Sofia the First is an American animated fantasy children's television series. It follows a young peasant girl named Sofia, who becomes a princess after her mother marries the king of Enchancia. The series pilot premiered on November 18, 2012, on Disney Channel. It ran from January 11, 2013 to September 8, 2018 on Disney Junior. A spin-off titled Elena of Avalor premiered on July 22, 2016.