Coven Academy

*Coven Academy*
Coven Academy
Genre	Supernatural; Comedy-drama;
Created by	Tim Federle
Starring	Malina Pauli Weissman; Tiffani Thiessen; Malachi Barton; Louis Thresher; Jordan Leftwich; Ora Duplass;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Tim Federle; Kimberly McCullough; Bronwyn North-Reist; Todd Slavkin; Darren Swimmer; Amanda Row; Matthew Chipera;
Production location	Vancouver
Camera setup	Single-camera
Production companies	Chorus Boy Productions; Slavkin/Swimmer Productions; Disney Kids & Family;
Original release
Network	Freeform; Disney+; Hulu;

Coven Academy is an upcoming American supernatural comedy-drama television series created by Tim Federle that is set to premiere on October 1, 2026 on Freeform, and on October 2, 2026 on Disney+ and Hulu.^[1]^[2] The series stars Malina Weissman, Tiffani Thiessen, Malachi Barton, Louis Thresher, Jordan Leftwich, and Ora Duplass.^[3]

Premise

Set in New Orleans, a trio of teenage witches-in-training are destined to protect their city against dangerous and ancient forces.

Cast

Main

Malina Weissman as Briar^[4]
Tiffani Thiessen as Miss Graves^[4]
Malachi Barton as Jake^[4]
Louis Thresher as Ollie^[4]
Jordan Leftwich as Sasha^[4]
Ora Duplass as Tegan^[4]

Recurring

Brendon Tremblay as Alexander^[3]
Swayam Bhatia as McKenna^[3]
Keegan Connor Tracy as Tamora^[3]

Guest

Devon Sawa as Mr. Cole^[5]

Production

On March 11, 2025, Disney Branded Television gave a pilot order to Coven Academy. Tim Federle serves as the creator and executive producer of the series.^[6] On August 15, 2025, the series was formally greenlit, with the cast also being announced. Federle wrote and directed the pilot, with Kimberly McCullough and Bronwyn North-Reist serving as executive producers.^[3] In February 2026, Devon Sawa joined in a guest starring role as Mr. Cole.^[5] Shannon Kohli, Alexis Ostrander, and Aprill Winney directed episodes of the series.^[7]^[8]

Filming

Principal photography began on December 5, 2025, in Vancouver, and wrapped on March 5, 2026.^[9]^[7]

Release

Coven Academy is scheduled to premiere on October 1, 2026 on Freeform. The full season is scheduled to be released on October 2, 2026 on Disney+ and Hulu.^[1] The series was originally planned to release on Disney Channel,^[4] but was changed to Freeform upon the release of the series' teaser trailer.

References

1 2 Gao, Max (August 13, 2026). "Coven Academy Stars Malina Pauli Weissman, Malachi Barton Usher in a New Witchy Disney YA Series: Exclusive". Teen Vogue. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
↑ Maglio, Tony (February 20, 2026). "A Chat With Disney's TV President on Vertical Video, AI Plans and a Potential Tell Me Lies Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 Petski, Denise (August 15, 2025). "Coven Academy Supernatural Dramedy Gets Disney Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 @DisneyChannel (August 15, 2025). "Magic, mystery, drama . . . Coven Academy coming next year to Disney+ and Disney Channel" (Tweet). Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
1 2 Otterson, Joe (February 18, 2026). "Devon Sawa Joins Disney Series 'Coven Academy'". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 11, 2025). "'Coven Academy' Dramedy Pilot For Disney+ Ordered By Disney Branded TV From 'HSM' Series Creator Tim Federle". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
1 2 "DGC - Production Listing". Directors Guild of Canada. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
↑ "Alexis Ostrander - Bio". I Am Ostrander. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
↑ Gittins, Susan (November 7, 2025). "New Disney+ Series COVEN ACADEMY Starts Filming in Vancouver This December". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

External links

Coven Academy at IMDb

[:0-1] 1 2 Gao, Max (August 13, 2026). "Coven Academy Stars Malina Pauli Weissman, Malachi Barton Usher in a New Witchy Disney YA Series: Exclusive". Teen Vogue. Retrieved August 13, 2026.

[2] Maglio, Tony (February 20, 2026). "A Chat With Disney's TV President on Vertical Video, AI Plans and a Potential Tell Me Lies Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2026.

[Series_order-3] 1 2 3 4 5 Petski, Denise (August 15, 2025). "Coven Academy Supernatural Dramedy Gets Disney Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2025.

[Casting_Announcement-4] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 @DisneyChannel (August 15, 2025). "Magic, mystery, drama . . . Coven Academy coming next year to Disney+ and Disney Channel" (Tweet). Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).

[Sawa-5] 1 2 Otterson, Joe (February 18, 2026). "Devon Sawa Joins Disney Series 'Coven Academy'". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2026.

[6] Andreeva, Nellie (March 11, 2025). "'Coven Academy' Dramedy Pilot For Disney+ Ordered By Disney Branded TV From 'HSM' Series Creator Tim Federle". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2025.

[DGC-7] 1 2 "DGC - Production Listing". Directors Guild of Canada. Retrieved February 20, 2026.

[8] "Alexis Ostrander - Bio". I Am Ostrander. Retrieved July 2, 2026.

[9] Gittins, Susan (November 7, 2025). "New Disney+ Series COVEN ACADEMY Starts Filming in Vancouver This December". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

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