The upcoming chapter will be split into two parts.

By Abby Robinson

Published: Thursday, 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am


Calling all Outlander fans – the release date for season 7 of the time travel historical drama has been confirmed.

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan will be back on our screens as Claire and Jamie Fraser on Friday 16th June on LIONSGATE+ in the UK and Starz in the US.

The season will be split into two parts, each containing eight episodes stripped across eight consecutive weeks, with the second instalment arriving in 2024.

Due to a shorter season 6 (eight episodes in total), the beginning of season 7 will likely round off Diana Gabaldon’s sixth book A Breath of Snow and Ashes before diving into An Echo in the Bone.

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Caitriona Balfe as Claire Fraser in Outlander season 7.
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Alongside Balfe and Heughan, the following are also returning: Sophie Skelton (Brianna MacKenzie), Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie), John Bell (Young Ian), David Berry (Lord John Grey), Caitlin O’Ryan (Lizzie Beardsley) and Paul Gorman (Josiah and Keziah Beardsley).

“One of the many joys of our epic story is the element of time travel which allows us to revisit some of our favourite characters in different times and places, and we’re thrilled to welcome back so many familiar faces for season 7,” said showrunner Matthew B Roberts.