Yellowstone Season 6: Everything we know

If you’re a fan of Yellowstone and its various spin-offs, you likely have lots of questions, one of which is: Will there be a Season 6?

What started as a simple Western drama became one of the strongest franchises on television. With five seasons and plenty of spin-offs still going strong, it’s clear: fans love being immersed in the sprawling Yellowstone timeline.

But with news of Yellowstone being canceled, plus confusion over the arrival of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2, the Dutton community has been hit hard.

As the wait continues for new episodes, rumors and speculation surrounding a possible Season 6 have grown in intensity. We’ve broken down what you need to know about the potential for another season of Yellowstone.

Yellowstone Season 6: Is it happening?

There may yet be a Season 6 of Yellowstone, but it’s not confirmed. It was originally announced in 2023 that the show would end with Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2, due to be released in November 2024.

The Season 5 Part 1 finale was meant to serve as a season break. However, the show is now set to end with the remaining six episodes in Part 2. With that, the flagship Yellowstone series will end once and for all.

However, an August 27 report from Puck reveals that talks for a Yellowstone Season 6 are picking up. Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser are reportedly in talks to headline the series, reprising their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.

It was announced in May 2024 that the sequel series Yellowstone 2024 (more on that below) would see Reilly, Hauser, and Luke Grimes reprise their roles from the original show. Many fans believed it would serve as a sort of replacement for Yellowstone Season 6, but it may now be supplemental.

Why is there no Yellowstone Season 6?

Kevin Costner’s departure as John Dutton was a key contribution to the show’s cancellation, which happened because of scheduling, creative, and pay disputes.

Things got rocky because of an alleged behind-the-scenes feud between Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan. However, Costner has denied any bad blood. Costner’s been working on his four-part Western epic Horizon, which he pivoted to when there was a large production break on Yellowstone.

According to Costner, pay disputes and creative disagreements also contributed to his wanting to leave. With no scripts or Yellowstone updates provided and with negotiations not reaching any results, it was decided that he would not return.

Paramount then confirmed Season 5 would be the end of the Yellowstone flagship series, and also announced two new TV shows.

What’s next for Yellowstone?

There are three Yellowstone spinoffs in development, including a prequel show, Yellowstone 1944, and two sequels, Yellowstone 2024 and Yellowstone 6666.

The Dutton family tree keeps growing. The new spin-offs — 1944 and 2024 — were announced in May 2023. While not much information has been given about the plot or cast of these shows, we can take a few educated guesses.

1944 will likely be a sequel to 1923 Season 2, while Yellowstone 2024 could be a direct follow-up to the main Yellowstone series.

6666 will step away from the Duttons and be set on the famous Texas ranch with new characters.

Matthew McConaughey was announced to be joining the franchise in some capacity, and many believe he’ll be the lead of Yellowstone 2024. However, he does not appear to be joining that cast, which we now know will include Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Fox, and Patrick J. Adams.

In a statement, Chris McCarthy, president & CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios, said, “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 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.”

For more on the Duttons, check out our guides on the shows to watch if you love Yellowstone, the best Yellowstone characters, and the 1923 cast.