Paramount Confirms Yellowstone Is Ending After Season 5

Paramount announced this morning that Yellowstone will come to a close with the second half of Season 5 in November. A sequel series will follow.

It feels a long time coming. With rumors swirling over the last few months, it appears it's time to face the music – as upsetting as it may be.

In their update sent to Outsider, “Paramount Network today announced a new, untitled Yellowstone sequel from creator Taylor Sheridan – a further expansion of the Yellowstone universe – has been greenlit straight-to series. The cast will be announced shortly.”

It continues, “The new series will premiere in December on Paramount Network and later on Paramount+ following the epic, final cycle of Yellowstone – television’s #1 hit series – which will debut in November.”

Here's the breakdown of what it means:

• The ‘final cycle’ of Yellowstone will debut on Paramount Network in November
• This will be the end and finale of the flagship series
• An Untitled Yellowstone Sequel will premiere in December on Paramount Network
  • Then it will stream on Paramount+
• Both shows will be written by Taylor Sheridan and produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios

As for the sequel, “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,” offers David Glasser, CEO, 101 Studios and longtime production partner to Sheridan.

“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 Yellowstone 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,” adds Chris McCarthy, President & CEO Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. 

The announcement comes just days after news of Kevin Costner's departure.