"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" First Look Teaser Released; Disney Reveals May Premiere Date

“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” First Look Teaser Released; Disney Reveals May Premiere Date

February 18, 2026

Written by Greg Gately
Sofia the First Royal Magic First Look Teaser Released Disney Reveals May Premiere Date

Disney is officially returning to Enchancia. A first-look teaser for “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” just dropped, giving fans a glimpse of the new series set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr. The new show follows Princess Sofia as she heads to The Charmswell School for Royal Magic to master her powers and meet new friends. You can watch the teaser trailer below!

Sofia Returns to School in New Teaser

The beloved princess is back, and she’s bringing some familiar voices with her. Ariel Winter returns to voice Sofia, who discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm.

The story picks up as Sofia begins her journey at The Charmswell School for Royal Magic. To help her along the way, she has a new sidekick: an adorable, mischievous puppy-unicorn named Pepper, voiced by Nate Torrence (Zootopia).

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Who is in the Cast?

Fans of the original series will be happy to hear many of their favorite voices returning to the kingdom.

  • Returning Favorites: Darcy Rose Byrnes (Princess Amber), Jess Harnell (Cedric), Wayne Brady (Clover), and Tim Gunn (Baileywick).
  • New Friends: Mela Pietropaolo, Kai Harris, and Aaliyah Magcasi join the cast as Sofia’s new classmates, Layla, Zane, and Camila.

How to Catch Up

If you need a refresher on how Sofia became a princess, Disney has you covered. The original TV movie, “Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess,” will make its debut on Disney+ on February 27.

You can also stream all four seasons of the original series on Disney+ right now to get ready for the May premiere.

Behind the Magic

The new series is in good hands. Craig Gerber, who created the original show, is back as creator and executive producer. The show is produced by Disney Television Animation, the same team behind the franchise that still holds records as one of the most successful preschool brands in cable TV history.

Sofia the First Royal Magic First Look Teaser Released Disney Reveals May Premiere Date

“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” First Look Teaser Released; Disney Reveals May Premiere Date

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Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster
Greg Gately is the co-owner and editor-in-chief of Fantasy Land News. A Philadelphia native now living steps away from Walt Disney World, Greg has spent years documenting the evolution of theme parks and cinema collectibles. As a professional photographer and host of This Week at Disney on YouTube, he provides a first-hand look at the latest releases from AMC, Disney, and beyond. When he isn't tracking down limited-edition popcorn buckets, you can find him covering the latest Hallmark movie premieres or Muppet news. He can be found wandering around Walt Disney World or watching the latest movies.
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