She’s back for a brand new chapter in her life. Sofia, the girl from the village who became a princess overnight tackles new adventures in her new animated series Sofia the First: Royal Magic. The popular series Sofia the First (2012-2018) inspired several additional films, and now a brand new series on Disney Jr. and streaming on Disney+.
It’s her time to shine in this new series which focuses on Sofia at a new school. Miss Nettles opened The Charmswell School for Royal Magic. Little Sofia is anxious to begin her training in potions, charms, and sorcery. While her brother James and sister Amber stay at Royal Prep, Sofia embarks on new challenges.
The pilot not only introduces Sofia to her new school, but also new classmates and friends. The school is divided into three castles with four students in each, and the castles represent the founders of Royal Prep: Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, the fairies from Sleeping Beauty. Sofia is assigned to the Merryweather castle, along with her new classmates Layla, Zane, and Camila.
Sofia and her castle-mates vie for the selection of castle pets as they learn to work together to win the race for the first pick. Racing against the two other teams, Sofia and her friends must work out three different situations using their intelligence and their magic, as well as teamwork. While they go from one puzzle to another, their friendship grows and they learn to not only work together, but also trust each other.
And, yes, for all those who enjoyed the first series when Sofia met other Disney princesses, there is an appearance by one of them (no spoiler as to whom), who gives her more insight into the power of the Amulet of Avalor. The Amulet has magic that has served the little princess well in the past, and now Sofia is entrusted with the task of learning more about the powers is gives her and how to use them. She is told she must master the magic of the amulet.
The series promises more appearances by various Disney princesses. It is a fun show with plenty of new situations for Sofia and her new friends.
And watch for little Pepper, an adorable little puppercorn (puppy-unicorn) who is always up for fun.
The original series still holds the record for the Top 3 cable TV telecasts for Girls 2-5 of all time and remains one of the most successful global preschool franchises for The Walt Disney Company. Sofia the First won the Annie Award in 2014 for Best General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast Production for Preschool Children.
For additional fun with Sofia, Sofia the First: Magical Friends is a new short-form series introducing viewers to Sofia’s new school and friends. It is available on Disney Jr., Disney+, and the Disney Jr. YouTube channel.
Sofia the First: Royal Magic premieres May 25, 2026 on Disney Jr. and streams the following day on Disney+. Abracadabra, this is definitely a cute show for fans of Sofia (reruns of the previous series and movies are available on various platforms) and also introduces new fans to the little princess and the wonders of Enchancia and magic and a lot of fun with this endearing young princess. Move over Hogwarts. The Charmswell School is more fun, more colorful, and more entertaining!
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