Yellowstone Season 6: Release Date, Cast, Plot & Everything We Know
Here’s what we know so far about Yellowstone Season 6, from release date information and trailer updates to cast, plot, cancellation news, and more.
- Yellowstone Season 5 premiered on Nov 13, 2022.
- The fifth season is going to be the last season of the series that debuted in 2018.
Since its debut in 2018, Yellowstone has emerged as one of the biggest shows on TV. Viewers and fans can’t get enough of his western ranch drama. In fact, it is the most-watched cable series on TV. As per Deadline, the season 5 premiere brought in nearly 16 million viewers, making it the most-watched show on TV for all of 2022 and the most-watched cable premiere since “The Walking Dead” in 2017.
Season 5 of Yellowstone premiered on Nov 13, 2022. It is split into two parts. The second part of the fifth season is set to premiere in Nov 2023. Though there are months left before season 5 concludes, fans have already started anticipating Yellowstone Season 6. While
Will There Be Yellowstone Season 6?
In early 2023, Cole Hauser who plays Rip Wheeler told People Magazine that season five is not the last season. Hauser said that season six is already in the makings.
As per Hauser, Sheridan was not at the Yellowstone season 5 premiere in New York City because he is currently busy writing the next season. He claimed that season five will not be the end of the Dutton family’s story.
The fifth season of Yellowstone debuted in November 2023 and ran for eight episodes. The series went on hiatus with plans for returning sometime this summer. However, those plans reportedly went wrong due to Costner’s limited availability.
In February Deadline reported that the show could be ending soon, saying that the series would wrap up and be replaced by a new spin-off show starring Matthew McConaughey. Per the publication, the root of the issue was a disagreement with Yellowstone star Kevin Costner over the series’s shooting schedule, however, Costner’s attorney Marty Singer denied the claims.
“The idea that Kevin was only willing to work one week on the second half of Season 5 of Yellowstone is an absolute lie,” Singer told Puck News. “It’s ridiculous—and anyone suggesting it shouldn’t be believed for one second.” He added, “As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone way above and beyond to ensure its success.”
Despite being a huge success and the latest season gathering record-breaking viewership, the Paramount drama is coming to a close. After months of rumours and speculation, Paramount has announced that Yellowstone is ending with season five.
In May, Paramount finally confirmed that Yellowstone will end with the second half of season five, which is set to premiere in November 2023. However, the story will continue in an untitled sequel that will premiere in December 2023.
The final six episodes of the fifth season will begin airing in November. The channel hasn’t announced if Costner will be a part of them or when filming will begin.
Paramount announces new series
While the popular Paramount Network series Yellowstone won’t see a sixth reason, members of the Dutton family will return in a new series. Paramount Network has also ordered a modern-day sequel series. As per the reports, some of the current cast of Yellowstone will be part of the new show. Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey will lead the cast of the sequel series.
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.”
MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios will produce the new show. David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios, said of the news, “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.”
The upcoming sequel series will stream on Paramount+ streaming service. The original Yellowstone series streams on the Peacock streaming service, thanks to a 2020 deal that execs at Paramount now regret. The new series will stream on Paramount+, joining the other shows in the Yellowstone franchise.
Yellowstone Season 6 Release Date
Yellowstone Season 6 doesn’t have a release date – because it’s not happening. However, its sequel, a new Yellowstone show, will premiere in December 2023.
Yellowstone Season 6 Cast
Though Yellowstone Season 6 isn’t happening, several cast members are expected to return for the new show. Though nothing is confirmed, we expect Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, and Kelsey Asbille to reprise their roles as the new show os a sequel to Yellowstone.
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Here’s our guide on how to watch Yellowstone from anywhere in the world.
Yellowstone Prequel and Spinoff Series
Taylor Sheridan is expanding Yellowstone Universe with several prequels and spin-off series. A prequel series, titled 1883 and starring Sam Elliott and Tim McGraw debuted on Dec 19, 2021, on Paramount Plus. Another prequel 1923 premiered on December 18, 2022.
There are two more spin-offs, 6666 and 1883: The Bass Reeves Story in production. However, neither series has a premiere date confirmed yet. Taylor Sheridan is also planning to create two new series in the Yellowstone world. There are reports that one would take place in the 1940s and the other in the 1960s.
That’s everything we know about the sixth season of Yellowstone. Stay tuned for more updates.