ReturningWhile supplies last
Black Cat Frappuccino at Starbucks — launch date and LTO window
A chocolate cake-flavored blended Crème Frappuccino topped with whipped cream and chocolate cat ears, available at select U.S. coffeehouses.
Key data
Starbucks brought back the Black Cat Frappuccino, announced September 14, 2026, available from October 22, 2026. It is a returning in the shakes & frozen category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 3 sources and 3 independent outlets.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | Starbucks |
| Launch type | Returning |
| Announced | September 14, 2026 |
| Available from | October 22, 2026 |
| Available until | Not stated |
| Price | Not stated |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | In store |
| Category | Shakes & frozen |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Consumer mediaOctober 1, 2026
“Starbucks will be bringing back the Halloween-themed Black Cat Frappuccino to select US locations starting October 22, 2026.”
brandeating.com ↗ - Consumer mediaSeptember 15, 2026
“The Black Cat Frappuccino base is a chocolate cake-flavored crème Frappuccino.”
sporked.com ↗ - Consumer mediaSeptember 14, 2026
“Starbucks announced a limited-edition Black Cat Frappuccino launching October 22 at select U.S. coffeehouses, a chocolate cake-flavored blended drink topped with whipped cream and chocolate cat ears.”
delish.com ↗
Returned 2 times
Each appearance has its own dated page — the window, price and sources differ every year.
- 2026
- 2026 (this page)
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