American Horror Story season 13 release schedule: When is episode 1 out?

The wait is almost over for American Horror Story season 13, with creator Ryan Murphy reuniting a huge roster of franchise favourites for the occasion.

Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Emma Roberts are among the stars assembled for new episodes, expected to lean into the superstition surrounding the number '13' (with Ariana Grande previously exiting the series).

Meanwhile, Lange recently revealed, to much excitement, that she's also set to debut a new character for the series.

Fittingly, the season rolls out as 13 half-hour episodes, front-loaded with multiple instalments before settling into a twice-weekly pattern .

The premiere kicks off a compact autumn run, steering the anthology towards a finale at the end of October – just in time for Halloween viewing.

Here's everything you need to know about the American Horror Story season 13 release schedule on Hulu and Disney+.

American Horror Story's season 13 premiere is set for release on Thursday 24 September 2026 in the US, while UK viewers can expect the episode to land on Disney+ from Friday 25 September 2026.

American Horror Story season 13 full release schedule

American Horror Story season 13 follows a weekly release pattern, with several episodes dropping together in the opening weeks.

The US and UK schedule is as follows:

• Episodes 1 to 3: Thursday 24 September 2026 (US) / Friday 25 September 2026 (UK)
• Episodes 4 to 6: Thursday 1 October 2026 (US) / Friday 2 October 2026 (UK)
• Episodes 7 and 8: Thursday 8 October 2026 (US) / Friday 9 October 2026 (UK)
• Episodes 9 and 10: Thursday 15 October 2026 / Friday 16 October 2026 (UK)
• Episodes 11 and 12: Thursday 22 October 2026 / Friday 23 October 2026 (UK)
• Episode 13 (finale): Thursday 29 October 2026 / Friday 30 October 2026 (UK)

How many episodes are there in American Horror Story season 13?

Season 13 consist, fittingly, of 13 episodes, each running around half an hour, released across a roughly six-week window.

The finale is expected to air on Thursday 29 October 2026 in the US and the following day in the UK, meaning it should make for perfect Halloween viewing.

Where can I watch American Horror Story?

In the US, American Horror Story season 13 airs on FX, with episodes streaming on Hulu the following day, or same day depending on scheduling.

In the UK, previous seasons have streamed on Disney+, and season 13 is expected to follow there, typically arriving shortly after the US broadcast rather than simultaneously.

Is there a trailer for American Horror Story season 13?

FX has released an official teaser for the anthology's 13th instalment, offering a first look at the returning ensemble.

American Horror Story is coming soon to Disney+. You can sign up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month.

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