'Coven Academy' Renewed for Season 2 at Disney
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disney’s supernatural young adult series "Coven Academy" has been renewed for a second season following strong viewership and engagement.
- Created by Tim Federle, the show centers on teenage witches and warlocks at a magical boarding school, navigating supernatural conflicts and complex relationships.
- Season 1 consists of 21 short chapters, with the first nine premiering on Freeform and the rest released on Disney+ and Hulu, marking a shift from Disney Channel to more mature platforms.
- The series achieved 20.3 million hours watched globally on Disney+ and Hulu within three weeks, with its first chapter garnering over 30 million views on social media platforms.
- Nielsen data indicates "Coven Academy" was the most-watched streaming series among teens aged 12-17 during its premiere weekend and was frequently co-viewed with adults, highlighting its broad appeal.
