'' American Horror Story : Cult '' is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology television series '' American Horror Story '' , created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk . It premiered on September 5 , 2017 , and concluded on November 14 , 2017 . The subtitle '' Cult '' was announced on July 20 , 2017 . This season takes place in the fictional suburb of Brookfield Heights , Michigan , during the year 2017 , and centers on a cult terrorizing the residents in the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election . Returning cast members from previous seasons include Sarah Paulson , Evan Peters , Cheyenne Jackson , John Carroll Lynch , Chaz Bono , Adina Porter , James Morosini , Emma Roberts , Mare Winningham , Frances Conroy , and Jamie Brewer , along with new cast members Billie Lourd and Alison Pill . '' Cult '' marks the first season to not feature series mainstay actress Lily Rabe . '' Cult '' received mostly positive reviews from critics . Paulson , Peters and Porter , all received Saturn Awards nominations for their performances . Additionally , Paulson and Porter were nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie respectively at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards while Peters received a nomination for Best Actor in a Movie or Limited Series at the 8th Critics ' Choice TV Awards
8th Critics ' Choice TV Awards
8th Critics' Choice Television Awards
American Horror Story: Cult