Gaten Matarazzo Leads Chilling Netflix’s New Animated Horror ‘Haunted Hotel’: Now Playing

Published 09/20/2025, 1:06 PM EDT

Haunted Hotel stormed onto Netflix Animation on September 19, 2025, like a phantom crashing an exclusive rooftop soirée, and the internet is buzzing louder than a flickering neon sign. Dreamed up by Matt Roller, the quick-witted writer who helped sculpt Rick and Morty’s absurd brilliance, this American adult animated comedy horror is a deliciously twisted cocktail of laughs and chills. With an 80 percent Rotten Tomatoes score already haunting critics’ hearts, the hype is spellbinding, and fans are dying to discover which unforgettable voice commands this spectral lineup.

With Gaten Matarazzo in the picture, curiosity and excitement are blasting through the roof, here is the dazzling lineup of talent joining him to make Haunted Hotel the spookiest, most talked-about animated thrill of the year.

The starry ensemble that makes Haunted Hotel a must-watch

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Will Forte, Jenifer Lewis, Skyler Gisondo, and Gaten Matarazzo bring their unforgettable voices to Haunted Hotel, making the series electric. Will Forte voices Nathan, the ghostly older brother with unfinished business, while Eliza Coupe shines as Katherine, the overwhelmed hotel owner of Undervale. Skyler Gisondo plays Ben, Katherine’s teenage son, and Natalie Palamides adds flair as Esther, her fearless daughter. Jimmi Simpson portrays Abaddon, a mischievous demon trapped in a boy’s body from the 1700s, while Matarazzo appears in Episode 3.

Haunted Hotel follows a single mother juggling the chaos of raising two children while running Undervale, a hotel haunted by unruly spirits. Her estranged brother, now a ghost, provides unexpected guidance as they manage the living and the dead together. From mischievous spirits to eccentric guests, the hotel brims with unpredictable mayhem. Talented voice actors bring these quirky characters to life, delivering performances fans will instantly recognize and adore. The show’s success has fans wondering if Haunted Hotel will be back for a second season.

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Haunted Hotel, the adult-animated comedy that charmed audiences from the first episode, left fans laughing and begging for more, fueling excitement and speculation about a thrilling second season on the horizon.

The future of Haunted Hotel: Will there be a second season?

Netflix has not yet announced a second season of Haunted Hotel. At the time of writing, the streaming giant appears to be assessing the performance of the first season before deciding on renewal. While rare shows like Long Story Short receive early renewals, most adult animated series face uncertainty. That said, Haunted Hotel, with its chaotic charm and fan excitement, has the potential to defy the odds and secure a second season.

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As Haunted Hotel moves toward a potential second season, the show can explore endless directions, thanks to its episodic format. One recurring thread will likely remain Katherine’s ongoing struggle to keep the hotel afloat, with the constant threat of debt bringing in a parade of eccentric and wacky guests. As fans dive deeper into the show, Gaten Matarazzo’s cameo has added to the excitement, leaving viewers eager to see what chaotic adventures await at the Haunted Hotel.

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What do you think about the voice cast in Haunted Hotel, especially Gaten Matarazzo? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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