Season 8 of "The Rookie" is scheduled to premiere in early 2026 as part of ABC's midseason lineup. While the exact premiere date has not been announced yet, filming for the season began in July 2025, with the cast and crew preparing for a release likely sometime around January 2026, similar to the timing of season 7. The showrunner and cast have confirmed the return for season 8, and the season will continue following the characters and stories established in previous seasons. There is no official trailer yet for the new season.