Everything You Need to Know About 'American Horror Story' Season 13: Plot, Release Date & More
Season 13 promises to be the most ambitious chapter in the series' history, reuniting beloved characters and opening new horizons for the franchise.
The 13th season of American Horror Story, a cult horror anthology series in which each season has its own plot, will premiere in fall 2026.
This new season promises to be the most ambitious in the franchise's history, a grand crossover uniting all previous installments. Here's what Season 13 will be remembered for, when it will air, and who will star in it.
When Will 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Be Released?
The 13th season of American Horror Story premieres on September 24, 2026, on FX and Hulu and it will feature 13 half-hour episodes.
Viewers will see three episodes on the premiere day and the following week, with new episodes released in pairs thereafter. Filming began in April 2026, and the show was renewed for a 13th season back in 2020 when it was greenlit for three seasons.
What Will 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Be About?
Season 13 will feature a major crossover event involving previous installments of the show. Initially, the new season was supposed to continue the events of Season 3, but showrunner Ryan Murphy announced that it will tie together all previous seasons.
The characters must come together to defeat an "ultimate evil."
Sarah Paulson will play six or seven roles, and Evan Peters will play five in the new season. This massive event will connect the universes of the individual seasons into one grand story.
Who Is in the Cast of 'American Horror Story' Season 13?
Season 13 will feature all of the main cast members from previous installments: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, and Jessica Lange.
Originally, Ariana Grande was set to star in the season, but she declined due to scheduling conflicts. However, Ryan Murphy hasn't ruled out collaborating with Grande in the future.
What Was 'American Horror Story' Season 12 About?
In Season 12, the young actress Anna Victoria Alcott finally becomes pregnant after several failed IVF attempts. Soon, she begins to notice strange occurrences: mysterious figures stalking her, items disappearing and reappearing in odd places, and her calendar being altered without her knowledge.
Anna believes that an evil force is trying to prevent her pregnancy, but her husband and the police don't believe her, blaming her symptoms on stress and hormones.
