when does the new season of the rookie come out

The new season of The Rookie, season 8, is expected to come out in midseason of 2026, most likely in January 2026. This follows the pattern established by season 7, which premiered in January 2025 and aired an uninterrupted 18-episode run. The exact premiere date for season 8 has not been officially announced yet, but it is anticipated to follow the same early-year release schedule on ABC.