Beloved Netflix Phenomenon Virgin River Sets Season 7 Release Window — Here’s When It Drops

Netflix didn't make the announcement, but we kind of got one anyway. Virgin River just had its Season 7 timing confirmed in the most morning-TV way possible: on a local news couch, mid-press tour, with a cast member nodding along.

Season 7 timing: March 2026

Benjamin Hollingsworth (Dan Brady) was on FOX 5's Good Day New York when the hosts said Virgin River would return in March 2026. When they pressed him on it, he confirmed the month on air. That's the first time anyone from the cast has actually pinned down a specific window publicly.

Important caveat: Netflix and the official Virgin River social accounts haven't put a stamp on March yet. What we do have is Netflix listing the show among its 2026 returning series during its Q3 earnings call, plus Alexandra Breckenridge hinting around the same time that 2026 was the target. So, March 2026 tracks with the whispers and now has a verbal, on-air checkmark from a star of the show.

How the reveal happened

Hollingsworth was there to promote his new movie The Christmas Ring, which co-stars Kelsey Grammer. It's in theaters for a two-week run before heading to VOD. The hosts name-checked March a few times; after talking through the film, Hollingsworth agreed to the March timing for Virgin River.

"To be the longest-running show is such a blessing. I love my character, I have such an attachment to Brady."

Where Brady's story picks up

Hollingsworth gave a quick status report on Brady post-Season 6: his bank account was cleaned out, so he's broke again. Meanwhile, Brie — the first person he calls his true love — just got an out-of-nowhere proposal from Mike, complete with a bottle-cap ring. In Season 7, expect Brady to hunt for his stolen money, track down his ex-girlfriend, and figure out whether there's still a path back to Brie.

Season 8 already lining up

There's also a forward-looking wrinkle: a charity listing says Season 8 is slated to start production in April 2026. That fits the show's usual rhythm — the season drops, then cameras roll again not long after. Hollingsworth called hitting eight seasons "surreal," which, fair.

One more 2026 date to note

As of now, the only other Netflix title actually staked to March 2026 is One Piece Season 2, set for March 10. If Virgin River holds to March, Netflix's calendar that month is going to have at least two heavy hitters.

Bottom line: Netflix hasn't made it official-official, but Hollingsworth saying March 2026 on TV is the clearest signal yet. When Netflix drops a specific day, I'll update — but go ahead and circle March.