New ‘Sofia the First’ Sequel Will Steal Your Preschooler’s Heart

The beloved series Sofia the First is set to return to screens! Disney Jr. just announced it approved a sequel for the series, and production for Sofia the First: Royal Magic is already underway. This series will follow Disney’s first little girl princess and all her royal adventures.

Here’s everything you need to know about the sequel when it premieres, and how you (and your preschooler) can watch it.

All About ‘Sofia the First’

In case you forgot, the original series Sofia the First follows the adventures of a peasant girl who turns into a princess following the marriage of her mother to the King of Enchancia. The show originally premiered on Disney+ in 2012, then it ran from January 2013 to September 2018, on Disney Junior, with a total of four seasons. The series showcases the adventures Sofia takes on with her friends throughout the kingdom—especially her adventures with her animal buddies—whom she communicates with using an amulet that blesses or curses her based on how good her behavior is.

The original series is lauded for its musicality, animation, and themes throughout—which positions the cartoon as a top show for preschoolers—garnering over 755 million views in total. The creators of Sofia the First aim to take realistic themes such as single motherhood and bring them to the world of fantasy and animation.

The series integrates a positive reflection of a non-nuclear family that includes non-marital children in a way that is free from the usual calamities that come to mind when thinking of step-siblings in fantasy themes (cue Cinderella’s evil stepsisters). Sofia builds a strong connection to her twin siblings Amber and James and her parents. Kids who may have separated parents might find the show is a good example of all the different ways to be a family.

Everything You Need To Know About ‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’

Continuing from the huge success of the original series, Sofia the First: Royal Magic is set in a different location but will still include all of the enduring appeal of the first series. In Sofia the First: Royal Magic, Sofia will begin in a new school that specializes in royal magic called The Charmswell School for Royal Magic.

During her time there, she will learn to master her magic skills, all while collaborating with royal classmates—the princes and princesses from across the EverRealm. The show will take its young viewers on a journey of self-discovery and friendship as Sofia will learn how to work as a team and build connections that will last a lifetime.

Each episode will feature a new original song and will contain two 11-minute stories.

How To Watch The ‘Sofia the First’ Sequel

The sequel to “Sofia the First” is currently in production and is slated to release in 2026. Fans of the show can catch the sequel, Sofia the First: Royal Magic on Disney Junior and Disney+. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as soon as we find out the date!