The highly anticipated Disney+ series Goosebumps is returning with its second season, Goosebumps: The Vanishing. The new season will premiere on January 10, 2025, and will be available on Disney+ and Hulu.
Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman developed the show, with Hilary Winston as the showrunner. Goosebumps first aired in 2023, capturing audiences with its mix of mystery and suspense, inspired by R.L. Stine’s classic book series.
The first season followed a group of high schoolers as they uncovered dark secrets surrounding a decades-old tragedy. The second season, Goosebumps: The Vanishing, promises more mystery as the characters unravel chilling events tied to four missing teenagers from 1994.
Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the Goosebumps series. Reader discretion is advised.
What to expect from the Goosebumps: The Vanishing
Goosebumps Season 1, which premiered on October 13, 2023, had ten episodes. Since its release, the show has quickly made its place in the horror genre among top series and garnered a loyal fanbase. Based on R.L. Stine's popular books, the series successfully brought a nostalgic yet fresh take on the classic tales, earning praise for its suspenseful plot and character development.
For season 2, titled Goosebumps: The Vanishing, the cast will include returning stars like David Schwimmer as Anthony, Ana Ortiz as Jen, and Sam McCarthy as Devin. New cast members might include Arjun Athalye, Eloise Payet, and Stony Blyden.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing focuses on Devin and Cece, twins adjusting to life with their divorced father, who stumbles upon a dark mystery. They, along with their friends, will uncover secrets about four teenagers who disappeared in 1994, leading to even more chilling revelations.
In the new season, viewers can expect intense suspense, character-driven drama, and familiar Goosebumps book references.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing will consist of eight episodes, and all eight episodes will premiere on the same day on Friday, January 10, 2025.
According to the season synopsis:
“Goosebumps: The Vanishing” begins when twins Cece and Devin Brewer are sent to spend a summer in Gravesend, Brooklyn, with their divorced dad. A threat is stirring, and they quickly realize that dark secrets are among them, triggering a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, Cece, Devin and their friends — Alex, CJ and Frankie — find themselves entangled in the chilling tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994."
A Quick Overview of the Storyline of the Goosebumps series
The Goosebumps series follows a thrilling and spooky anthology format, visually representing the eerie stories inspired by R.L. Stine's iconic books. Season 1 features a group of high schoolers investigating the mysterious death of a teenager named Harold Biddle while also uncovering dark secrets about their parents’ past.
The series blends suspense, horror, and adventure, delivering chills with its ghostly characters, cursed objects, and ominous settings. The upcoming season promises even more intrigue, deepening the storylines and introducing new characters.
Fans can tune in to watch a new addition to the series Goosebumps: The Vanishing along with season 1 on both Disney+ and Hulu.