The highly anticipated 13th season of American Horror Story is set to bring a fresh twist this time around, featuring the talented Ariana Grande alongside a lineup of familiar faces from previous seasons. This new installment, which is scheduled for release on Halloween 2026 on FX, was announced in an intriguing social media post from Ryan Murphy Productions.
Grande, who is currently gaining attention for her role in the upcoming Wicked: For Good, joins a star-studded cast that includes returning veterans such as Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Loude, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, and Jessica Lange. The teaser for the new season features the haunting melody of “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Vera Lynn, paired with chilling visuals that hint at the macabre twists that the series is known for. The message “Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me,” adds to the excitement surrounding the upcoming season.
Ariana Grande’s involvement marks her return to Ryan Murphy’s productions after her previous role on Fox’s Scream Queens in 2015, making her the only new addition to the AHS cast for this season. The anticipation builds as fans eagerly await the return of American Horror Story, which will have followed a significant hiatus of three years since the release of its 12th season, subtitled Delicate, that featured Kim Kardashian. This prior season debuted in September 2023 and concluded in April 2024.
Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, American Horror Story has been captivating audiences since its launch in 2011. With Halley Feiffer serving as showrunner for season 12 and continuing to be involved in production alongside Murphy and Falchuk, the series promises to deliver the innovative and spine-chilling narratives its fanbase adores. As viewers look ahead to 2026, the excitement for the next chapter in this iconic anthology series continues to grow.