A beloved vampire character is stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight of a brand-new live-action series. Vampirina: Teenage Vampire transforms the popular Disney Junior animated show into a music-filled comedy for older kids and families, following a young vampire’s adventures at a human boarding school. The series introduces a fresh take on the character while keeping the core themes of friendship and being true to yourself.
Series Premiere and Streaming Launch
The show first debuted on television with a special two-episode premiere on September 12, 2025, on the Disney Channel. New episodes continued to air weekly on the channel.
For viewers who prefer to stream their shows, the complete first season arrived on Disney+ on October 15, 2025. All 16 episodes were released at once, allowing fans to binge-watch the entire season. The episodes that had not yet aired on Disney Channel were available first on Disney+, with plans to broadcast them on television at a later date.
Meet the Characters and Cast
The series follows Vampirina “Vee” Hauntley, a 14-year-old vampire with a big passion for music. She makes the brave decision to leave her home in Transylvania to attend a performing arts boarding school called Wilson Hall. Living among humans for the first time, she must keep her vampire identity a secret while chasing her dreams.
Vee is played by Kenzi Richardson. She is joined by a group of friends and rivals at school:
- Jiwon Lee plays Sophie Choi, Vee’s kind and nervous roommate who works as a DJ.
- Shaun Dixon plays Elijah, Vee’s crush who has a major secret of his own—he is a descendant of the famous vampire-hunting Van Helsing family.
- Milo Maharlika plays Demi, a 600-year-old ghost sent by Vee’s father to be her overzealous protector.
- Faith Hedley plays Britney Hightower, a talented and competitive legacy student at the school who becomes Vee’s frenemy.
The show also features a recurring cast, including Kate Reinders and Jeff Meacham as Vee’s vampire parents, Oxana and Boris, and Kim Coles as Dean Merriweather.
A Secret Identity and Forbidden Friendship
The main plot of the series revolves around Vee’s efforts to hide her true nature as a vampire while pursuing her love for music. This is challenging enough, but her situation becomes even more complicated for two key reasons.
First, her overprotective father sends Demi, a well-meaning but clumsy ghost, to watch over her. Demi’s attempts to keep Vee safe often lead to more problems. Second, and even more dangerous, Vee finds herself drawn to a boy in her class, Elijah, who is secretly a Van Helsing. Their growing friendship creates a classic star-crossed dynamic, as their families are natural enemies.
The official series synopsis states it follows “a tween vampire girl who leaves the safety of her Transylvania home to attend a performing arts boarding school in the human community.”
A Musical and Collaborative Production
Vampirina: Teenage Vampire is a musical comedy, featuring new original songs. The show’s theme song, “S-L-A-Y,” is performed by star Kenzi Richardson. The series is developed by Randi Barnes, with Dan Cross and David Hoge serving as the showrunners and executive producers. The team behind popular series like Julie and the Phantoms and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is also involved, promising a high-energy, music-driven experience.
The series is based on the Vampirina Ballerina book series by Anne Marie Pace and is inspired by the earlier Disney Junior animated show Vampirina. This new live-action version is aimed at a tween and teen audience, updating the story for an older demographic while keeping its core charm. The show also features a special crossover episode with Janice LeAnn Brown, who reprises her role as Billie from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
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