Don't Expect Outlander Prequel Blood of My Blood on STARZ in May 2023

If you're an avid Outlander fan, you probably know that the showrunners like to keep viewers on their toes and take their time with each season's release. So, the wait can often feel agonizingly long.

And as it has become customary for the Outlander, fans were recently served some not-so-good news yet again. This time, the announcement involves the prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, which - as it turns out - won't be gracing our screens anytime soon.

At the beginning of this year, while fans were already eagerly anticipating the upcoming season, they were unpleasantly surprised to learn the series would be coming to an abrupt end after its 8th installment. However, while it's undoubtedly sad, the creators gave us something to look forward to with a spin-off, which will dive into the love story of Jamie Fraser's parents.

But even though many fans were hoping for it to come out in May 2023, it seems that they'll have to exercise a little more patience, as it's not included in this month's STARZ releases. We can’t say it’s all that surprising though, considering that it's still in the early stages of development.

Despite the spin-off having been granted the green light to commence work, it's doubtful that filming has started or that the cast and crew have been assembled yet. After all, it's not uncommon for the preparation process to take several months or even up to a year before a show is ready to go into production.

What's more, the network's topmost priority right now is most likely the ongoing production of the seventh season, as it requires a significant amount of resources and attention.

When Can We Expect It?

As of now, there's no official information regarding the exact date Blood of My Blood will hit the screens. But what we do know so far is that STARZ has confirmed that season 7 of Outlander will be split into two parts, with the first half airing in 2023 and the other one in 2024. And since the eighth and final season will likely come out in 2024 or 2025, the prequel could potentially be delayed all the way until 2026.

Although this update may be disappointing for many, the confirmation of a prequel series suggests that the Outlander universe will continue even beyond its final season. In the meantime, we can enjoy the upcoming installment, which is sure to be full of exciting adventures and unexpected twists.