Yellowstone fans are likely reeling from the news that the hit family drama will be ending after season 5. While it’s upsetting to see the original show coming to a close and not getting a season 6, there isn’t too much reason to worry. Why? Because there’s already a sequel show that’s been greenlit.
So, what happened with Yellowstone? What is the sequel series going to be about? When will it premiere? HollywoodLife has compiled all the key information about the Yellowstone sequel series we know so far.
Paramount hasn’t revealed too much information about the Yellowstone sequel series, but we did get crucial information in recent statements. “The Dutton story continues, picking up where Yellowstone leaves off in another epic tale. We are thrilled to bring this new journey to audiences around the world,” David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios, said in a statement. We don’t know who is going to star in the Yellowstone sequel series or the exact storyline, but it is a sequel. The show will feature the Dutton family.
“Yellowstone has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits – from 1883 to Tulsa King, and I am confident our Yellowstone sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life,” Chris McCarthy, President & CEO Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, said in a statement.
In February 2023, Deadline reported on the possibility of a Yellowstone sequel, noting that it was “unclear which of the Yellowstone cast” would transition to the new series but that “several of the big stars” were “expected” to appear. The original ensemble includes Kevin Costner, Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, and Gil Birmingham. While the full cast for the sequel series has not been announced, Michelle Pfeiffer is confirmed to take on the lead role, according to the Independent.
The Yellowstone sequel series will premiere in December 2023 on Paramount Network and later on Paramount+. Yellowstone’s final episodes are expected to premiere in November 2023. It’s uncertain whether or not the shows will crossover at any point or if Yellowstone will end before the sequel series premieres.
Kevin Costner is not expected to return as John Dutton in the Yellowstone sequel series. Days before the sequel series was officially announced, Entertainment Tonight reported that the Oscar winner was not planning to return beyond season 5. A sequel series wasn’t mentioned, but that’s likely what they were referring to.
