Disney+ Orders ‘Afterlife With Archie’ Series for Halloween 2027

Disney+ has officially ordered an hourlong drama series titled 'Afterlife with Archie,' based on the acclaimed Archie comic book series. The premiere is slated for Halloween 2027, according to a company announcement this week. This order follows a significant script-to-series commitment that the project secured at Disney+ approximately nine months prior.

The 'Afterlife with Archie' comic series, created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and illustrated by Francesco Francavilla, reimagines the classic Archie characters in a zombie apocalypse scenario. The original comic run began in 2013 and garnered critical praise for its darker, more mature take on the beloved characters. The series order indicates Disney's intent to adapt this specific, genre-bending narrative for its streaming platform.

While specific casting and further plot details have not yet been released, the commitment to a Halloween 2027 premiere suggests a substantial development and production timeline. The series will expand the live-action Archie universe, which has previously seen success with shows like 'Riverdale' and 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' on The CW and Netflix, respectively. This move by Disney+ signals a continued interest in leveraging established comic book IP for original streaming content.