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Next Season of Outlander: Is Season 9 Renewed, and When Will It Be Released?

Renewal probability

15%
Ended15%high confidence

Outlander has conclusively ended its run after eight seasons. The series finale aired in May 2026, completing the adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's book series. No further continuation of the main show is expected.

Updated 2026-05-15 · AI-generated analysis

Past. Present. Forever.

Network
STARZ
Seasons aired
8
Total episodes
101
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired
2014-08-09
Last aired
2026-05-08
Runtime
TMDB rating
8.2 / 10 · 2,843 votes

Outlander wrapped its main run with Season 7, which was split into two parts and effectively spanned into a final batch of episodes released in 2025–2026. STARZ publicly confirmed years ago that Season 7 (comprising 16 episodes) would be the show's final season, making its conclusion a planned and announced end rather than a cancellation. With 101 episodes across eight listed seasons and a last air date of May 2026, the series has completed its intended arc derived from Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novel series.

The absence of any recent renewal news is entirely consistent with a concluded series — there is simply nothing to report because the story is over. The TMDB "Returning Series" status is likely a metadata lag and does not reflect any credible industry signal of continuation. STARZ has invested heavily in the Outlander universe, but future activity in this IP would come in the form of spinoffs (such as the in-development *Outlander: Blood of My Blood* prequel series) rather than a renewal of the main show.

What is Outlander about?

The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.

Is Outlander renewed or cancelled?

high
Final season publicly confirmed by STARZ years before conclusion
high
Series finale aired May 2026 — narrative fully concluded after 101 episodes
high
8 seasons completed — full adaptation of source novel series achieved
medium
No renewal news or any trade reporting suggesting continuation
low
TMDB 'Returning Series' status — likely a metadata lag, not a credible renewal signal
medium
Strong franchise IP value on STARZ could support spinoff activity

Outlander Season 9 Release Date

There will be no new season of Outlander as the main series has ended. Any future release activity tied to this franchise would involve spinoff or prequel projects — most notably *Outlander: Blood of My Blood*, which STARZ has been developing. That project, if greenlit to series, would be an entirely separate show and not a continuation of this entry. No timeline for any such spinoff has been firmly established as of mid-2026.

Where to watch Outlander

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Outlander cast

Caitríona Balfe

Caitríona Balfe

Claire Randall Fraser

Sam Heughan

Sam Heughan

Jamie Fraser

Sophie Skelton

Sophie Skelton

Brianna MacKenzie

Richard Rankin

Richard Rankin

Roger MacKenzie

John Bell

John Bell

Ian Fraser Murray

David Berry

David Berry

Lord John Grey

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Outlander seasons

  • Season 12014 · 16 ep
  • Season 22016 · 13 ep
  • Season 32017 · 13 ep
  • Season 42018 · 13 ep
  • Season 52020 · 12 ep
  • Season 62022 · 8 ep
  • Season 72023 · 16 ep
  • Season 82026 · 10 ep

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Frequently asked

Is Outlander renewed or cancelled?
Outlander has conclusively ended its run after eight seasons. The series finale aired in May 2026, completing the adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's book series. No further continuation of the main show is expected.
When will Outlander Season 9 be released?
There will be no new season of Outlander as the main series has ended. Any future release activity tied to this franchise would involve spinoff or prequel projects — most notably *Outlander: Blood of My Blood*, which STARZ has been developing. That project, if greenlit to series, would be an entirely separate show and not a continuation of this entry. No timeline for any such spinoff has been firmly established as of mid-2026.
How many seasons of Outlander are there?
Outlander has aired 8 seasons so far.