Netflix Releases ‘Haunted Hotel’ Season 2 Trailer Ahead of Oct. 9 Premiere
TL;DR
- Netflix released the full “Haunted Hotel” Season 2 trailer on Sept. 16.
- Eight new 30-minute episodes arrive globally on Oct. 9.
- Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides and Jimmi Simpson voice the lead roles.
- UK viewers: Netflix’s cheapest plan, Standard with adverts, now costs £7.99 a month.
LONDON — September 19, 2026 — “Haunted Hotel” returns for Season 2 on Oct. 9 with eight new episodes, according to Netflix, which released a full trailer Sept. 16 for the adult animated horror comedy.
The date places the series squarely in Halloween viewing season, a year after a debut that led Netflix to renew it within a week. The series comes from “Rick and Morty” veterans, including creator Matt Roller and executive producers Dan Harmon and Steve Levy.
“My passion has always been in the horror space,” said Matt Roller, the series creator, in an earlier interview with TV Insider.
Trailer Teases Witches and Beasts
What’s on Netflix said the first-look images released alongside the trailer show the family tied up in a witch’s cabin, dodging collapsing floorboards and facing a multi-jawed subterranean beast.
Dread Central said the trailer introduces a new character and includes nods to “Ghostbusters” and “The Ring.”
The trailer is available on Netflix’s official YouTube channel.
Familiar Voices Return
The voice cast includes Will Forte as Nathan, Eliza Coupe as Katherine, Skyler Gisondo as Ben, Natalie Palamides as Esther and Jimmi Simpson as Abaddon.
Titmouse animates the series, with Erica Hayes as supervising director, and Season 2 runs eight episodes of 30 minutes each.
Season 2 Promises Fresh Evils
Netflix said Season 2 promises “New ghosts. New employees. New undefined evils that we haven’t even discovered yet!”
The synopsis adds that Katherine’s family settles into a routine while more paranormal trouble comes looking for rooms.
How the Series Got Here
The first season debuted Sept. 19, 2025, and Netflix renewed the series on Sept. 26, 2025, one week later.
The show follows a single mother running a hotel billed as the world’s most haunted, alongside her ghost brother, two kids and a demon trapped in a little boy’s body.
What UK Viewers Need to Know
Season 2 arrives globally on Oct. 9, including in the UK.
Netflix raised UK prices earlier this month, putting Standard with adverts at £7.99 a month, Standard at £13.99 and Premium at £20.99.
Netflix said the changes reflect improvements to its entertainment range and service quality, and existing subscribers will get one month’s notice by email.
This article was human-curated and verified for accuracy by Elena Vane after an initial AI-assisted draft.
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