What's Happening?
Disney+ has decided not to renew the 'Goosebumps' series for a third season. The horror anthology, based on R.L. Stine's book series, was produced by Sony Pictures Television and Disney Branded Television. Despite its cancellation, the series performed well in terms of viewership, accumulating 43 million hours watched across 16 international markets and 75 million hours viewed domestically in the U.S. The series featured different stories, settings, and casts each season, with Season 2 focusing on teenage siblings uncovering a mystery involving four teenagers who vanished in 1994. The series was developed by Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman, with a team of executive producers including Hilary Winston, Neal H. Moritz, and others.
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Why It's Important?
The cancellation of 'Goosebumps' reflects the competitive nature of streaming services and the challenges they face in maintaining viewer interest. Despite strong viewership numbers, Disney+ opted to discontinue the series, possibly to make room for new content or due to strategic shifts in programming. This decision impacts the show's cast and crew, as well as fans who followed the series. Sony Pictures Television's plan to shop the series to other outlets suggests potential for the show's continuation elsewhere, highlighting the fluidity of content distribution in the streaming era.
What's Next?
Sony Pictures Television intends to explore other creative directions for the 'Goosebumps' IP and is looking to shop the series to other platforms. This could lead to the series finding a new home, allowing it to continue its narrative and potentially reach new audiences. The show's future will depend on negotiations with other networks or streaming services and their interest in reviving the series.
