FX's American Horror Story: 13 premieres Sept 24 with 3 episodes! Discover returning icons, new Coven witches, and crossover plot details.
FX and 20th Television have officially unveiled the explosive first-look images for American Horror Story: 13, confirming the upcoming season will serve as the ultimate grand crossover for the horror anthology. Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, the landmark 13th installment premieres with a special three-episode release on September 24, 2026, on FX and Hulu, before making its international streaming debut on Disney+. Connecting storyline threads across Murder House, Coven, Hotel, and Cult, the 13-episode season features a star-studded cast led by Evan Peters, Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Billie Lourd.
Which Fan-Favorite Characters Are Returning for American Horror Story Season 13?
The first-look imagery highlights an ambitious lineup of dual-role performances and long-awaited character returns across the franchise timeline.
- Evan Peters Multi-Role Return: Peters reprises his breakout role as Tate Langdon from Murder House (featuring his iconic descent in the Rubber Man suit), alongside his Hotel serial killer James Patrick March and Cult leader Kai Anderson.
- Billie Lourd Double Feature: Lourd takes on a double-duty role, simultaneously portraying Winter Anderson (Cult) and supreme witch Mallory (Apocalypse).
- Jessica Lange Back in Action: Franchise legend Jessica Lange returns as Constance Langdon from Murder House, marking a key focal point in the narrative.
- Papa Legba Recast: Veteran actor Orlando Jones steps into the role of Papa Legba, honoring the character previously brought to life by the late Lance Reddick in Coven.
Who Are the New Cast Members and Witches Joining the Franchise?
Alongside long-standing ensemble stars, Season 13 introduces several high-profile newcomers into the narrative.
- New Coven Witches: Rising star Avantika (Mean Girls) plays Ophelia, while model Alex Consani stars as Morwenna. Both are introduced as powerful new witches joining the coven during a catastrophic crisis.
- John Waters as Mr. Phibes: Cult filmmaker John Waters joins the cast as Mr. Phibes, an eccentric medical specialist and phlebotomist working alongside Constance Langdon and Ben DeSoto (Joey Pollari).
- Madelaine Petsch as Kira: The Riverdale actress portrays Kira, an enigmatic woman plagued by an obsession with the number 13.
Catch up on every previous chapter of American Horror Story on Hulu or Disney+ before the premiere on September 24.