Disney+ Announces Afterlife With Archie TV Series

Disney+ has announced a new Horror series for Halloween 2027. 

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Archie Comics’ Afterlife With Archie is being turned into a series for Disney+, with a release happening Halloween 2027. Now this series is from 2013, and the book’s all-star creative team included:

• Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale & X-Men Origins)
• Artist & Colorist: Francesco Francavilla (Star Trek: The Last Starship & The Twilight Zone)
• Letterer: Jack Morelli (Archie’s Big Book & DC Finest: Supegirl- Die And Let Live)

Now the series is going to a big group of Executive Producers, including:

• Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa 
• Jimmy Gibbons 
• Greg Berlanti 
• Sarah Schechter 
• Leigh London Redman 
• Jon Goldwater

Now the show’s description reads: 

“A story that 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.” 

Disney Kids & Family President, Ayo Davis, had this to say about the new series: 

“‘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. 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.” 

Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks, Channing Dungey, also said: 

“The world of ‘Archie’ and Riverdale is the gift that keeps on giving. To bring Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s incredible story to life with our partners at Berlanti Productions, Archie Comics and Disney+ is a thrill for all of us at WBTVG.” 

EPs Greg Berlanti & Sarah Schechter also mentioned: 

“We are so happy to reunite with Roberto on this exciting series that takes us back into the Riverdale world that we so love, and we are thankful to Disney+ and WBTV for giving us the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite characters in a unique and thrilling way. A special thank you to Jon Goldwater for letting us continue to play within the beloved ‘Archie’ universe and trusting us to bring Archie’s various stories to life.” 

Afterlife With Archie comic creator and EP, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, brought up: 

“This was the comic book that started it all. Before there was a ‘Riverdale,’ before there was a ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ there was ‘Afterlife with Archie,’ which I collaborated on with the best horror artist in the business, Francesco Francavilla. Getting to turn ‘Afterlife’ into a TV series for the amazing team at Disney+ with our incredible partners at Berlanti Productions, WB and, of course, Jon (Goldwater) and his ‘Archie’ family is truly a full-circle moment — and the ultimate dream project for me. Time to say a prayer for Archie, Betty, Veronica and the whole gang, ‘cause THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING!!!!” 

Finally, EP Jon Goldwater added: 

“I am absolutely thrilled to see the iconic ‘Afterlife with Archie’ come to life; this is a series that has meant so much to me since the first comic issue came out years ago. This was a series always destined for live-action and finally getting the chance to make that happen is like a dream come true. Not only that, getting back in the saddle to work once more with Roberto, Greg and Sarah truly feels like a homecoming. I’m so grateful to everyone at Disney+ for giving this series a chance and cannot wait for the zombie invasion to take over TV screens worldwide.” 

This new series will be out Halloween 2027, and it sounds like it will be a creepy time.