Sofia the First: Royal Magic
American animated fantasy television series
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Sofia the First: Royal Magic is an American animated musical fantasy television series created and developed by Craig Gerber. The series serves as a sequel to Sofia the First, which originally aired from 2013 to 2018. It premiered on Disney Jr. on May 25, 2026, and was released on Disney+ the following day. The series features Ariel Winter reprising her role as Princess Sofia, joined by new cast members Kai Harris, Aaliyah Magcasi, and Mela Pietropaolo.
- Ariel Winter
- Kai Harris
- Aaliyah Magcasi
- Mela Pietropaolo
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| Created by | Craig Gerber |
| Developed by | Craig Gerber |
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| Theme music composer | John Kavanaugh Craig Gerber |
| Opening theme | "Sofia the First: Royal Magic Theme Song" by
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| Ending theme | "Sofia the First: Royal Magic Theme Song" (instrumental) |
| Composer | Tony Morales |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Craig Simpson |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Disney Jr. |
| Release | May 25, 2026 – present |
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Synopsis
Sofia the First: Royal Magic follows Sofia as she attends the Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where princes and princesses from across the EverRealm continue their royal studies while learning different forms of magic. During her time at Charmswell, Sofia discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her powers while making new royal friends.
Voice cast and characters
Main
- Ariel Winter as Princess Sofia[3]
- Kai Harris as Prince Zane[3]
- Aaliyah Magcasi as Princess Camila[3]
- Mela Pietropaolo as Princess Layla[3]
Recurring
- Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda[3]
- Travis Willingham as King Roland II[3]
- Darcy Rose Byrnes as Princess Amber[3]
- Yonas Kibreab as Prince James[4]
- Jess Harnell as Cedric the Sorcerer[3]
- Wayne Brady as Clover[3]
- Tim Gunn as Baileywick[3]
- Eric Stonestreet as Minimus[3]
- Nate Torrence as Pepper[3]
- Matthew Lamb as Prince Devin
- Eva Ariel Binder as Princess Zaria
- Julie Nathanson as Miss Nettle[5]
- Beanie Feldstein as Wildfyre[3]
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Lady Saddlespur[3][6]
- James Monroe Iglehart as Lord Primrose[3]
- Jeremy Swift as Mr. Muddykins[3]
- Tony Hale as Mimsy Fizzlewick[3]
- Eden Espinosa as Zandrya[7]
- Grey DeLisle as Miss Gigglesby
Guest
- Richard Kind as Ember
- Isabella Acres as Jade[8]
- Diamond White as Ruby Hanshaw[8]
- Ethan Slater as Nutmeg[9]
- Jeremy Jordan as Sage[9]
- Rachel Bloom as Queen Zora[9]
- Nat Faxon as King Ziggy[9]
- Belle Adams as Rapunzel[10][11]
- Dee Bradley Baker as Maximus
- Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana[3][10]
- Aimee Carrero as Elena[12]
- Cinderella[10]
- Aurora[10]
- Jasmine[10]
Episodes
Unlike the original series, each episode typically contains two separate 11-minute stories that are not connected with each other.
| No. | Title [1] | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original release date [1] | Prod. code |
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| 1 | "Welcome to Charmswell" | Kris "Kris. W" Wimberly | Craig Gerber | Arielle Yett, Janice Seungmee Rim, Ashlyn Anstee, Cindy Quach & Eugene Salandra | May 25, 2026 | 101 |
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Sofia begins her magical studies at the Charmswell School for Royal Magic, befriending fellow students Prince Zane, Princess Camila, and Princess Layla. Princess Rapunzel visits to share that Sofia's amulet is granting her growing magical powers. | ||||||
| 2 | "Abracadazzle" | Arielle Yett | Jeremy Shipp | Julius Aguimatang & Michelle Eloren | May 25, 2026 | 102 |
| "Show and Spell" | Janice Seungmee Rim | Krystal Banzon | Renee Camille Badua & Michelle Eloren | |||
| 3 | "Give It a Twirl" | Janice Seungmee Rim | Isabel Galupo | Cat Harman-Mitchell & Kelsey Wooley | May 25, 2026 | 103 |
| "The Tippity Tap Dance" | Arielle Yett | Walinase J. Mbekeani | Arturo A. Hernandez & Kelsey Wooley | |||
| 4 | "Magic Mayhem" | Janice Seungmee Rim | Jeremy Shipp | Eugene Salandra & Ashlyn Anstee | May 25, 2026 | 104 |
| "Royal Mix It Up" | Arielle Yett | Francisco Paredes | Cindy Quach & Ashlyn Anstee | |||
| 5 | "A Royal Family Picnic" | Arielle Yett | Isabel Galupo | Julius Aguimatang & Michelle Eloren | May 25, 2026 | 105 |
| "The Royal Playdate" | Janice Seungmee Rim | Walinase J. Mbekeani | Renee Camille Badua & Michelle Eloren | |||
| 6 | "New Horse on the Block" | Janice Seungmee Rim | Jeremy Shipp | Cat Harman-Mitchell & Kelsey Wooley | May 25, 2026 | 106 |
| "The Green-Eyed Monster" | Arielle Yett | Francisco Paredes | Arturo A. Hernandez & Kelsey Wooley | |||
| 7 | "Sleepy Time Spell" | Janice Seungmee Rim | Walinase J. Mbekeani | Eugene Salandra & Ashlyn Anstee | May 25, 2026 | 107 |
| "Zane the Hero" | Arielle Yett | Isabel Galupo | Cindy Quach & Ashlyn Anstee | |||
| 8 | "Veggie Good Deed" | Janice Seungmee Rim | Jeremy Shipp | Renee Camille Badua & Michelle Eloren | May 25, 2026 | 108 |
| "The Lilygnome" | Arielle Yett | Francisco Paredes | Julius Aguimatang & Michelle Eloren | |||
Magical Friends
| No. | Title [13] | Disney+ release date [14] | YouTube/Disney Jr. release date [15][16] |
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| 1 | "Sofia and the Magical Castle Pets" | May 4, 2026 | May 4, 2026 (YouTube) TBA (Disney Jr.) |
| 2 | "Sofia and Layla's Magic Butterfly Wings" | May 5, 2026 | May 4, 2026 (YouTube) TBA (Disney Jr.) |
| 3 | "Magic Spells With Sofia and Clover" | May 5, 2026 | May 11, 2026 (YouTube) TBA (Disney Jr.) |
| 4 | "Magical Music With Sofia and Zane" | May 5, 2026 | May 11, 2026 (YouTube) TBA (Disney Jr.) |
| 5 | "Make a Rainbow Potion With Sofia and Camila" | May 5, 2026 | May 18, 2026 (YouTube) TBA (Disney Jr.) |
Production
In November 2022, Gerber reportedly expanded his development deal with Disney Branded Television, under which he began developing a Sofia the First spin-off centered on a royal academy for princes and princesses.[17][18]
In August 2024, Disney Jr. announced that a sequel series titled Sofia the First: Royal Magic had been greenlit for a 2026 premiere.[19]
In February 2026, the cast and May 2026 release window were announced, including the return of several cast members from the original series, such as Ariel Winter reprising her role as Sofia.[20]
In March 2026, it was announced that Krystal Banzon would serve as co-executive producer and story editor, Kris "Kris. W" Wimberly as supervising director, Craig Simpson as producer, and Francis Giglio as art director.[21]
In April 2026, additional cast members and the official premiere date were announced.[3] It was also announced that Auliʻi Cravalho would reprise her role as Moana,[22] alongside Aimee Carrero reprising her role as Elena.[12]
Additional guest appearances by Rapunzel, Cinderella, Aurora, and Jasmine were also confirmed.[3]
Release
The series premiered on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand on May 25, 2026.[3][6] The following day, the first eight episodes were released on Disney+ in the United States and select international territories.[22][23] Prior to its release, Disney+ listed the series, along with others on the streaming service such as Elena of Avalor and the original series, as part of a guide of "fan-favorite" and nostalgic series for Millennial and Gen Z parents and their children to watch.[24]
The series' soundtrack was released on May 29, 2026.[25]
A short-form companion series titled Sofia the First: Magical Friends premiered on Disney YouTube channels prior to the television series and was released on Disney+ on May 5, 2026.[10]
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