Outlander season 8: From release window to cast members, everything we know about the series

Outlander season 8 marks the final chapter of the historical fantasy drama. STARZ confirmed the renewal of the series for an eighth and concluding season in January 2023.

According to Elle magazine, Starz announced at Comic-Con International in July 2025 that Outlander season 8, the show’s final season, will premiere in early 2026, following the completion of filming in September 2024. The finale will offer a satisfying conclusion to Claire and Jamie Fraser’s journey, with 10 episodes wrapping up their love story.

Based on Diana Gabaldon's books, the show is about Claire Randall, a nurse in WWII who is mysteriously sent to Scotland in 1743. Shortly after meeting, she falls deeply in love with Scottish Highlander Jamie Fraser.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the Outlander season 8 cast as the final season approaches. Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan will reprise their roles as Claire and Jamie Fraser.

Several cast members will also return for the season, including Sophie Skelton as Brianna, Richard Rankin as Roger, and César Domboy as Fergus. However, Tobias Menzies, who portrayed Frank Randall, has confirmed he will not be returning for the final season.

Outlander season 8: The details of the final chapter revealed

The details about Outlander season 8 are slowly coming to light, and fans are eagerly anticipating the finale. The eighth season will be based on Gabaldon’s ninth book, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, with a small portion of the tenth, unpublished book also included.

The eighth season will cover key plot points, focusing on Claire and Jamie’s lives against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War. The couple's relationship will be put to the test in new ways as they deal with a turbulent historical background.

As per Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for STARZ,

"For nearly a decade Outlander has won the hearts of audiences worldwide and we're pleased to bring Claire and Jamie's epic love story to a proper conclusion," Busby said in a statement in January 2023.

The eighth season is confirmed to consist of 10 episodes. There isn't an official trailer from STARZ yet, but they did give fans a 15-second sneak peek after season 7 ended. In this teaser, fans can catch a glimpse of Jamie and Claire, with Jamie poignantly saying,

"And the day shall come that we do part. If my last words are not I love you, ye'll ken, it's because I didn’t have time."

What happened in season 7?

A still from Outlander season 7 (Image via Starz)

Outlander season 7 ended on a cliffhanger, setting the stage for the final season. As the story unfolds, the American Revolutionary War tests Claire and Jamie’s relationship, while Claire faces a false accusation of murdering Malva Christie.

Even with these issues, Claire and Jamie's relationship is still strong. In the ending, Claire survives being shot during the Battle of Monmouth with Jamie by her side.

Claire discovers that her daughter Faith, whom she believed had died at birth, is still alive, a shocking revelation that alters the family dynamic. Fans are left wondering how Faith survived and what role she will play in the final season.

Cast and production details

Outlander: Blood of my Blood Series Premiere, Los Angeles (Source: Getty)

The main cast for Outlander season 8 features Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, who will lead the final season’s emotional and action-packed storylines. Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, and César Domboy are set to return as Brianna, Roger, and Fergus, respectively.

For the last episode of the series, John Bell (Young Ian), Lauren Lyle (Marsali), and David Berry (Lord John Grey) will all play their parts again. Kieran Bew, Frances Tomelty, and Carla Woodcock are the new cast members for Outlander season 8.

The final season will be led by executive producers Ronald D. Moore, Matthew B. Roberts, and Maril Davis. Outlander book series author Diana Gabaldon continues to advise the show to ensure it remains true to her beloved characters and story.

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