TheYellowstonefranchise just keeps on expanding, even in the wake of its parent series' death. FollowingKevin Costner’s exit fromYellowstone, the Paramount Network announced that the neo-Western drama wouldcome to an end following the release of season 5, part 2.The news shocked many, to say the least. At the time, it felt likeYellowstonewould at least last until its seventh season, which was reportedly Taylor Sheridan’s initial plan for the series. Everything changed, though, and despite the speed bump, the franchise is alive and well.
In 2021, Taylor Sheridan extended his deal with Paramount to create content. The agreement is set to expire in 2028 if neither party decides to renew the contract.
Sheridan and co. had only six episodes to wrap upYellowstone’s overarching story in season 5, part 2. It began with John Dutton III’s death (which was to be expected because it was always Costner’s character’s destiny). Subsequently, his children, mainly Beth and Kayce, had to figure out how to save the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. ByYellowstone’s ending, Kayce had sold the land to Chief Thomas Rainwater and the people of the Broken Rock Reservation.Kayce and his family kept their home at East Camp as a part of the deal,but his story isn’t over yet.
Kayce’s Yellowstone Spinoff Airing On CBS Means The Franchise Is Spreading Its Reach (Despite Yellowstone Ending)
The Upcoming Series Won’t Air On Paramount Network
PerDeadline,CBS is reportedly eyeing aYellowstonespinoff revolving around Luke Grimes' Kayce Dutton.Nothing is official yet, but sources claim Grimes will reprise his role in the series, andSEAL Team’s Spencer Hudnut is in place to be its showrunner. While some might assume that theYellowstonespinoff continues where Kayce, Monica, and Tate left off in the series finale, reports reveal that it could focus on Kayce’s Navy SEAL background instead. In spite of all this, the most interesting piece of information regarding the show is that, if greenlit, it would air on CBS instead of Paramount Network.
This new development demonstrates how Taylor Sheridan’s Western TV empire is not only surviving but also thriving, even months after the parent series ended.
Paramount Network wasYellowstone’s home throughout its five-season run. Meanwhile, the prequels (1883and1923) are available on Paramount+. So,the untitledKayce-centricYellowstonespinoffairing on CBS is a first for the franchise.This new development demonstrates how Taylor Sheridan’s Western TV empire is not only surviving but also thriving, even months after the parent series ended.Yellowstone’s scope just keeps on expanding, and it seemingly won’t stop anytime soon.
John Dutton Already Revealed An Ominious Fact About His 1923 Grandfather In Yellowstone
Kevin Costner’s character already revealed an awful fact about John Dutton’s grandfather in Yellowstone, foreshadowing a tragedy for Jack or Spencer.
The Continued Success Of 1923 Further Proves The Yellowstone Franchise Is Bigger Than Ever
Yellowstone Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon
1923season 2 debuted in February 2025 and has been impressively more triumphant than its first outing. The1923season 2 premiere’s ratings were up 146% from season 1, and it received a perfect score onRotten Tomatoes(season 1’s Tomatometer score sits at 90%). Based on this exciting information, it’s evident thatthe demand for more content from theYellowstonefranchise is higher than ever,despite the original TV show’s ending.
Yellowstone(the series) laid the groundwork for this success. If it wasn’t forthe Dutton family, the Western TV franchise wouldn’t have been able to expand its reach as much as it has in recent years. So, even though the parent show is no more, it ensured that its successors would carry on its legacy. Due to1923’s recent achievements, it’s clear thatYellowstoneaccomplished its purpose (even if that wasn’t the initial intention). While1883is over, it’s unclear if Paramount+ will renew1923for season 3, but even if it doesn’t,Taylor Sheridan has many moreYellowstonespinoffs in the works.
Get Ready, Yellowstone Could Dominate TV For The Next Decade (& Beyond)
The Franchise Has Many Spinoffs In The Works
Yellowstonefans have much to look forward to in the coming years. Even if1923season 2 is the end,Taylor Sheridan seemingly has many more stories to tell in this fictional universe.Yellowstonespinoffs such as6666(revolves around the Four Sixes Ranch) and1944(follows the Dutton family’s adventures in 1944) have been in development for a while, meaning it’s unknown when (or even if) they’ll premiere. However, a few otherYellowstoneshows are more concrete.
6666
In development
1944
In production
2025
UntitledYellowstonesequel series with Beth and Rip
CBS
TBA
The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, and Matthew Fox, began filming in August 2025 and is expected to debut sometime in 2025. Meanwhile,Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler’s story is set to continue in an untitled sequel series.As mentioned above, Luke Grimes will reportedly reprise his role as Kayce Dutton in another spinoff. In total, fiveYellowstonespinoffs are in the works, an impressive feat that proves the franchise’s dominance will only get bigger as the years go by.
