Sad news for Sofia the First. Disney Junior just announced the premiere date for the TV show’s final episode.
The animated children’s series “tells the story of an adventurous little girl who becomes a princess overnight after her mom marries the king.”
The finale of Sofia the First, titled “Sofia the First: Forever Royal,” debuts on Disney Junior on September 8th at 11 a.m. ET/PT.
Take a sneak peek and read more info below:
Sofia the First: Forever Royal,” a special extended-length finale episode of Disney Junior’s Humanitas and Emmy(R) Award-winning series “Sofia the First,” will premiere SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 (11:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Junior and the DisneyNOW app.
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, “Sofia the First” tells the story of an adventurous little girl who becomes a princess overnight after her mom marries the king. Throughout her journey, she discovers that looking like a princess isn’t all that difficult, but possessing the characteristics of a true princess – honesty, loyalty, compassion and grace – is what makes one truly royal. The series stars the voices of Ariel Winter as Sofia; Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda; Wayne Brady as Clover; and Tim Gunn as Baileywick.
In the finale episode, as Sofia, and siblings Amber and James, prepare for their graduation from Royal Prep Academy, Sofia is called back to the Mystic Isles to face an evil witch named Vor, who is trying to take over the kingdom of Enchancia. Presented with her biggest challenge yet, Sofia must figure out a way to defeat Vor and save her family and the people of Enchancia. “Sofia the First: Forever Royal” features recurring guest stars Eric Stonestreet as Minimus, Bonnie Hunt as Aunt Tilly, Andrew Rannells as Skye, Megan Hilty as Prisma, Ellie Kemper as Crackle, Ming-Na Wen as Vega, Colin Salmon as Orion, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Chrysta, Paty Lombard as Vor and Hugh Bonneville as the Voice of the Secret Library.
Additional members of the voice cast throughout the series’ four seasons include Darcy Rose Byrnes as Amber; Zach Callison, Tyler Merna and Nicolas Cantu as James; Travis Willingham as King Roland II; Jess Harnell as Cedric; Jim Cummings as Wormwood; Ashley Eckstein as Mia the Bluebird; and Meghan Strange as Robin. Disney Legend Russi Taylor (Minnie Mouse), Barbara Dirickson and Tress MacNeille (Daisy Duck), bring Fauna, Flora and Merryweather, respectively, to life.
Featuring over 100 episodes and two record-breaking primetime specials, “Sofia the First” will continue to air on Disney Junior and Disney Channel platforms around the world.
“Sofia the First” is executive produced by Jamie Mitchell and Craig Gerber. Mitchell also serves as director and Gerber developed the series and wrote the finale episode along with Michael G. Stern. Emmy Award-winners John Kavanaugh (“Elena of Avalor”) and Kevin Kliesch (“Tangled: The Series”) serve as songwriter/music director and composer, respectively. The series is a production of Disney Television Animation.”
What do you think? Do your kids watch Sofia the First? Are you sad it’s ending?
First they got rid of Sherrif Calie which was awesome!!! Now Sofia?!?! They are as bad as other next works! Over canceling series! My granddaughter will not understand this! Shame on you Diso
SO Sad!!!!! Why would Disney do this??? Such a wonderful show that is LOVED by all!!!!
Does everything have to be Star Wars now…. Please leave ON Sophia!!!!!!
what why are they not renewing Sofia the 1st my 2nd year old niece is going to be so sad and actually I am pretty sad about this
This is very sad. This show has so many good things and I saw my daughter was positively influenced by it. I wish show gets renewed
My kids are going to be so sad they look forward to the show they learn about friends and how to help people
My daughters (6 and 4) and I are so disappointed. We began watching the finale with no inkling this would be the last episode. But as it went on we had a hunch. So sad. I also believe Disney is missing out on huge marketing opportunity. My only solace is that creative folks out there will always be inspired by the story-lines and create riveting fan fiction.
Oh my daughter will be so disappointed, it’s the only show she asks for:(
We are extremely disappointed. The finale was amazing but it certainly leaves the viewers wanting more. My 5-year old granddaughter has not taken the news well. She seems to think it’s a mean joke. This breaks my heart for her. She owns all the seasons. We really hoped and expected this show to last longer. WHY?!?!? Disney Junior, please explain why? There are so many opportunities for the continuation of this show with Sofia as a protector. Plus as others have posted, the marketing opportunities have great potential. Protectors, new animals, new story characters etc just to name a few.… Read more »
but theres so many more things they can do with it….
Why is Sofia the First cancelled? It’s one of the better shows on Disney Junior, it teaches valuable lessons and characteristics, and there are some shows on there that are not nearly as good; my kids are heartbroken. We are heartbroken because we all love it. Grant it, 4 years is a good run and at least it got a finale, but couldn’t it be renewed for 1 more season or at least an explanation ? We all want to know what happens to them after graduation. It truly is one of the better shows.
Oh No!!! Sophia The First is one of the Best shows on Disney Jr for our Grandgirls!!! Please still have it on the schedule or Better Yet RENEW IT!!! We all LOVE IT!!!
Why everybody loves Sofia and nobody looks forward for doc mcstuffins to air again?
I am very disappointed that Sofia the first is ending. My little girl turns 5 on Friday and she started with Sofia. To be honest, I am a little sad too. Disney wrote a great story about a brave little girl that has all the attributes of a Disney princess, without officially being named a princess. These are character traits I want my children to emulate. In this day and age it’s great to have a go to for children’s entertainment. I hope Disney will reconsider. Now that Sofia is a protector there are new toy and marketing opportunities. The… Read more »
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Please we have Renew the new season of sofia the first in 2018/2019
How can they take Sofia the first away. My daughters and I love the show, it’s the best show I think on Disney. They can do so much more with the show. Will their be another show called a different name with a lot of the same characters? They can do a whole show on how Sofia is a protector now ? Or will she appear in Elena of Avalor? Really hoping Disney does something and brings her back in some way.
My daughter and I love watching Sofia the First. It incorporates values that we love to encourage from her. Sophia the First series represents, character’s who are in need to be represented in the kind of society we live in. Praying this TV show gets re-booted by Disney or picked up in our station.
I’m not sure about the representation part, but hope this show gets a Season 5. It deserves it.