he future of Yellowstone Season 6 has been shrouded in uncertainty. Paramount initially confirmed that the show would not return for another season, but promotional material for Season 5B hinted that the series finale might not occur in Season 5. Meanwhile, rumors about spinoffs and cast returns have circulated, though little has been confirmed.
The Dutton family’s story continues through spinoffs like 1923, which explores the family’s history. However, the post-Yellowstone fate of the Duttons remains unclear. A potential spinoff focusing on Beth and Rip could pick up where Season 5B left off, leaving fans curious about the franchise’s future.
Updated on March 10, 2025, by Andrea Sandoval: Yellowstone’s 5B season is now over, and the release of season 6 of Yellowstone seems unlikely. However, the franchise will continue this story through a spinoff with Beth and Rip, who ended the show happily married and bought another ranch. At the same time, many spinoffs showing the trajectory of the Dutton family are on their way, with 1923 airing right now. We updated this article to include everything we know about Yellowstone Season 6 and the spinoff series.
Season 6 of Yellowstone Will Look a Little Different
Kevin Costner’s departure marked a significant shift for Yellowstone. Paramount confirmed that Season 5B would be the end of the main series, with plans to continue the Dutton story through a sequel series. Initially, there were reports of a sequel titled 2024, later retitled The Madison, focusing on a new family. Matthew McConaughey was rumored to star, but his involvement remains unconfirmed
Instead, the franchise is moving forward with a spinoff centered on Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser), who ended Season 5B happily married and owning a new ranch. This spinoff will carry the Yellowstone title and continue the Dutton legacy, potentially featuring cameos from other characters.
The Yellowstone Story Continues
Season 5B tied up the Dutton family’s multi-generational story. The finale saw the Yellowstone Ranch becoming part of the Native American Reservation, honoring a centuries-old agreement made in 1883. Beth avenged her father’s death, while Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) settled the ranch’s fate.
Grimes expressed doubts about a sixth season, believing Kayce’s story had reached its natural conclusion. However, Birmingham feels there are more stories to tell, particularly from the Indigenous perspective. With the ranch now part of the reservation, new opportunities for storytelling have emerged, including a potential Broken Rock spinoff focusing on Rainwater and the Native American community.
Paramount has officially confirmed a spinoff centered on Beth and Rip. Kelly Reilly confirmed the news on Instagram, responding to a fan’s comment about the project. The spinoff will explore their lives after acquiring a new ranch and could delve into flashbacks to further develop their characters.
The Yellowstone Franchise Is Far From Finished
The Yellowstone Universe Will Keep Expanding Through Several Spinoffs
While Yellowstone Season 5B marked the end of the main series, the franchise continues to expand through spinoffs, prequels, and sequels. Taylor Sheridan’s vision for the Dutton family’s story remains intact, with the loss of the patriarch and the passing of the legacy serving as the ultimate ending.
Fans can expect more from the Yellowstone universe, with multiple projects in development. The focus will likely shift to spinoffs, ensuring the Dutton legacy lives on in new and exciting ways.