Sarah Paulson returns as the Supreme in American Horror Story season 13

Sarah Paulson returns as Cordelia in American Horror Story Season 13, teasing a powerful Coven sequel

FX’s American Horror Story Season 13 is reigniting fan excitement with the confirmed return of Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode, a central character from the fan-favorite “Coven” storyline. 

A newly released image from Ryan Murphy Productions hints at a powerful continuation, with the caption declaring, “The Supreme Rises,” strongly suggesting a direct sequel to the 2013 season.

Cordelia, last seen as the Supreme witch and headmistress of the Robichaux Academy, is expected to take center stage once again. The teaser also confirms that the iconic academy, a key setting in “Coven,” has been rebuilt—fueling speculation that Season 13 will revisit and expand the original witch-centric narrative.

Paulson will be joined by returning franchise stars including Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. Additionally, pop star Ariana Grande is set to reunite with creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, marking a notable crossover for fans.

The announcement confirms long-standing fan theories that the new season would revisit earlier storylines, particularly “Coven,” one of the show’s most beloved arcs. Paulson had previously expressed interest in returning to Cordelia, hinting at exploring how her immense powers evolved over time.

With a star-studded cast and a return to one of its most iconic narratives, Season 13 is shaping up to be a major moment for the long-running anthology series.