Goosebumps: The Vanishing

Devin and Cece are sent to spend a summer in Gravesend, Brooklyn with their divorced dad, scientist Anthony Brewer, expecting a routine change of pace. Instead they stumble into strange occurrences linked to older neighborhood legends and a threat that has been lying dormant under the streets. Anthony's lab work and parenting friction complicate the kids' attempts to understand what's happening, so the siblings recruit local friends to help investigate. The series keeps stakes personal, focusing on family ties, neighborhood bonds, and the consequences of one scientist's discoveries, while mixing pulse-pounding set pieces with moments of humor and warmth, and never revealing key twists up front.

Created by Rob Letterman, Nicholas Stoller and John James Goldbeck, Goosebumps: The Vanishing premiered in 2025. The show leans into action-adventure and sci-fi fantasy elements, pairing practical effects with contemporary visual effects to support its mysterious, neighborhood-scale thrills.

As of its initial run the series hasn't received major industry award nominations. That said, reviewers often singled out David Schwimmer and the young ensemble for believable chemistry, and critics noted the show could draw attention in youth-actor and genre categories in future seasons.

The Vanishing's title and tone have prompted conversations about updating classic kids-horror for modern audiences, and early viewers on social platforms have been sharing fan art, theories, and recreation of the show's more eerie set pieces. That grassroots buzz has helped the series find a niche audience quickly, especially among viewers who enjoy nostalgic supernatural stories set in ordinary streets.

Audience responses average 6.8 out of 10 from 55 votes, reflecting mixed-to-positive impressions. Critics praised the cast interplay and the show's willingness to mix scares with warmth. Recurring themes include mending family relationships, ethical questions around scientific curiosity, and community resilience when ordinary places hide extraordinary dangers.