The Librarians: The Next Chapter Returns 4 January 2026

The Next Chapter Marks a Thrilling Return to Magic and Adventure, Premiering 4 January 2026

Johannesburg, 12 December 2025: Universal TV (DStv 117) today announced that The Librarians: The Next Chapter will premiere on 4 January 2026 at 18:20 (CAT), with new episodes airing every Sunday in a double bill each week.

A spinoff of the hit series The Librarians, the new action-adventure drama delivers a fresh twist on the world of magical artifacts, daring missions, and secret knowledge. The story centres on a Librarian from the past who time-travels to the present – only to find himself stuck in a world he no longer recognises. When he visits his ancient castle, now transformed into a public museum, he inadvertently unleashes powerful magic across the continent. To make things right, he’s assigned a new team, setting the stage for a thrilling journey to recover rogue artifacts and restore balance to a world suddenly steeped in sorcery.

Starring Callum McGowan (Jamestown, Raven’s Hollow), Olivia Morris (Hotel Portofino, Rise Roar Revolt), Bluey Robinson (Cats, Britannia), Jessica Green (Roman Empire, The Outpost), and Caroline Loncq (No Offence, Nightflyers), The Librarians: The Next Chapter combines humour, heart, and high-stakes fantasy in a gripping 12-episode arc.

The series is executive produced by Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, and Rachel Olschan-Wilson, the creative forces behind the original The Librarians and numerous fan-favourite genre hits.

Don’t miss the magic when The Librarians: The Next Chapter premieres on 4 January at 18:20 on Universal TV, with back-to-back episodes every Sunday until 8 February 2026.

Universal TV is available on DStv Channel 117 across Africa.