Move over, Avengers—there's a new streaming champion in town. Family Guy's latest Halloween special, Happy Hell-o-ween, has officially dethroned Avengers: Endgame on Disney+, proving that even Earth's Mightiest Heroes can't compete with a talking baby and his cynical dog.
The special, which premiered October 5, 2026, as a Hulu exclusive, has skyrocketed to the #1 spot on Disney+ in the United States. It's currently trending across all three ranking verticals—Overall Top 10, Top 10 Movies, and Top 10 TV Shows—while Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame sit at #7 and #6, respectively. Even Toy Story 5 and PAW Patrol: The Movie are trailing behind, unable to match the show's devilish appeal.
The premise is as wild as you'd expect from Seth MacFarlane. Brian and Stewie die and end up in Hell, where they're forced to answer for what Hulu calls “24 seasons’ worth of bad behavior.” But the real twist? They're so insufferable that they drive Satan himself—played by Kieran Culkin—to quit his job. And guess who takes over? You guessed it: Brian and Stewie. It's a classic Family Guy move, turning the underworld into a punchline.
Culkin, best known for his Emmy-winning role in Succession, brings a certain chaotic energy to the Devil. Hulu even jokes that after “dancing with any number of devils” on the HBO drama, he's now playing the real deal. It's a fun bit of casting that adds an extra layer of meta-humor to the special.
The special also serves as a massive roast of Brian and Stewie's past misdeeds. As they navigate Hell, Satan pulls receipts from decades of continuity, reminding them of their worst moments across 24 seasons. It's a fourth-wall-breaking celebration of the show's history, giving longtime fans plenty of callbacks and inside jokes.
This isn't the first time Family Guy has dabbled in the afterlife, but it's certainly one of the most ambitious. The special's success comes as no surprise, given the show's enduring popularity. Fox has already renewed Family Guy through Season 27 and 2028-29, and MacFarlane is prepping a separate two-season Stewie spin-off for 2027-28. Clearly, the Griffin family isn't going anywhere.
If you're in the mood for more Halloween scares, check out our list of 10 Halloween movies that still haunt us. And for more on the Marvel side, see how Endgame toppled Avatar at the box office—though it's now facing a different kind of competition.
With Happy Hell-o-ween dominating streaming, it's clear that Family Guy still has plenty of life left. Whether you're a longtime fan or just tuning in for the Halloween vibes, this special is a devilishly good time.
