Two Of Your Favorite Black Witches Are Returning For American Horror Story Season 13

Angela Bassett and Gabourey Sidibe Return for AHS Season 13

Entertainment Desk - Get your broomsticks! The supreme has spoken, and the fans have been heard. In a bombshell announcement that set social media ablaze this past Halloween, Ryan Murphy confirmed that American Horror Story Season 13 will serve as a massive homecoming for the franchise’s most iconic stars. Leading the charge are the legendary Angela Bassett and the powerhouse Gabourey Sidibe, both of whom are officially returning to the fold.

While Season 12 (Delicate) took the series in a experimental, book-adapted direction, Season 13—slated for a Halloween 2026 premiere—appears to be a "Greatest Hits" revival that leans heavily into the lore of Coven.

"Excited to get back to doing Witch Hoodrat stuff with my friends" - Gabourey Sidibe quoted in a recent statement.

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A Star-Studded Return to Form

The teaser trailer, set to a haunting cover of Vera Lynn’s “I’ll Be Seeing You,” didn't just stop with Bassett and Sidibe. The cast list reads like an AHS Hall of Fame:

• The Icons: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Kathy Bates.

• The Coven Vets: Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Angela Bassett.

• The New Blood: Pop superstar Ariana Grande is officially joining the franchise, reuniting with Murphy after her stint on Scream Queens.

The teaser concluded with the infamous line that launched a thousand memes: “Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me.” ### Is it "Coven 3.0"?

While FX has not officially titled the season "Coven," the evidence is mounting. Angela Bassett’s Marie Laveau and Gabourey Sidibe’s Queenie are pillars of the witch mythology within the AHS universe.

• The Timeline: Given that Apocalypse (Season 8) already brought the witches back to save the world, Season 13 is rumored to explore the "new timeline" created after Mallory went back in time to stop the Antichrist. (Info still under wraps)

• The Setting: Allegedly Reports suggest production will return to Miss Robichaux’s Academy in New Orleans, with filming scheduled to begin in early 2026.

• The Bassett Factor: Angela Bassett, who has been busy executive producing and starring in 9-1-1, hasn't appeared in the franchise since her brief cameo in Apocalypse. Her return as the Voodoo Queen (or a new, equally formidable character) is the jolt of energy the series needs.

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What to Expect

Feature	Details
Confirmed Premiere	October 2026 (Halloween)
Returning Legends	Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters
Key "Coven" Duo	Angela Bassett & Gabourey Sidibe
Special Guest	Ariana Grande
Potential Theme	Witchcraft / Coven Sequel / "Greatest Hits"

"I missed it, and I’m really looking forward to doing it again," Sarah Paulson told Variety regarding the reunion. "It was like this dovetailing of my longing for it and the idea that I would be reunited with everyone."

For fans who felt the series lost its way in recent years, the combination of Bassett’s regal intensity and Sidibe’s sharp-tongued wit suggests that Ryan Murphy is ready to bring the magic back—literally.