Netflix’s ‘Haunted Hotel’ Finds Success Alongside Survival Thriller ‘Below’

While Netflix’s supernatural slate is often dominated by live-action heavyweights like Wednesday, a different kind of ghost story is making its presence felt this October. The adult animated series Haunted Hotel has returned for its second season.

Created by Matt Roller and executive produced by Dan Harmon, the series follows the dysfunctional management of a supernatural lodging. The show has carved out a niche by blending the high-concept world-building seen in Rick and Morty with the eerie atmospheric charm of Gravity Falls. Unlike those inspirations, however, Haunted Hotel is strictly aimed at mature audiences with a TV-14/TV-MA rating.

The series shares the October spotlight with the sea-monster thriller Below.

The October Horror Strategy

The return of the animated comedy comes as part of a broader horror push by Netflix. Haunted Hotel is currently sharing the spotlight with Below, a six-episode sea-monster miniseries starring Josh Hartnett. Set in Newfoundland, Below reached the No. 1 spot on FlixPatrol’s worldwide Netflix TV chart on October 10, 2026. The contrast between Hartnett’s gritty survival thriller and Haunted Hotel’s twisted humor suggests a “something for everyone” approach for the 2026 spooky season.

Season 2 of the animated series consists of eight episodes and has maintained a 100% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes through mid-October. The central ensemble explores the increasingly bizarre hauntings within the hotel’s walls.

Future Outlook and Season 3

While Netflix has not yet made an official announcement regarding the show’s continuation, preparation is already well underway behind the scenes. According to industry reports, Season 3 scripts are already finished, with Roller having completed the writing phase as he awaits a formal greenlight.

The quick turnaround on scripts suggests that a third installment could arrive significantly faster than the gap between the first two seasons. For now, the series serves as a focal point for adult animation fans looking for a blend of horror and comedy that rivals the platform’s larger-budget live-action thrillers.

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