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[08/15/24 - 09:04 AM]
Disney Jr. Greenlights "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Sequel to Emmy- and Humanitas-Winning Hit Series "Sofia the First"
From Disney Branded Television, the new series is currently in production and is slated for a 2026 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

[11/17/22 - 09:02 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Writer/Producer Craig Gerber Extends Overall Development Deal with Disney Branded Television
Under the extended agreement, Gerber is developing a "Sofia the First" spinoff series set in Royal Prep Academy, a school for princes and princesses in the fictional kingdom of Enchancia.







SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC (DISNEY JUNIOR)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
11/17/22 - 8/15/24
STATUS:
currently in development (2024-2025 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to series
DESCRIPTION:
(from Disney Branded Television's press release, August 2024) Today, Disney Jr. announced a series greenlight for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," a continuation of the Emmy(R) and Humanitas Award-winning "Sofia the First," which premiered in 2012 with the animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess," and remains one of the most successful global preschool franchises for The Walt Disney Company. The "Sofia the First" series still holds the record for the Top 3 cable TV telecasts for Girls 2-5 and, lifetime to date, has garnered over 755 million views on Disney Junior YouTube. From Disney Branded Television, the new series is currently in production and is slated for a 2026 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+. Aimed at preschoolers and their families, the sequel is created and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Craig Gerber. Ariel Winter ("Modern Family"), who voiced the role of Sofia, Disney's first little girl princess, in the original series, is set to reprise her role. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ariel Winter as Sofia
CREW INFORMATION:
· Craig Gerber as CRTR/EP
· Craig Simpson as PROD
· Kris Wimberly as SD
· Krystal Banzon as CO-EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a tv series
· comedy (all)
· comedy (animated)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Disney Television Animation