[07/25/25 - 11:00 AM] Starz's "Outlander" Universe Takes Over San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H The eighth and final season of the time-traveling, epic romance "Outlander" will premiere in early 2026.
[via press release from Starz]
STARZ'S "OUTLANDER" UNIVERSE TAKES OVER
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON'S HALL H, WITH A
FIRST LOOK AT "OUTLANDER'S" STUNNING
FINAL SEASON AND A SNEAK PEEK AT THE
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PREQUEL,
"OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD"
First Look at the Eighth and Final Season of "Outlander," Set to Premiere in Early 2026
"Outlander: Blood of my Blood" Announces a Two-Episode Premiere on August 8 and Releases Two First-Look Clips
Raya Yarbrough Surprises Hall H at Comic-Con with Her Iconic Rendition of "Outlander's" Theme Song, as Bagpipers Introduce "Outlander: Blood of my Blood"
San Diego, Calif. - July 25, 2025 - STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) announced today out of Hall H at Comic-Con International that the eighth and final season of the time-traveling, epic romance "Outlander" will premiere in early 2026. Fans at Comic-Con watched the first teaser trailer for the upcoming eighth season that portrays Claire and Jamie's epic romance spanning through decades and teases what's to come. Fresh off a shocking cliffhanger, the new teaser hints at the possible fate of Jamie Fraser.
Following the "Outlander" panel, cast and executive producers from "Outlander: Blood of my Blood," the highly anticipated prequel series, took the stage, where showrunner and executive producer Matthew B. Roberts announced that the series will now air the first two episodes on its Friday, August 8th premiere date. During the panel, cast and creatives also detailed what viewers can expect from the sweeping romantic saga and revealed the first two clips released from the series, one featuring Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater), the parents of Jamie Fraser from "Outlander"; and the other featuring Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), the parents of Claire Randall from "Outlander."
In between the "Outlander" and "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" panels, Raya Yarbrough, who sang The Skye Boat Song for "Outlander's" theme for the first six seasons, performed her iconic version live to Hall H, and led a sing-a-long with fans, which then transitioned into a concert of bagpipers who played Scotland the Brave to transport the audience back to Scotland before the "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" cast and creative team took the stage.
Seasons One through Seven of "Outlander" are now available on the STARZ app, and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" will premiere on Friday, August 8. New episodes will be available to stream weekly on Fridays only on the STARZ app, and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.
About "Outlander"
Matthew B. Roberts serves as showrunner and executive producer on "Outlander" with Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, Toni Graphia, Luke Schelhaas, Andy Harries, Jim Kohlberg, Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan also serving as executive producers. "Outlander" is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
The "Outlander" television series is based on Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling books, which have sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide, with all nine of the books gracing the New York Times best-seller list. The "Outlander" television series has become a worldwide success with audiences, spanning the genres of history, science fiction, romance and adventure in one amazing tale.
About "Outlander: Blood of my Blood"
"Outlander: Blood of My Blood" is a romantic saga that unfolds across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.
Matthew B. Roberts serves as showrunner and executive producer on "Outlander: Blood of my Blood," with Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis and Jim Kohlberg also serving as executive producers. "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
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About STARZ
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning "We're All Adults Here." Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly-owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels around the world. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
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