American Horror Story: 13

American Horror Story: 13
Season 13
Promotional poster
ShowrunnerRyan Murphy
Release
Original networkFX
Season chronology

The thirteenth season of the American horror anthology television series American Horror Story, subtitled 13, began filming on April 6, 2026, and wrapped on July 28, 2026. The season will feature the return of regular actors Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, Frances Conroy, Jamie Brewer, John Carroll Lynch, Mena Suvari, Mat Fraser and Jessica Lange.

Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for the cable network FX, the series is produced by 20th Television. 13 is set to premiere on September 24, 2026, and is expected to run until October 29, consisting of thirteen episodes released in mostly either pairs or trios. The subtitle was announced in July 2026.

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [17]Directed byWritten by [18]Original release date [17]Prod.
code		US viewers
(millions)
1331"13"[19]Ryan MurphyRyan Murphy & Brad FalchukSeptember 24, 2026 (2026-09-24)TBATBD
1342"1:13 AM"[20]Crystle Roberson DorseyNed Martel & Charlie CarverSeptember 24, 2026 (2026-09-24)TBATBD
1353"Rauhnacht"[21]Crystle Roberson DorseyNed Martel & Charlie CarverSeptember 24, 2026 (2026-09-24)TBATBD
1364TBATBANed Martel & Charlie CarverOctober 1, 2026 (2026-10-01)TBATBD
1375TBATBANed Martel & Charlie CarverOctober 1, 2026 (2026-10-01)TBATBD
1386TBATBANed Martel & Charlie CarverOctober 1, 2026 (2026-10-01)TBATBD
1397TBATBANed Martel & Charlie CarverOctober 8, 2026 (2026-10-08)TBATBD
1408TBATBANed Martel & Charlie CarverOctober 8, 2026 (2026-10-08)TBATBD
1419TBATBARyan Murphy & Ned Martel & Charlie CarverOctober 15, 2026 (2026-10-15)TBATBD
14210TBATBANed Martel & Charlie Carver & Brad FalchukOctober 15, 2026 (2026-10-15)TBATBD
14311TBATBANed Martel & Charlie Carver & Ryan MurphyOctober 22, 2026 (2026-10-22)TBATBD
14412TBATBANed Martel & Charlie CarverOctober 22, 2026 (2026-10-22)TBATBD
14513TBATBANed Martel & Charlie Carver & Brad FalchukOctober 29, 2026 (2026-10-29)TBATBD

Production

Background

On January 9, 2020, American Horror Story was renewed for up to a thirteenth season.[22] On December 5, 2018, Ryan Murphy said the witches from Coven would return in a future season.[23][24][25]

Theme

On July 28, 2026, Murphy announced in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that the season, officially titled 13, would consist of 13 episodes, and while the season would revisit Coven, it was an Avengers-style crossover between "all the seasons".[26]

The theme of the number 13 was announced alongside the title. Though the season was originally teased as a Coven sequel, similar to Apocalypse, it was later clarified that the primary focus is on the number 13 itself (the number of the season), which serves a distinct role in the horror genre due to the superstition around the number as associated with bad luck. The show's official FX page for the season reads: "FX’s “American Horror Story” ... returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone’s most feared number. ... Which iconic horrors will return to haunt the hallowed halls of 13 and what new terrors await? Light your candles, draw your pentagrams and prepare for a supreme surprise."[27]

Casting

In October 2025, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Leslie Grossman, Jessica Lange, and Gabourey Sidibe were all confirmed to return for the thirteenth season.[3] In February 2026, John Waters joined the cast,[9] while Joey Pollari joined in April,[10] and Alex Consani, Paul Anthony Kelly and Madelaine Petsch joined in May.[11][12][13] John Carroll Lynch and Matt Fraser were also confirmed to reprise their roles from Freak Show, with Mena Suvari and Berto Colón also joining the cast.[14] In July, Frances Conroy was confirmed to reprise her role from Coven, with Avantika, Grace Dumdaw, Cara Delevingne, and Charlie Carver also joining the cast.[7][15] Ariana Grande was originally set to appear, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with the season's production schedule and The Eternal Sunshine Tour.[28][29] In August, Jamie Brewer, Elle Chapman, Seth Gabel, Orlando Jones, Tig Notaro, Fedor Steer, and Zach Villa were confirmed as part of the cast.[2][16]

Paulson is playing six to seven roles, Lange is playing all four of her characters, and Evan Peters is playing five characters.[26]

Filming

The season began filming in April 2026.[30] Filming wrapped on July 28, 2026.[31]

Release

The season is set to premiere on FX on September 24, 2026. The first and second week will both feature three episodes a week, followed by two episodes weekly, up until the season finale on October 29.[32] It will also be available on Hulu in the United States and stream internationally on Disney+.[33]

Reception

Accolades

Accolades received by American Horror Story season 13
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s).
Queerties Awards March 10, 2026 Next Big Thing American Horror Story season 13 Nominated [34]

References

  1. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (April 9, 2026). "American Horror Story Season 13 Reveals Sarah Paulson's Return as Cordelia, Teases Coven Sequel: 'The Supreme Rises'". Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sahai, Fred (August 12, 2026). "Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett, and Emma Roberts Are Returning to American Horror Story—and We Have Your First Look". Vogue. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Hailu, Selome (October 31, 2025). "American Horror Story Season 13 Cast: Ariana Grande Joins Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson and More Franchise Regulars". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Romano, Nick (July 9, 2026). "American Horror Story: 13 reassembles the Coven witches with new cast in set photos". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  9. 1 2 DiVincenzo, Alex (February 18, 2026). "John Waters Joins American Horror Story Season 13 Cast". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Cordero, Rosy (April 16, 2026). "Joey Pollari Cast In FX's American Horror Story". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Kliest, Nicole (May 5, 2026). "Behind the Scenes of Instagram's Met Gala 2026 Class Photo—With Kylie Jenner, Alex Consani, Chase Infiniti, and More". Vogue. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  12. 1 2 Petski, Denise (May 12, 2026). "Love Story's Paul Anthony Kelly Joins American Horror Story Season 13 Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Madelaine Petsch has joined the cast of American Horror Story Season 13". May 14, 2026.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 Cordero, Rosy (May 20, 2026). "American Horror Story Sets Return Of John Carroll Lynch & Mat Fraser; Mena Suvari & Berto Colón Also Join Season 13". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 Sharf, Zack (July 9, 2026). "The Coven Is Back! American Horror Story Season 13 Set Photos Reveal Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts and More as Witches". Variety. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cordero, Rosy (August 13, 2026). "American Horror Story Caught Clowning Around In Season 13 Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  17. 1 2 "Shows A-Z - American Horror Story on FX". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  18. ↑ "American Horror Story: Season 13". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  19. ↑ "(#1301) "13"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  20. ↑ "(#1302) "1:13 AM"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  21. ↑ "(#1303) "Rauhnacht"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  22. ↑ White, Peter (January 9, 2020). "'American Horror Story': FX Renews Anthology Series For Three More Seasons – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  23. ↑ "'Coven' witches will return to 'American Horror Story' after 'Apocalypse,' says Ryan Murphy". EW.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  24. ↑ Bradley, Laura (December 5, 2018). "Get Ready for More of the Coven Witches on American Horror Story". HWD. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  25. ↑ "'American Horror Story' Crossovers Continue? Ryan Murphy Says 'Witches Will Be Back'". TheWrap. December 4, 2018. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  26. 1 2 Carson, Lexi (July 28, 2026). "Ryan Murphy Reveals 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Brings Together All Previous Seasons: "It's Like the Avengers"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  27. ↑ "American Horror Story". FX. Archived from the original on July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  28. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 10, 2026). "Ariana Grande Will Not Be In American Horror Story Season 13". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  29. ↑ Carson, Lexi (July 10, 2026). "Ariana Grande Exits American Horror Story Season 13 Amid Eternal Sunshine Tour". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  30. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (April 9, 2026). "American Horror Story Season 13 First Look Photos: Sarah Paulson & Jessica Lange Return To Ryan Murphy's Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  32. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (August 13, 2026). "'American Horror Story' Drops Season 13 Teaser". Deadline. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  33. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 9, 2026). "FX's American Horror Story Sets Season 13 Premiere Date; Cool SDCC Activation Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Next Big Thing award winners in the 2026 Queerties". Queerty. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
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