Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story rises again for its 13th season, and this time it’s shaping up to be the ultimate AHS reunion.

Announced on Halloween, the new season will see the return of several fan-favorite stars. According to Variety, the cast includes Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman — with Ariana Grande joining the madness for the first time.

The biggest surprise? Jessica Lange. After years away from the series — and previously claiming she wouldn’t return — Lange is officially back. Her early seasons defined AHS, earning her two Emmy Awards and cementing her as one of horror TV’s greatest icons. She last appeared in 2018’s Apocalypse, reprising her original role as Constance Langdon.

Murphy teased the announcement with a cryptic new video, hinting that more details are coming soon. No word yet on the theme or subtitle for American Horror Story: Season 13, but it’s set to premiere Halloween 2026.

Whatever the theme ends up being, this cast lineup promises pure nightmare fuel — and a return to AHS at its most unhinged.

 

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