Haunted Hotel is a 2025 Netflix adult animated horror-comedy series created by Matt Roller (Rick and Morty, Archer) and produced by Universal Television with animation by Titmouse, Inc. Executive producers include Matt Roller and Dan Harmon (Community, Rick and Morty).
The show follows Katherine (Eliza Coupe), a single mother who inherits a haunted hotel called The Undervale. Her estranged brother Nathan (Will Forte), now a ghost, helps her run the hotel—though his spectral roommates often complicate matters. Katherine’s kids, Ben (Skyler Gisondo) and Esther (Natalie Palamides), also play key roles, balancing normal life with the chaos of living in a haunted hotel.
The series mixes horror themes with witty, offbeat comedy and quirky supernatural characters, including Abaddon (Jimmi Simpson), a demon stuck in the body of a 1700s boy.
Haunted Hotel will premiere on Netflix on September 19, 2025. The series is rated TV-MA for mature content.
Haunted Hotel Age Rating
Haunted Hotel is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences and not suitable for children. Below is a spoiler-free breakdown of the content:
Violence & Scary Elements
The series includes cartoonish horror, creepy visuals, and supernatural threats. Ghosts, demons, and hauntings are portrayed in a darkly comedic style. While not realistic, some moments may feel unsettling for younger viewers due to the haunted setting.
Language
Strong language and crude humor appear throughout, consistent with other adult animated comedies.
Sexual Content
Mature jokes and innuendos are present, though not explicit.
Mature Themes
Themes include death, the afterlife, family dysfunction, and living with ghosts. The humor often leans dark and sarcastic.
Is Haunted Hotel Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: Not suitable. The TV-MA rating, mature jokes, and spooky themes make this inappropriate for pre-teens.
Ages 13–15: Not recommended. Even though animated, the show’s humor, language, and horror elements are designed for adults.
Ages 16–17: Older teens who are fans of Rick and Morty–style humor may watch with discretion, but parents should be aware of strong language and dark themes.
Overall, Haunted Hotel is best for adults due to its mature tone and comedic approach to horror.
What Parents Can Do
Check the Humor Style: Preview an episode to see if the dark comedy and language fit your teen’s maturity level.
Talk About the Themes: Discuss how the series uses ghosts and demons as comedy, so teens understand it’s exaggerated, not realistic.
Consider Alternatives: If your teen wants spooky animated shows, consider teen-friendly titles like Dead End: Paranormal Park or Gravity Falls.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the age rating for Haunted Hotel?
A: The series is rated TV-MA, intended for mature audiences.
Q: Is Haunted Hotel OK for kids?
A: No. The mature humor, language, and horror themes make it unsuitable for children.
Q: Can teens watch Haunted Hotel?
A: It may be acceptable for older teens (16+) with parental discretion, but it is designed for adults.
Q: Does Haunted Hotel contain graphic violence?
A: No. While it features horror themes and supernatural scares, the violence is mostly cartoonish and comedic.
Q: Where can I watch Haunted Hotel?
A: The series will be available on Netflix starting September 19, 2025.