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JamesG · 07-21-2026, 02:39 AM

"Afterlife with Archie" Series Based on Comic Ordered by Disney+, Gets Halloween 2027 Premiere
by Nellie Andreeva
July 20, 2026

Disney+ has given a green light to "Afterlife with Archie", an hourlong drama series based on the best-selling Archie comic book series by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla.

It will have a Halloween 2027 premiere on the streamer. The order comes nine months after the project landed at Disney+ with a big script-to-series commitment.

"Afterlife with Archie" comes from the same auspices as the CW’s "Riverdale" and Netflix’s "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina": writer Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti‘s Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television where Aguirre-Sacasa and Berlanti are under overall deals.

“Afterlife with Archie has always been about more than just zombies — it’s about the friendships, loyalty and humanity that make Riverdale worth fighting for,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family.

“Roberto, Greg, Sarah and Jon have such a deep appreciation for these characters, and they’ve built something that’s equal parts thrilling and heartfelt. Fans are going to fall hard for this new version of the gang … and maybe scream a little too.”

Penned by Aguirre-Sacasa based on the Archie Comics characters, "Afterlife with Archie" turns the all-American town of Riverdale into a zombie-overrun apocalypse — where the only thing scarier than the undead is trying to survive your teenage years.

When a supernatural spell from a certain teen-witch backfires, unleashing an army of the possessed dead upon Riverdale, Archie and his friends must fight to stay alive, testing the friendships, romances, and loyalties that have always held them together.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,230	Disney+ Orders "Afterlife with Archie" Series from "Riverdale" Creators *"Afterlife with Archie" Series Based on Comic Ordered by Disney+, Gets Halloween 2027 Premiere* by Nellie Andreeva July 20, 2026 Disney+ has given a green light to "Afterlife with Archie", an hourlong drama series based on the best-selling Archie comic book series by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla. It will have a Halloween 2027 premiere on the streamer. The order comes nine months after the project landed at Disney+ with a big script-to-series commitment. "Afterlife with Archie" comes from the same auspices as the CW’s "Riverdale" and Netflix’s "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina": writer Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti‘s Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television where Aguirre-Sacasa and Berlanti are under overall deals. “Afterlife with Archie has always been about more than just zombies — it’s about the friendships, loyalty and humanity that make Riverdale worth fighting for,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “Roberto, Greg, Sarah and Jon have such a deep appreciation for these characters, and they’ve built something that’s equal parts thrilling and heartfelt. Fans are going to fall hard for this new version of the gang … and maybe scream a little too.” Penned by Aguirre-Sacasa based on the Archie Comics characters, "Afterlife with Archie" turns the all-American town of Riverdale into a zombie-overrun apocalypse — where the only thing scarier than the undead is trying to survive your teenage years. When a supernatural spell from a certain teen-witch backfires, unleashing an army of the possessed dead upon Riverdale, Archie and his friends must fight to stay alive, testing the friendships, romances, and loyalties that have always held them together. https://deadline.com/2026/07/afterli...ow-1236997243/