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Disney Unveils AHS Season 13 Coven Return

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Disney announced at the 2026 Disney Upfront on May 12, 2026 at the North Javits Center in Manhattan, New York City that American Horror Story Season 13 will return to the Coven storyline.
Season 13 will feature Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts and Jessica Lange and adds Paul Anthony Kelly as a new cast member.
Emma Roberts wore a Blumarine Pre-Fall 2026 mini dress with floral embroidery while Brian Bowen Smith photographed the event attended by Disney, ABC, ESPN and Hulu stars.

History

Historical Context

Ryan Murphy launched American Horror Story on FX on October 5 2011, drawing 3.18 million viewers for its debut. The anthology’s seasonal revivals, such as the award-winning Coven arc, have become a proven audience-retention strategy. Disney-ABC’s 2026 announcement to return to Coven extends this pattern, leveraging the franchise’s historic success on Hulu and FX.

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Story summary

Disney announced at the 2026 Disney Upfront on May 12, 2026 at the North Javits Center in Manhattan, New York City that American Horror Story Season 13 will return to the Coven storyline.
Season 13 will feature Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts and Jessica Lange and adds Paul Anthony Kelly as a new cast member.
Emma Roberts wore a Blumarine Pre-Fall 2026 mini dress with floral embroidery while Brian Bowen Smith photographed the event attended by Disney, ABC, ESPN and Hulu stars.

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