A teenage vampire navigates the high-stakes world of performing arts and secret identities
In short: Vee Hauntley is a 13-year-old vampire trading Transylvania for a human boarding school. While chasing her musical dreams, she must hide her supernatural nature from the legendary Van Helsing vampire hunters. The tension rises when her parents assign a 600-year-old ghost to shadow her every move at Wilson Hall.
Vampirina: Teenage Vampire, a live-action musical sitcom, debuted on Disney Channel on September 12, 2025. Developed by Randi Barnes, the series serves as an adaptation of the original Disney Jr. animated show, which was inspired by the Vampirina Ballerina book series by Anne Marie Pace. The narrative follows Vee Hauntley, played by Kenzi Richardson, as she attempts to balance her identity as a vampire with the pressures of a performing arts education. Her secret is complicated by the presence of Elijah Summers, a classmate who belongs to the Van Helsing family but remains conflicted about his ancestral duty to hunt vampires.
The production underwent significant leadership shifts during its first season. While Randi Barnes and Kimberly McCullough oversaw the pilot, Dan Cross and David Hoge assumed showrunning duties for the remainder of the season. The show’s musical focus is underscored by its soundtrack, featuring the debut single S-L-A-Y, performed by Richardson and written by Kari Kimmel and Jackson Hoffman. The series also features a diverse cast of supernatural characters, including Demetrius Montague Philosan, a 600-year-old ghost tasked with monitoring Vee, and Ruby, a blood moon fairy capable of manipulating time.
The series has expanded its reach through strategic release schedules and crossovers. While the first season premiered on Disney Channel in September 2025, the full season arrived on Disney+ on October 15, 2025, with several episodes released ahead of their broadcast dates. A notable crossover event occurred on October 24, 2025, featuring the character Billie, a wizard from Staten Island. Following its initial success, Disney announced a second season, scheduled to premiere on Disney Channel on October 6, 2026, with a streaming release on Disney+ the following day. This upcoming season will see the return of the main cast alongside new additions, including Jodie Sweetin and Ava Jean.
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