Following an initial teaser released last August, a full-fledged trailer for American Horror Story season 13 has finally arrived. It was high time we got a closer look at this new installment of the cult series, which Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk first brought to screens in 2011. Indeed, it's been 15 years since the adventures of psychopaths in the land of ghosts began, with each anthology season exploring a unique universe and new characters, despite the consistent recycling of its talented cast.

Fifteen years is a significant milestone, especially with the symbolically potent number of 13 seasons carrying particular resonance for a horror series. This occasion provides Ryan Murphy with the perfect opportunity to bring back a multitude of characters from previous seasons, allowing them to converge in an exceptional context—a premise the new trailer illuminates.

American Horror Story: The Full Ensemble

Fans of the series will undoubtedly revel in these visuals, which conjure the imagery and protagonists from all the show's most iconic seasons. Even Jessica Lange, an emblematic face of American Horror Story's early era, has returned for this special occasion. Alongside her are the indispensable Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, and Billie Lourd. Even John Carroll Lynch is back in his chilling role as John Wayne Gacy, the serial killer in a clown costume.

Jessica Lange dressed to the nines for season 13

Also noteworthy is the presence of a special guest: underground director John Waters, making an appearance as an actor in a universe that, one can imagine, speaks to him greatly. While this grand visual spectacle doesn't give a precise direction for the plot, it's clear that each actor will embody several of their past characters. Moreover, the protagonists are called to unite despite their differences, collectively facing a threat that transcends them all.

The trailer thus appears to confirm the 'Avengers of horror' aspect recently teased by Ryan Murphy. To witness this epic crossover, fans in the United States can mark their calendars for September 24 on FX. While a French broadcast on Disney+ is anticipated, an official announcement for its release date in France is still pending.