Liputan6.com, Jakarta - American Horror Story (AHS) season 13 is scheduled to premiere on Halloween, October 31, 2026.
This exciting news was confirmed directly by series creator Ryan Murphy, who announced "Day One" of production on April 6, 2026.
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The announcement was accompanied by a teaser that shows the return of legendary actress Jessica Lange.
Murphy shared a "first look" photo of Lange on Instagram, officially confirming her participation in American Horror Story Season 13.
An Icon's Return and a Star-Studded Cast
Jessica Lange's return for American Horror Story Season 13 is the most significant news, considering she previously stated she would not be returning to the series.
Lange was a main character in the first four seasons of AHS, won two Primetime Emmy Awards, and made a guest appearance in Season 8 (Apocalypse) as Constance Langdon.
In addition to Lange, the 13th season will feature a lineup of other iconic AHS stars who have already been confirmed.
The star-studded cast includes Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman.
This season will also welcome a new face to the AHS world: pop singer Ariana Grande, who previously worked with Ryan Murphy on Scream Queens.
John Waters, a cult film director, will also join the cast.
Theme Speculation: Witch Reunion or New Plot?
While the official theme for American Horror Story Season 13 has not been announced, strong speculation points to a continuation or reunion of previous witch-themed seasons, such as Coven and Apocalypse.
Ryan Murphy himself hinted at this in an Instagram post, using Madison Montgomery's famous quote, "Surprise, bitch! I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me."
This theory is further supported by the return of many cast members from the Coven and Apocalypse seasons, including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Emma Roberts.
Murphy also replied "Done" to a fan who requested a "Coven extension" on Instagram.
In 2021, Murphy held an online poll for the theme of the next AHS season, with "sirens," "Bloody Mary," and "plague" as fan favorites.
A "Wild West" theme was also a popular request. Season 13 also has the potential to address the presence of Devan, the new Antichrist from the end of Apocalypse, who has not been mentioned since.