Zombies are coming to Riverdale when Afterlife with Archie comes to the small screen next year.
Afterlife with Archie, the bestselling comic book series from Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Francesco Francavilla (The Black Beetle), has been greenlit for a TV series adaptation on Disney+, arriving just in time for Halloween 2027.
From Warner Bros. Television, Aguirre-Sacasa and Greg Berlanti (You, The Flash, The Flight Attendant) will serve as executive producers, bringing their signature blend of heart, humor, and high stakes to a story that turns the all-American town of Riverdale into a zombie-overrun apocalypse — where the only thing scarier than the undead is trying to survive your teenage years.
When a supernatural spell from a certain teen witch backfires, unleashing an army of the possessed dead upon Riverdale, Archie and his friends must fight to stay alive, testing the friendships, romances, and loyalties that have always held them together.
“Afterlife with Archie has always been about more than just zombies — it’s about the friendships, loyalty and humanity that make Riverdale worth fighting for,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “Roberto, Greg, Sarah and Jon have such a deep appreciation for these characters, and they’ve built something that’s equal parts thrilling and heartfelt. Fans are going to fall hard for this new version of the gang … and maybe scream a little too.”
Will you be checking out Afterlife with Archie next year?
