This is great news for fans of the series. Variety reported that the Disney+ Series Goosebumps will be renewed for a second season. It was said the show will consist of 8 episodes total and will feature a whole new cast. No expected release date was given. Check out more about the second season of Goosebumps below.
This new season will follow the story of “teenage siblings as they discover a threat within their home, setting off a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, the duo find themselves entangled in the story of five teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994.“
Variety reported that: “The announcement was made during the Disney Branded Television presentation at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. As part of the announcement, it was also revealed that the second season would be eight episodes compared to the 10-episode first season and that the show is going the anthology route. Thus, Season 2 will feature an entirely new cast and setting based on R.L. Stine’s iconic Scholastic book series.”
Goosebumps season 1 premiered in October of last year on Disney+ and Hulu. The series was a huge hit as it currently sits at 74% Critic and 69% Audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes. The first season followed the story of “A group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle, while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past.” It featured stars Justin Long, Rachael Harris, Zach Morris, and many more.
It will be interesting to see them take the anthology route and use a whole new cast for the new season. Are you excited about this approach and that they renewed the series for a second season? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out the trailer for the first season below.