Disney Reveals First Look at ‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’

February 18, 2026

Disney is releasing a brand new Sofia the First series. The new series will debut on Disney Jr. and Disney+ in May. Sofia the First: Royal Magic will take place in the world of Sofia the First and have Sofia heading to a magic school. Ahead of this series’ arrival, Disney has shared a first look at the new series. Check it out below!

Sofia the First: Royal Magic Official Teaser

Sofia the First: Royal Magic Official Description

“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” follows Sofia as she attends The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her powers while making new royal friends.

Joining the voice cast that includes Ariel Winter, who returns as Princess Sofia, is Nate Torrence (“Zootopia”) as Pepper, Sofia’s adorable, yet mischievous, pet puppy-unicorn. Mela Pietropaolo (“Cocomelon Lane”), Kai Harris (“Paw Patrol”) and newcomer Aaliyah Magcasiwill voice Layla, Zane and Camila, respectively, Sofia’s new school friends.

Darcy Rose Byrnes and Jess Harnell will return as fan-favorite characters Princess Amber and Cedric, respectively. They join other previously announced returning cast members Wayne Brady (Clover), Tim Gunn (Baileywick), Eric Stonestreet (Minimus), Sara Ramirez(Queen Miranda) and Travis Willingham (King Roland).

Craig Gerber, who developed and served as executive producer on the original series, is creator and executive producer of “Sofia the First: Royal Magic.” Krystal Banzon is co-executive producer and story editor, Kris Wimberly is supervising director, Craig Simpson is producer, and Francis Giglio is art director. The series is produced by Disney Television Animation.

Ahead of the arrival of this new series, Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess will be debuting on Disney+ for the first time on February 27th. The first four seasons of Sofia the First are also on Disney’s streaming service currently. Sofia the First was Disney’s first little girl princess. It originally premiered in 2012 with Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess. This was followed by the series premiere in January 2013. The series holds the record for the Top 3 cable TV telecasts for Girls 2-5 of all time. It also remains one of the most successful global preschool franchises for Disney.

What do you think about what you are seeing of this new series? Are you excited about it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

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