when is season 8 of the rookie coming out

Season 8 of The Rookie is scheduled to premiere in early 2026 as part of ABC's midseason lineup. While an exact premiere date has not been announced, it will likely debut around January 2026, similar to the previous season. The season will have 18 episodes and filming began in July 2025. The season 8 premiere was filmed in Prague and will include international storylines. The main cast, including Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, is expected to return for this season.