ACOTAR 6 and 7: Everything Confirmed So Far

Sarah J. Maas confirmed release dates for ACOTAR 6 and 7. Here's everything we know so far about the next two books in the series.

8/6/20262 min read

ACOTAR 6 and 7: Everything Confirmed So Far

After years without a new mainline ACOTAR release, fans finally have real news. Here's everything confirmed about the next two books in the series so far — and what's still unknown. If you're catching up before these releases, check our full Sarah J. Maas reading order guide and our ACOTAR and A Court of Mist and Fury reviews.

What's Confirmed

  • Release dates are set. ACOTAR 6 releases October 27, 2026. ACOTAR 7 follows January 12, 2027 — a remarkably fast turnaround between installments.

  • Maas announced this on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, confirming both dates during the appearance.

  • The two books are part of one larger, three-book story. Maas has stated these two releases are chapters in a bigger narrative arc, which implies an eighth book will eventually follow to complete it — though that one has no title or date yet.

  • This ends a multi-year gap in the mainline series. The last ACOTAR release was A Court of Silver Flames in 2021 — Maas's two releases since then (2022 and 2024) were both Crescent City books instead.

What's Still Unknown

  • No titles have been revealed for either book.

  • No cover art has been shown.

  • No plot details or synopsis have been shared publicly.

  • Character focus is unconfirmed — it's unclear whether these installments center on already-established characters or shift focus to new ones.

Why This Announcement Is a Big Deal

ACOTAR marked its 10th anniversary recently, and the gap since the last mainline release had left fans uncertain whether Maas would return to the series at all, given her recent focus on Crescent City. Confirming not just one but two dated releases, with a third implied to complete the arc, signals a genuine recommitment to the series that originally built her massive fanbase.

Should You Reread the Series Before October?

If it's been a while since you read A Court of Silver Flames, a reread (or at least a refresher of where the story left off) before October is a reasonable idea, especially since Maas has confirmed these next installments continue one connected story rather than standing alone.

Final Thoughts

With dated releases now confirmed for both October 2026 and January 2027, this is the most concrete ACOTAR news fans have gotten in years. Titles and covers will likely roll out closer to release — we'll update this article as more details are confirmed.