Just weeks after wrapping Season 7 with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger on May 5, The CW’s hit drama ‘All American’ has officially been renewed for its eighth and final season, insiders confirm. The beloved series, which has captivated audiences since its 2018 debut, will conclude in 2026.
Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll Bids an Emotional Farewell
Showrunner and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll issued a heartfelt statement expressing gratitude for the show’s journey and the support of its fans over the years.
“My heart is so filled with love and gratitude for everyone who helped bring All American to life and kept it going for its historic run,” Carroll said. “It is so hard to say goodbye to the thing that you love, but we are so excited we get to do it in the way we envisioned with this final season.”
She thanked everyone from the show’s cast and crew to executives at Warner Bros. Discovery, The CW, and Berlanti Productions, as well as Spencer Paysinger, the real-life football star whose story inspired the series.
“To everyone who not only watched the show, but took Spencer James’s mantra of ‘Dream Big. Stay Real’ to heart — we see you. We salute you. Here’s to leaving it all on the field one last time.”
A Ratings Comeback in Season 7
Brad Schwartz, President of The CW Network, described All American as “one of the greatest CW shows of all time,” noting that the network is proud to give fans a chance to say a meaningful goodbye to the series.
“From the first episode of Season 7 to the last, viewership grew 71% among adults 18-49 and 55% among those age 25-54,” Schwartz revealed. “The series took bold new steps, and viewers truly embraced it all.”
What to Expect from Season 8
Although a specific Season 8 premiere date has not been announced, the final installment is expected to air in 2026, giving showrunners the chance to wrap up the story as planned.
Fans can expect closure, emotional payoffs, and a tribute to the legacy that All American has built over the past seven years.
A Look Back at the Series
Premiering in 2018, All American is a sports drama inspired by the life of NFL player Spencer Paysinger. It stars Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, a South Crenshaw High football standout recruited to play for Beverly Hills High.
The series has featured a strong ensemble cast, including:
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Michael Evans Behling
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Greta Onieogou
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Osy Ikhile
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Nathaniel McIntyre
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Antonio J. Bell
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Alexis Chikaeze
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Bre-Z
Over its tenure, All American became known for its powerful storytelling around identity, ambition, mental health, and the complexities of navigating fame, family, and social justice.