‘Outlander’ Final Season Release Date Set: Jamie and Claire Return with New Poster Reveal

Outlander fans, get ready: Starz has officially announced the premiere date for the final season of the beloved time-travel drama. Season 8 of Outlander will debut on Friday, March 6, 2026.

The new season picks up with Jamie and Claire Fraser returning to Fraser’s Ridge, which has grown into a thriving settlement while they were away.

The couple faces new challenges as the war follows them home and tests their commitment to each other and their community. The official synopsis teases, “While the Frasers keep a united front against outside intruders, family secrets finally coming to light threaten to tear them apart from the inside. Although they’ve left the war for America’s freedom behind, their fight for Fraser’s Ridge has only just begun.”

Starz also released a new poster for the upcoming season. It features Caitríona Balfe as Claire and Sam Heughan as Jamie, holding each other closely with the tagline: “Outlander: The Final Season: Past. Present. Forever.” Fans first got a glimpse of the season in July when Starz released the first trailer. The teaser shows Jamie reading a book from Frank and warning Claire, “War is coming to the back country, and James Fraser dies in it.”

While the Frasers have faced many life-threatening situations before, the trailer raises questions about what will happen in their final chapter. Historical documents and multiple timelines in the series may leave room for surprises, but it doesn’t make the stakes any less tense for fans.

The final season promises drama, danger, and emotional farewells as Jamie and Claire navigate threats both outside and within their home. Starz has set the stage for a season that will conclude the story fans have followed for years.

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