“Yellowstone Season 6: The Latest Insights”
Forget everything you thought you knew about the future of Yellowstone. Years of speculation about spinoffs, a potential Matthew McConaughey-led sequel, and Kevin Costner’s exit after season 5? All that has shifted. A recent report from Puck’s Matthew Belloni indicates that Paramount is now considering a sixth season of Yellowstone.
Variety has confirmed this news, adding that fan favorites Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) are in talks to return. Paramount has yet to officially comment. Just last week, the network announced a new sequel series titled The Madison, featuring Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Fox. This announcement raised more questions about the future of Yellowstone. Now, anything seems possible—even the return of Kevin Costner.
Here’s what we know about Yellowstone Season 6:
Will There Be a Season 6 of Yellowstone?
It looks like yes! Paramount had previously scrapped plans for a sixth season in favor of a sequel starring McConaughey. However, without an official commitment from him, the network appears to be shifting gears. They are now looking at bringing back select cast members (excluding Costner) for another season. Season 6 is likely to run alongside the new spinoff, The Madison, which follows a new family, the Clyburns, while still existing in the Yellowstone universe. Additionally, series creator Taylor Sheridan is reportedly developing another prequel set in 1944.
What About Kevin Costner’s Return?
The continuation of Yellowstone beyond Season 5B—set to premiere this November—complicates Sheridan’s ongoing dispute with Costner. Originally, the series was meant to conclude without its lead, bringing the Dutton saga to an end. Costner has stated he won’t appear in the final episodes, but the possibility of a sixth season muddles the situation further.
Costner’s contract dispute has included claims that he was supposed to be compensated for a potential Season 6 and 7, which was rendered irrelevant when the series was set to end after Season 5B. With this new development, it opens the door for negotiations to bring Costner back to complete his character’s arc. There’s still uncertainty, and fans are eager for Paramount to clarify what’s happening.
Where Does the Story Go from Here?
When we last saw the Duttons, tensions were boiling over. In the midseason finale, Jamie (Wes Bentley) contemplated impeaching his father to seize his chance at revenge. The situation escalated violently when Beth confronted Jamie, leading to a brutal showdown. As Yellowstone returns, we can expect the conflict to intensify.
The storyline from Season 5B sets the stage for potentially high-stakes outcomes for characters who may not have signed new contracts, including Costner. Reports suggest that Reilly, Hauser, and Luke Grimes (Kayce) are likely to return, while Jamie’s fate remains uncertain. If Costner does not return, it’s plausible that John Dutton’s death could occur off-screen, a controversial choice that might be the easiest route for the show to take as it moves forward.
