When is Outlander Season 8 coming out? Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe thank fans as final series release date confirmed
Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe took to social media to thank Outlander fans as the final series release date is revealed.
The launch date for the eighth and final season of Outlander has been confirmed.
For more than a decade the romance drama has captivated the hearts of audiences around the world, with the last ever series of the show to premiere in the UK on Saturday, March 7 2026.
Released alongside key art of the iconic lead couple, Claire and Jamie Fraser - faithfully portrayed by Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan - the new episodes are set to be released weekly on MGM+.
Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe share release date update with fans
With the release date now revealed, Scottish star Heughan shared a heartfelt message on social media.
He wrote: “Every story comes to an end... This journey was a huge part of my life, I’m thankful to all the cast and crew, everyone that was involved in creating the love story that spanned decades.
“Thanks ultimately to herself [Diana Gabaldon] and of course, the fans.”
Thousands of fans commented on his post, many expressing their love for the show.
One commenter shared: “The end of an era! What an unforgettable journey! Thank you [Sam Heughan] for bringing Jamie to life so perfectly, and for bringing so much heart to this show. I’ll never be ready to see it end, but I can’t wait to see this incredible final season you’ve all created!”
Irish actress Balfe shared a similar sentiment with fans. She said: “It’s still hard to believe this incredible journey has come to an end but I’m so proud to have been a part of something so special.
“A very special thank you to our fans whose endless passion and dedication have kept this show going year after year and also thank you for being so patient… we are so grateful! And so excited for you all to see Season 8.”
A fan praised the star, commenting on the post: “Thanks for all the hard work bringing us one of the most amazing leading ladies of history!! You, and all the cast and crew have done an incredible job over the years. My life 100% changed after this show! Here we go, for a last but epic time!”
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What is the Outlander Season 8 UK release date?
Outlander’s eighth and final season will premiere in the UK on Saturday, March 7 2026.
Unfortunately, fans won’t be able to binge watch the show as each new episode will be released weekly on MGM+.
What is the final series of Outlander about?
Following the Frasers enduring love story, the upcoming final series of Outlander will include all of the tender romance and epic drama fans have come to expect from the show.
It will pick up where series seven left off, with Jamie and Claire returning to Fraser’s Ridge in North Carolina where they discover that the war has followed them home.
Now a thriving settlement, the Ridge has flourished in their absence with new arrivals and changes challenging them to consider what they are willing to sacrifice for the place they call home. More importantly, they must also question what they would sacrifice to stay together.
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