American Horror Story Season 13 Casts Ariana Grande, Returns Iconic Actors for 2026 Premiere

The thirteenth season of American Horror Story, set to premiere on FX on October 31, 2026, features a star-studded cast including pop icon Ariana Grande, who will lead the series alongside returning franchise favorites such as Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. This marks Grande's first appearance in the horror anthology, though she has previously worked with creator Ryan Murphy on Scream Queens. Fans have expressed excitement about the lineup, with speculation that the season might revisit previous storylines, possibly involving a Coven theme hinted at by the song "I'll Be Seeing You" used in the cast announcement. The inclusion of Jessica Lange is notable as she has not starred in the series since 2018. The upcoming season succeeds the Kim Kardashian-starring season Delicate and continues the anthology's tradition of featuring recurring actors. Ryan Murphy confirmed the cast reveal on Instagram with a cryptic video, sparking widespread fan anticipation and social media buzz.