How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free

While the famous Charlie Brown Christmas special will exclusively be on Apple TV+ in 2024, it will be free for anyone to watch for a limited time. Here's how, and when.

For many of us, Charlie Brown and the "Peanuts" gang have always helped usher in our favorite holidays. That's why Apple offers yearly free "Peanuts" specials weekends, allowing you to watch your favorite "Peanuts" movies without an active Apple TV+ subscription.

Apple has already offered up free weekends for "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" in October and November.

Now, it's time to join the "Peanuts" gang for their Christmas tale. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will be available for everyone on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15.

Where to watch "Charlie Brown" on Apple TV+

You can watch the "Peanuts" specials and any other available Apple TV+ shows and series in a few ways. This includes the official Apple apps, such as that on the iPhone.

However, there is there is also the Apple TV set-top box and select smart TVs.

Most modern browsers allow users from any platform to stream online, which is the most convenient way for people without Apple devices to tune in.

How to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on Apple TV+ without a subscription

In any modern web browser, go to tv.apple.com
Log into your iCloud account or make a new one
Find the show and press Play
Watch it on your computer or stream it to a television of your choice

You can also view it in the Apple TV app on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

While everyone can watch for free on the dates listed above, Apple TV+ subscribers can watch the "Peanuts" holiday specials at any time all season long.