Sofia The First: Royal Magic (Sofia The First Sequel Series)

[SweetShop209]

This was mentioned in the Disney Junior thread, but I figured this deserved its own thread. As part of Craig Gerber's extended deal with Disney Branded Television, he's creating another Sofia The First spinoff. This one is set at Royal Prep, and is the only thing known about the show at the moment.

‘Sofia the First’ Spinoff in the Works as Creator Craig Gerber Extends Disney Deal

The potential series is one of two Gerber has in development for the media giant.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[zoombie]

This was mentioned in the Disney Junior thread, but I figured this deserved its own thread. As part of Craig Gerber's extended deal with Disney Branded Television, he's creating another Sofia The First spinoff. This one is set at Royal Prep, and is the only thing known about the show at the moment.

‘Sofia the First’ Spinoff in the Works as Creator Craig Gerber Extends Disney Deal

The potential series is one of two Gerber has in development for the media giant.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Well I wonder if there is a time skip, and Sofia and company are teenagers, and the protagonists are younger.

I do wish they do a Sofia / Elena spinoff that focuses on former villains like Prisma and Carla forming some sort of redemption squad.

 

[SweetShop209]

Since it mentions Royal Prep as a major setting, I assume the protagonist of this series will be about Sofia's age when the original show started. Maybe Cedric's niece Callista can be the protagonist of this show. She was introduced as a character younger than Sofia when the original show started, meaning she could be old enough to attend Royal Prep in this show. Granted, she isn't a princess, but at least someone in that age range could be the protagonist here.

 

[Frontier]

Still plenty of potential in that universe .

 

[SweetShop209]

One thing I hope for this series is to do the same thing that Elena Of Avalor and Firebuds did, mainly in having some people who worked on Sofia and Elena while still having new people come in. It helps bring about a sense of similarly strong writing while still doing new things. Case in point, Elena brought in some Sofia staff members like storyboard artist Francis Glebas and writer Rachel Ruderman while having new people like Silvia Olivas, Elliot M. Bour, and Tom Rogers be major players. Firebuds brought in Sofia writer Matt Hoverman as story editor and Elena storyboard artists Rob Pratt, Julius Aguimatang, and Kris Wimberly onboard as directors while still having fresh faces like Krystal Banzon and Leanna Dindal as writers.

 

[SweetShop209]

Disney Jr. Greenlights Sequel Series to Hit Pre-School Show ‘Sofia the First’ (Exclusive)

The original voice of Sofia, Ariel Winter, along with series creator Craig Gerber, will return for the royal academy-set sequel, 'Sofia the First: Royal Magic.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

So we finally have news about the new Sofia The First show. It's called Sofia The First: Royal Magic. The show follows Sofia, much like the old show, and still voiced by Ariel Winter. Here, she's attending The Charmswell School For Royal Magic, a school where princesses and princes further their magical and royal education. In addition to Craig Gerber returning, we have Krystal Banzon (co-story editor on Firebuds) and Kris Wimberly (storyboard artist on Elena Of Avalor and episodic director on Firebuds) as supervising director. Unlike the old show, this series will be composed of 2 11 minute segments. The show comes in 2026.

 

[zoombie]

I wonder if Gillian is going to be in this, if so will they still have her original voice actress. She has moved on from Disney . Though in my opinion of all the Disney stuff that Sabrina has done, Sofia is by far the best in my opinion, no shade towards Milo Murphy's Law just saying. Probably why we would have trouble getting a Elena of Avalor sequel, consider Isabela's voice actress being in a similar situation, Isabela is more important character to EOA than Gillian would be to STF.

I hope we get a follow up on Prisma and her redemption.

Can anyone refresh my memories how many characters found out the Amulet and its powers in the finale?

 

[SweetShop209]

I think you meant to say Vivian, not Gillian. Though it wouldn't surprise me if Sabrina Carpenter being too busy would mean a possible recast.

On another note, Craig Gerber says how the idea for the show originally started as a Royal Prep spinoff before later deciding to do a sequel series.

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[glennbyrnes]

I do hope that Darcy Rose Byrnes will return as Amber. She's a very talented woman.

 

[wonderfly]

From the front page of AnimeSuperhero.com:

"“Sofia The First: Royal Magic” Coming In 2026"​

"Back in November 2022 (fittingly during Sofia the First’s 10th anniversary), it was announced that a spinoff series taking place at Royal Prep would be in development. We didn’t know much about it other than that series creator Craig Gerber would return to create the new show. Well, it seems things have changed, given that the new show is called “Sofia The First: Royal Magic”, and doesn’t involve Royal Prep. Let’s see what it’s about.

“Royal Magic” is a sequel series taking place after Sofia The First. In the series, Sofia (still voiced by Ariel Winter) attends the Charmswell School For Royal Magic. This school will help princesses and princes learn to further their magical and royal education. Unlike the original show, which was composed of 22-24 minute episodes, this series will go for 2 11 minute segments. It’s mainly to keep up with a modern audience and its evolving tastes. In addition to Craig Gerber returning, we have Krystal Banzon (writer and co-story editor on Firebuds) as story editor and co-executive producer, Kris Wimberly (storyboard artist on Elena Of Avalor and episodic director on Firebuds) as supervising director, and Craig Simpson (also from Firebuds) as producer. This series is expected to come in 2026, and is once again produced by Disney Television Animation."

Read the full article here.

 

[Heeroyuy_Batman]

From the front page of AnimeSuperhero.com:

"“Sofia The First: Royal Magic” Coming In 2026"​

"Back in November 2022 (fittingly during Sofia the First’s 10th anniversary), it was announced that a spinoff series taking place at Royal Prep would be in development. We didn’t know much about it other than that series creator Craig Gerber would return to create the new show. Well, it seems things have changed, given that the new show is called “Sofia The First: Royal Magic”, and doesn’t involve Royal Prep. Let’s see what it’s about.

“Royal Magic” is a sequel series taking place after Sofia The First. In the series, Sofia (still voiced by Ariel Winter) attends the Charmswell School For Royal Magic. This school will help princesses and princes learn to further their magical and royal education. Unlike the original show, which was composed of 22-24 minute episodes, this series will go for 2 11 minute segments. It’s mainly to keep up with a modern audience and its evolving tastes. In addition to Craig Gerber returning, we have Krystal Banzon (writer and co-story editor on Firebuds) as story editor and co-executive producer, Kris Wimberly (storyboard artist on Elena Of Avalor and episodic director on Firebuds) as supervising director, and Craig Simpson (also from Firebuds) as producer. This series is expected to come in 2026, and is once again produced by Disney Television Animation."

Read the full article here.

This is such exciting news!!! I hope the new series will bring in characters like Pocahontas, Moana, Asha, Raya, the new Ariel, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Tinker Bell, and Sora and Kairi from Kingdom Hearts.

 

[SweetShop209]

From the front page of AnimeSuperhero.com:

"“Sofia The First: Royal Magic” Coming In 2026"​

"Back in November 2022 (fittingly during Sofia the First’s 10th anniversary), it was announced that a spinoff series taking place at Royal Prep would be in development. We didn’t know much about it other than that series creator Craig Gerber would return to create the new show. Well, it seems things have changed, given that the new show is called “Sofia The First: Royal Magic”, and doesn’t involve Royal Prep. Let’s see what it’s about.

“Royal Magic” is a sequel series taking place after Sofia The First. In the series, Sofia (still voiced by Ariel Winter) attends the Charmswell School For Royal Magic. This school will help princesses and princes learn to further their magical and royal education. Unlike the original show, which was composed of 22-24 minute episodes, this series will go for 2 11 minute segments. It’s mainly to keep up with a modern audience and its evolving tastes. In addition to Craig Gerber returning, we have Krystal Banzon (writer and co-story editor on Firebuds) as story editor and co-executive producer, Kris Wimberly (storyboard artist on Elena Of Avalor and episodic director on Firebuds) as supervising director, and Craig Simpson (also from Firebuds) as producer. This series is expected to come in 2026, and is once again produced by Disney Television Animation."

Read the full article here.

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[SweetShop209]

Janice S. Rim mentioned in LinkedIn how she's a director for the show. She's actually worked as a storyboard artist on shows I like, such as TOTS, Stillwater, The Chicken Squad, and Alice's Wonderland Bakery. This should be interesting.

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[SweetShop209]

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Kelsey Wooley said how she's a storyboard artist for the show. Given some of the shows she's worked on (mainly Santiago Of The Seas and Action Pack), I think she'll do well.

 

[SweetShop209]

Craig Gerber (@craigsgerber.bsky.social)

I said I would post more once I left the bad place, so here I am. This afternoon, I'll be in the recording studio with a top-12 wizard and a certain fairy from the original Sofia series who has a surprising role in the new show! #SofiaTheFirst

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Craig Gerber put out a post on BlueSky yesterday about how he was at a recording session with a certain wizard and fairy from the original show. It'll be interesting to see how they fit into the show.

 

[SweetShop209]

Craig Gerber confirmed that the series will be animated by Icon Creative Studios. This is not a surprise given how they also animated Elena Of Avalor and Firebuds. With this series, this will be the 9th Disney Junior show that they worked on since they also worked on Goldie And Bear, TOTS, The Rocketeer, Alice's Wonderland Bakery, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, and Ariel.

 

[SweetShop209]

Disney Jr. Announces New Shows Based on Pixar’s 'Cars' and 'Marvel’s Avengers' at Special Event in Anaheim | Animation Magazine

Disney Jr. announces new slate of shows including series based on Pixar's Cars and Marvel's Avengesr at special event.

www.animationmagazine.net

We have more confirmed original cast members returning to their roles.

 

[SweetShop209]

While articles mentioned the revival being made more for younger kids, Craig Gerber mentions more of the higher ups being responsible for this. I'm guessing he's telling older fans to view this show through a different lens when it comes to expectations.

Craig Gerber (@craiggerber.com)

Everything you wrote is accurate. The new show will most likely feel younger because of the intense pressure from above to make it so.

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[RandomMe]

Only now I'm aware of this. Vampirina recently got a sort of sequel but as a live-action series for older kids. I think they are raising the age range for this but unlike Vampirina it's still clearly aiming at the core demographic of the original.

 

[SweetShop209]

Only now I'm aware of this. Vampirina recently got a sort of sequel but as a live-action series for older kids. I think they are raising the age range for this but unlike Vampirina it's still clearly aiming at the core demographic of the original.

The live action Vampirina show is an alternate continuity, not a sequel to the animated series. This new Sofia show, while made for a new audience, is still a follow up