Ariana Grande is set to join the cast of the upcoming 13th season of American Horror Story. Scheduled for release on Halloween 2026, this new season will bring back several familiar faces from previous installments.
Ariana Grande’s Role in American Horror Story
Grande’s participation was announced via a post from Ryan Murphy Productions. The cast also includes well-known actors such as:
- Sarah Paulson
- Evan Peters
- Angela Bassett
- Kathy Bates
- Emma Roberts
- Billie Lourd
- Gabourey Sidibe
- Leslie Grossman
- Jessica Lange
This announcement came with a video overlaying eerie visuals and film music, emphasizing the show’s trademark suspenseful tone. The message “Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me.” added an enticing twist to the reveal.
Ariana Grande’s Previous Work with Ryan Murphy
Before joining the American Horror Story cast, Ariana Grande collaborated with Ryan Murphy on the series Scream Queens in 2015. Her involvement in AHS 13 marks her first return to the franchise.
Upcoming Season Details
American Horror Story will make its return three years after its 12th season, which featured Kim Kardashian and was subtitled Delicate. This season premiered in September 2023 and concluded in April 2024. Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk continue to be the creative forces behind the series, which premiered in 2011.
Halley Feiffer served as the showrunner for season 12, collaborating closely with Murphy and Falchuk. The series is produced by 20th Television, with Ryan Murphy Productions overseeing its creative development.
The anticipation for the new season is already building, especially with the addition of superstar Ariana Grande. Fans can look forward to more spine-chilling stories and drama from American Horror Story when it returns to FX in 2026.
