Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Disney+ Orders 'Afterlife with Archie' Zombie Drama
Disney+ has ordered a new TV series called 'Afterlife with Archie,' based on a popular comic book.
This series is about the characters from Riverdale dealing with a zombie apocalypse.
The comic, created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla, turns the town of Riverdale into a scary place where zombies are everywhere.
Archie and his friends have to fight to survive while dealing with their friendships and relationships.
The series is produced by the same team behind 'Riverdale' and 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.'
It will premiere on Disney+ in 2027, just in time for Halloween.
Fans of the comics are excited to see their favorite characters in a new, thrilling adventure.
Disney+ has ordered 'Afterlife with Archie,' a zombie drama series based on the comic book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla.
The series will premiere on Halloween 2027 and is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and Archie Comics Studios.
The story follows Archie and his friends as they battle a zombie apocalypse in Riverdale, testing their friendships and loyalties.
The series is executive produced by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jimmy Gibbons, Leigh London Redman, and Jon Goldwater.
This is the third live-action Archie Comics series adaptation, following 'Riverdale' and 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.'
- Who
- Disney+, Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Archie Comics Studios
- What
- An hourlong drama series based on the 'Afterlife with Archie' comic book series
- When
- Premiering on Halloween 2027
- Where
- On Disney+
- Why
- To expand the Archie universe and bring a new horror-drama series to the platform
Fans of Original Comics
New Audience for TV Adaptation
Fidelity to Source Material
Fans of Original Comics
Expects the series to stay true to the original comic's dark and horror elements.
New Audience for TV Adaptation
Hopes for a fresh take that appeals to a broader audience while maintaining the essence of the comics.
Character Representation
Fans of Original Comics
Wants the core characters to remain consistent with their comic counterparts.
New Audience for TV Adaptation
Open to new interpretations and developments of the characters for TV.
- Premiere Date
- Halloween 2027
- Production Companies
- Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Archie Comics Studios
- Creator
- Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
- Original Comic Artist
- Francesco Francavilla
- Executive Producers
- Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Jimmy Gibbons, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Jon Goldwater
- Previous Archie Adaptations
- Riverdale (CW), Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)
- Upcoming Projects
- Scooby-Doo! (Netflix), How To Survive Without Me (HBO), Stillwater (Amazon), All American (CW)