Sofia the First: Royal Magic is an American animated musical fantasy children's television series created and developed by Craig Gerber. Serving as the sequel to Sofia the First, which originally aired from 2013 to 2018, the series premiered on Disney Jr. on May 25, 2026, and was released on Disney+ the following day. The series stars Ariel Winter reprising her role as Princess Sofia, alongside new cast members Kai Harris, Aaliyah Magcasi, and Mela Pietropaolo.
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Voice cast and characters
Main Ariel Winter as Princess Sofia Kai Harris as Prince Zane Aaliyah Magcasi as Princess Camila Mela Pietropaolo as Princess Layla
Recurring Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda Andrea Rosa Guzman as Young Miranda Travis Willingham as King Roland II Darcy Rose Byrnes as Princess Amber Yonas Kibreab as Prince James Jess Harnell as Cedric the Sorcerer Wayne Brady as Clover Tim Gunn as Baileywick Eric Stonestreet as Minimus Isabella Acres as Jade Diamond White as Ruby Hanshaw Nate Torrence as Pepper Matthew Lamb as Prince Devin Eva Ariel Binder as Princess Zaria Julie Nathanson as Miss Nettle Beanie Feldstein as Wildfyre Yvette Nicole Brown as Lady Saddlespur James Monroe Iglehart as Lord Primrose Jeremy Swift as Mr. Muddykins Grey DeLisle as Miss Gigglesby Eden Espinosa as Zandrya Tony Hale as Mimsy Fizzlewick
Guest Ashley Eckstein as Mia Meghan Strange as Robin Lauren Lapkus as Charmsie Kimiko Glenn as Trixie Isaac Robinson-Smith as Delwyn Dashing Merit Leighton as Lucinda Ethan Slater as Nutmeg Jeremy Jordan as Sage Rachel Bloom as Queen Zora Nat Faxon as King Ziggy Belle Adams as Rapunzel Craig Gerber as Maximus Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana Aimee Carrero as Elena Cinderella Aurora Jasmine
Episodes Unlike the original series, each episode typically consists of two unrelated 11-minute segments.
Magical Friends
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.
In August 2024, Disney Jr. announced that a sequel series titled Sofia the First: Royal Magic had been greenlit for a 2026 premiere.
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.
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.
In April 2026, additional cast members and the official premiere date were announced. It was also announced that Auliʻi Cravalho would reprise her role as Moana, alongside Aimee Carrero reprising her role as Elena.
Additional guest appearances by Rapunzel, Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, and Jasmine were also confirmed.
Release The series premiered on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand on May 25, 2026. The following day, the first eight episodes were released on Disney+ in the United States and select international territories. Prior to its release, Disney+ listed the series, along with others on the streaming service such as the original series and Elena of Avalor, as part of a guide of "fan-favorite" and nostalgic series for Millennial and Gen Z parents and their children to watch.
The series' soundtrack was released on May 29, 2026.
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.
See also Disney Princess
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