The Yellowstone universe is certainly expanding! Here’s a breakdown of what’s next, based on the provided information and recent reports:
Confirmed Upcoming Series:
- Dutton Ranch (Working Title): This is the direct sequel to Yellowstone, picking up after the main show’s finale. It will follow the married life of fan-favorites Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser). It’s expected to arrive in late 2025.
- Y: Marshals (Working Title): This will be a procedural spinoff focusing on Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) as he joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals in Montana. It’s designed for CBS and will air on Sunday nights, with a premiere set for early 2026. Spencer Hudnut is the showrunner, with Taylor Sheridan as an executive producer. Kayce’s wife Monica and son Tate are also expected to appear.
- The Madison (Working Title): Led by Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer, this modern-day series follows the McIntosh family, who trade New York City for the Montana plains after a family tragedy. Patrick J. Adams, Matthew Fox, and Kurt Russell are also in the cast. While it exists within the “Sheridan-verse” and is set in Montana, it’s explicitly stated to expand beyond the Dutton bloodline. It’s expected to premiere in late 2025 or early 2026.
- 1944: This is a continuation of the prequel saga, following 1883 and 1923. Little is known about the plot, but it’s expected to be set during World War II and likely bridge the gap between 1923 and the modern Yellowstone series. It’s anticipated for later in 2026.
Other Mentioned/Developing Projects:
- 6666: This spinoff is expected to explore Jimmy’s life on the real Four Sixes Ranch in Texas, where he relocated at the end of Yellowstone Season 4. Its status is currently unclear, with several years of silence regarding its development.
Key Takeaways:
- Expansion Beyond Duttons: While new Dutton-centric stories are coming (Dutton Ranch, Y: Marshals, 1944), The Madison represents a new direction, focusing on a new family within the same universe.
- Diverse Formats: The upcoming shows include a direct sequel, a procedural, and a new family drama, showcasing the breadth of storytelling within the “Sheridan-verse.”
- Release Timelines: Fans can expect new Yellowstone content consistently from late 2025 through 2026.
- Taylor Sheridan’s Involvement: While Taylor Sheridan is still an executive producer on all these projects and the creative force behind the universe, other showrunners are taking the lead on some series (like Spencer Hudnut for Y: Marshals), indicating his growing empire is requiring him to delegate more.