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The much-anticipated return of "American Horror Story" is almost here.

The horror anthology series returns this week with "American Horror Story: Delicate," the 12th installment in the award-winning show created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming season takes inspiration from the upcoming Danielle Valentine novel "Delicate Condition," which details the horrifying pregnancy of an indie actress.

The show's tagline describes the season as following an actress named Anna Victoria Alcott who wants nothing more than to start a family after multiple failed attempts at in vitro fertilization.

"As the buzz around her recent film grows, she fears that something may be targeting her — and her pursuit of motherhood," it reads.

Here's everything you need to know about "American Horror Story: Delicate."

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:When does 'American Horror Story: Delicate' come out? Everything you need to know.

'American Horror Story: Delicate' premiere date

Season 12 will be split into two parts, according to the network, with part two set to debut in 2024.

Part one of the new installment premieres this week on Wednesday on FX and will stream on Hulu on Thursday.

Episodes will drop each of the following four weeks, according to the network, with part one of the season consisting of five episodes.

'American Horror Story: Delicate' cast

The trio of Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne and Emma Roberts will star in the 12th season.

Roberts will play the role of actress Anna Victoria Alcott.

While Kardashian and Delevingne are new to the show, Roberts has been in 47 episodes between 2013 and 2023, according to IMDB.

She has credits as characters Madison Montgomery in the "Coven" chapter, Maggie Esmerelda and Miss Rothschild in "Freak Show," Brooke Thompson in "1984" and Serena Belinda in "Cult."

'American Horror Story: Delicate' trailer

FX released the trailer for "American Horror Story: Delicate" on July 20.

Donning icy blonde hair and jet-black gloves, Kardashian appears alongside Roberts and Delevingne in the eerie clip, which features a group of blonde lookalikes juxtaposed with maternity images of an egg-filled nest and a baby's cradle. Kardashian is later seen holding what appears to be a baby in her arms.

How to watch previous installments of 'American Horror Story'

All 11 previous installments of the show are available to stream on Hulu.

'American Horror Story' installment guide

"American Horror Story" is the longest-running hour-long series in FX's history and has been renewed for a 13th installment, according to the network.

It premiered in October 2011 with "Murder House" and, as of the conclusion of the eleventh season, has aired 123 episodes. The seasons are as follows:

  • First: Murder House
  • Second: Asylum
  • Third: Coven
  • Fourth: Freak Show
  • Fifth: Hotel
  • Sixth: Roanoke
  • Seventh: Cult
  • Eighth: Apocalypse
  • Ninth: AHS 1984
  • Tenth: Double Feature
  • Eleventh: NYC
  • Twelfth: Delicate