even though it’s been nearly two decades since the final film’s release, there’s an abiding excitement for Halloweentown, making it a Disney property that’s primed for a streaming revival.