American Horror Story Season 13 Premieres With Major Crossover

American Horror Story Season 13 has premiered, bringing back several familiar faces from the long-running FX anthology series.

The 13th season debuted on Thursday, September 24, 2026. FX released three episodes on the opening night. The new instalment also brings together characters and performers from earlier chapters of the franchise.

How to Watch American Horror Story Season 13

Viewers in the United States can watch American Horror Story: 13 on FX. The new episodes are also available to stream on Hulu.

Hulu subscribers can watch the episodes alongside their FX broadcast. International viewers can access the season through Disney+.

The global release begins on September 25. However, availability can vary by territory.

Season 13 Episode Schedule

The new season will feature 13 episodes in total.

Three episodes arrived with the premiere. New episodes will continue throughout October.

The finale is scheduled for October 29. That puts the final episode just ahead of Halloween.

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Fans can therefore follow the crossover story across the month before the season concludes.

Familiar Stars Return

Several major American Horror Story performers are returning for the new season.

Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters are among the returning stars. Lange will reprise multiple roles from the anthology.

Peters will also return to several characters from previous seasons. Emma Roberts and John Carroll Lynch are among the other returning performers.

The season also introduces new faces to the franchise. Joey Pollari, Paul Anthony Kelly and John Waters are among the newcomers.

Ariana Grande Exits Season 13

Ariana Grande was originally expected to appear in the new season.

The singer later left the project because of scheduling conflicts. Her commitments included her Eternal Sunshine concert tour.

Her departure changed the cast plans for the latest instalment.

A Major American Horror Story Crossover

Season 13 continues the anthology’s tradition of connecting different chapters.

Previous crossover storylines linked seasons such as Murder House, Coven, Hotel, Cult and Apocalypse.

The latest season expands that approach. It brings together familiar characters while introducing new storylines.

Despite its scale, Season 13 has not been confirmed as the final chapter of the franchise.

Instead, FX has positioned the season as another major instalment in the anthology’s history.

With the three-episode premiere now released, viewers can follow the remaining episodes through October. The 13th episode is scheduled to arrive on October 29.