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'S.W.A.T.' Spinoff's Future Is Revealed After Cast Absence Drama

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June 29, 2026

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'S.W.A.T.' Spinoff's Future Is Revealed After Cast Absence Drama

A decision has finally been reached about the S.W.A.T. spinoff after offscreen cast drama over exclusion. S.W.A.T. Exiles will premiere September 25 on Starz after distributor Sony Pictures Television closed a deal for the U.S. rights, according to Deadline. The outlet noted that Sony Pictures TV is using a windowing strategy for S.W.A.T. Exiles in []

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