Disney has released the official trailer for its new supernatural teen drama Coven Academy, offering a new look at the witches, warlocks, vampires and secrets at the centre of the upcoming series.
Created by Tim Federle, the full season is now available on Disney+ and Hulu after premiering on Freeform on October 1. You can also read Popped’s Coven Academy review covering all 21 episodes, alongside our wider guide to what to watch on Disney+ and Hulu in October 2026.
Watch The ‘Coven Academy’ Trailer
The trailer follows Briar, played by Malina Pauli Weissman, as she attempts to understand and control her newly discovered powers. It also introduces the complicated relationship between Briar, Jake and Ollie as the students become drawn into the supernatural conflicts surrounding their school.
Disney describes the series as being set in the haunted heart of New Orleans, following three teenage witches and their warlock peers at an elite magic boarding school where power, secrets and romance collide.
Who Is In The ‘Coven Academy’ Cast?
- Malina Pauli Weissman as Briar
- Malachi Barton as Jake
- Jordan Leftwich as Sasha
- Ora Duplass as Tegan
- Louis Thresher as Ollie
- Tiffani Thiessen as Miss Graves
- Devon Sawa as Mr. Cole
The recurring cast also includes Swayam Bhatia, Brendon Tremblay, Keegan Connor Tracy, BJ Harrison and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre. Barton also stars in Disney’s Camp Rock 3, which Popped reviewed as a strong new-generation continuation of the franchise.
When Is ‘Coven Academy’ Coming To Disney+ And Hulu?
Coven Academy premieres on Freeform on October 1, 2026 at 8pm EDT/PDT. Disney says the full season will be available on Disney+ and Hulu on October 2, alongside Freeform On Demand. Our October Disney+ and Hulu streaming guide has more of the month’s major additions.
The binge-release format means viewers will be able to watch the entire season from launch rather than waiting for weekly episodes.
Who Created ‘Coven Academy’?
Tim Federle, whose credits include High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, created Coven Academy and serves as an executive producer alongside Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin, Amanda Row and Bronwyn North-Reist. Popped previously covered Federle’s Disney+ work in our High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 review.
The series is produced by Federle’s Chorus Boy Productions in association with Disney Kids & Family.
Coven Academy premieres October 1 on Freeform, with the full season available October 2 on Disney+ and Hulu.
