Family-FriendlyNo. 8110 · The 2026 edition
This Is the Most Popular Halloween Kids' Movie In Your State
Discover the top Halloween kids' movie that's making waves in your state!
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Explore the most popular Halloween-themed film enjoyed by children across America, highlighting its unique charm and appeal.
About this
A state-by-state look at the most popular Halloween kids' movies in the U.S., based on a USDish study timed to the release of Hocus Pocus 2. It highlights which of 12 films each state searched for most, calling out the overall winners and the curious regional loyalties behind them. The piece names the movies that topped the map and notes a few states whose picks stand alone.
The list
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Scooby-Doo (franchise)
Best-loved overall; most-searched in 13 states including Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio.
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Coraline
Close second; most-searched in 11 states including California, Illinois, New York.
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Halloweentown
Oregon's lone favorite; possibly due to filming in St. Helens.
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Facts from the original
- USDish analyzed search data to find the most-loved Halloween kids movies in each U.S. state.
- The study was released to celebrate Hocus Pocus 2 arriving on September 30.
- Twelve movies hold America's heart during Halloween season, per USDish.
- The Scooby-Doo franchise is the best-loved Halloween kids' movie overall.
- Scooby-Doo was the most-searched movie in 13 states, including Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Alaska.
- Coraline was the most-searched in 11 states, including California, Illinois, Washington, and New York.
- Hocus Pocus is Massachusetts's favorite, likely because it is set in Salem.
- Oregon is the only state loyal to Halloweentown, possibly because it was filmed in St. Helens.
- North Dakota is the only state to name Gremlins as its favorite.
- Wyoming is the only state partial to Hotel Transylvania.
- New Mexico and Texas favor Coco during Halloween season.
- E.T. is the top pick in Hawaii, Maine, and Florida.
- The full state-by-state breakdown is available on USDish's website.
