Starz has renewed Outlander: Blood of My Blood for a second season, confirming production on ten new episodes that will expand the prequel’s dual timelines of 1918 and the 1740s. The series, which explores the origins of Jamie Fraser’s and Claire Randall’s parents, wrapped its first season in March 2025 and is scheduled to premiere in June 2026. Filming for Season 2 began on October 15 in Glencoe, with principal photography expected to continue through May 2026 across multiple Scottish locations.
The renewal follows strong early response to the initial season, which introduced Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser in the Jacobite era alongside Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp during World War I. Season 2 will deepen these parallel narratives, focusing on the circumstances that forge the Fraser and MacKenzie bloodlines. Ellen’s decision to marry outside her clan triggers a lasting feud, while Julia’s relationship with Henry unfolds amid the chaos of trench warfare and personal secrets tied to military intelligence.
Matthew B. Roberts returns as showrunner, overseeing a writing team that includes Diana Gabaldon as consulting producer. The scripts emphasize historical accuracy alongside the romantic and political tensions central to the Outlander universe. A key plot element involves a locket containing a lock of hair and a drop of blood that travels between timelines, eventually connecting to Claire’s storyline in the original series. This device is activated by a rare astronomical event observed in both periods.
The returning cast includes Izzy Meikle-Small as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, and Haraldur Ari Stefánsson as Henry Beauchamp. New additions feature established names in supporting roles, including a brief appearance by Sam Heughan reprising a Fraser ancestor and Sophie Skelton portraying a relative of Murtagh Fitzgibbons. Tobias Menzies joins as a government official whose actions influence events in the 1740s.
Production has utilized extensive Scottish locations to recreate the distinct atmospheres of each era. Glencoe serves as the primary site for 1740s clan gatherings, with a full village set constructed and later dismantled for a scripted fire sequence. A replica of Flanders trenches was built in Fife for 1918 battlefield scenes, complete with period-accurate medical tents and artillery props. Additional filming takes place in Perthshire for standing stone sequences and in Edinburgh’s Old Town for urban period settings.
The budget for Season 2 totals £92 million, reflecting increased scale in battle choreography, costume design, and visual effects for timeline transitions. Costume supervisor Trisha Biggar has sourced over 2,000 garments, including hand-woven tartans and WWI nurse uniforms. The production employs 300 crew members and has engaged local communities for extras, with casting calls drawing participants from across the Highlands.
Early footage screened for press at a Glasgow preview event showcased the series’ commitment to emotional depth. A scene depicting Ellen and Brian’s first meeting during a cattle raid highlights the immediate chemistry between the leads, while a separate sequence shows Julia treating wounded soldiers under bombardment, establishing her resilience and compassion. The parallel editing between eras underscores thematic connections of love tested by external forces.
Starz executives cite the prequel’s role in extending the Outlander franchise, which has generated over $1.2 billion in global revenue since 2014. The renewal secures the series through at least 2027, with options for additional seasons depending on viewership performance. Marketing materials emphasize the interplay of romance and historical conflict, positioning Blood of My Blood as both a companion and standalone entry in the universe.
The cast has integrated extensively with local culture during filming. Meikle-Small and Roy participated in Gaelic language workshops to ensure authentic dialogue delivery. Corfield trained with medical historians to accurately portray early 20th-century nursing practices. Stefánsson studied period military protocols to convey the psychological toll of trench warfare.
Post-production will begin in parallel with principal photography, allowing for real-time adjustments to visual effects sequences involving the time-travel artifact. Composer Bear McCreary returns to score both timelines, adapting motifs from the original Outlander theme to reflect each era’s distinct emotional tone.
The series continues to draw tourism interest to filming locations, with VisitScotland reporting a 40 percent increase in inquiries related to Outlander sites since the prequel’s announcement. Guided tours now include stops at reconstructed sets once principal photography concludes in specific areas.
Season 2 will maintain the first season’s structure of alternating between the two timelines while introducing new characters that influence the central families. The narrative builds toward convergence points that explain longstanding mysteries from the main series, including the origins of certain heirlooms and the roots of clan rivalries.
The renewal solidifies Blood of My Blood as a cornerstone of Starz’s original programming slate, complementing the ongoing seventh season of the flagship Outlander series. Production schedules have been coordinated to avoid conflicts with the parent show, ensuring continuity in creative vision and historical detail.
