Is RTL Direkt coming back?

RTL Direkt is currently airing on RTL; the next episode airs in 2026. The show has been on hiatus since its first episode aired on August 16, 2021. There is no confirmed return date at this time.

RTL Direkt was a news magazine program that aired in 2021, competing with ARD's Tagesthemen. It aimed to provide viewers with current news coverage, featuring studio guests and reporters to ensure relevance and firsthand information. The program was broadcast Monday through Thursday and sought to offer a fresh perspective on daily news events.

The show was hosted by Jan Hofer and Pinar Atalay, both well-known figures in the German news media. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 15 minutes.