Kevin Costner returns in Yellowstone season 5 part 2, reveals more about new spin-off and release
The second part of Yellowstone’s fifth and final season is set to be released in November 2023. Despite controversies surrounding lead actor Kevin Costner and strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA, Costner will return for the final season. Creator Taylor Sheridan expressed disappointment but emphasized the powerful portrayal of John Dutton. The season’s division was intended to introduce two new spin-offs, Tulsa King and The Wrap. Fans are excited for the conclusion of the storyline between John Dutton and Jamie, as well as new scenes from the 6666 ranch. Two new spin-offs, titled 1944 and 2024, have also been announced.
Yellowstone is set to return to screens with the second part of its fifth and final season. Since its debut in 2018, the show has earned praise, leading to multiple spin-offs like 1883, 1923, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Focused on the Dutton family, owners of the vast Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana, the series delves into their daily lives, tackling family dynamics, neighbor conflicts, and government issues.
The first half of the fifth season aired in January 2023, and the second part was initially scheduled for a summer 2023 release but got delayed due to controversies surrounding lead actor Kevin Costnerand SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
Everything We Know So Far About ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2
ot too long ago, audiences were saddled up and looking forward to a wild ride in season 5 part 2 of Yellowstone, the Paramount Network cultural phenomenon with record-breaking viewership and multiple spinoffs, including 1883 and 1923. But now that the mid-season break has stretched out for the entirety of 2023 and counting, you might be wondering what gives.
Well, hang on to your cowboy hats. We’ve got you covered with the latest news about when Yellowstone season 5 part 2 will return. This is also the place for cast news, including the latest about Kevin Costner. And if you need a refresher on what’s happened so far in season 5, we’ve got episode recaps (see our Dutton family tree for help straightening out who’s who).
Is Yellowstone season 5 part 2 out yet?
Not yet, and fans still have a while to wait. Paramount has confirmed that Yellowstone season 5 part 2 will return November 2024, though a specific release date is pending. This means that by the time the final episodes of Yellowstone‘s last season air, audiences will have been waiting nearly two years since the midseason finale aired in January 2023.
The release date for the season’s second half had already been pushed once due to production delays (it was originally promised for summer 2023, then moved to November 2023). Paramount attributed the second delay to the actors’ and writers’ strikes, stating “Originally slated to premiere later this year, Yellowstone production schedules shifted due to the dual strikes.”
Paramount also confirmed two new planned Yellowstone spinoffs, 1944 and 2024. Variety reports that production on the final episodes of the original series will begin in late spring 2024.
How many episodes are in Yellowstone season 5 part 2?
Originally, Yellowstone season 5 part 2 was slated to be 6 episodes, for a total of 14 episodes in the whole season. In its announcement pushing the return of part 2 to November 2024, Paramount did not reveal any changes to this original plan. However, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan said, “If I think it takes 10 episodes to wrap it up, they’ll give me 10. It’ll be as long as it needs to be.”
Is Kevin Costner coming back to Yellowstone season 5 part 2?
There’s no official word on whether Costner will return for the second half of Yellowstone season 5. Early in 2023, it was reported that the actor was poised to exit the series, though Paramount at the time said there was “no news to report.” Later, in May 2023, Paramount announced that Yellowstone would end after season 5, making the question of his return for season 6 moot. But as for the remaining episodes of season 5, Screenrant reported in November that Hollywood insider Matt Belloni, host of The Town podcast, said, “My understanding is that, as of now, he (Costner) is not going to be in those episodes.” Still, Paramount has not confirmed the news.
‘Yellowstone’ Final Episodes Move to November 2024, Spinoffs ‘1944’ and ‘2024’ Ordered
The final episodes of “Yellowstone” are now slated to air in November 2024.
In addition, Paramount has greenlit two new spinoff series — “1944” and a contemporary series currently titled “2024.” As with the flagship show, the new shows are produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.
It was announced in May that Taylor Sheridan’s megahit Paramount Network series “Yellowstone” would be ending with its fifth season. Paramount had announced prior to that the fifth season would be split into two parts. The first eight episodes aired from November 2022-January 2023. The show has been unable to return to production since due to the writers’ strike and then the SAG-AFTRA strike. The writers’ strike was resolved in September, while the actors’ strike is ongoing.
“Within five years, we grew ‘Yellowstone’ from a hit U.S. cable show with five million viewers into a global hit franchise with over 100 million fans around the world and multiple extensions – and, we’re just getting started,” said Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios. “On the heels of ‘1883’ and ‘1923’s’ success, our new planned spinoffs, ‘1944’ and ‘2024,’ will take audiences on a thrilling, new and unexpected journey with the complex and compelling storytelling that has become a hallmark of the franchise and has helped turn it into a worldwide cultural phenomenon – thanks to the creative mastermind of Taylor Sheridan.”
It was reported in December that “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner would be exiting the series in Season 5, reportedly over his desire to focus on the epic two-part Western feature “Horizon,” which would have seriously impacted his availability to film “Yellowstone.” The first part of the film is scheduled to be released in June 2024, with part two following in August.
“Yellowstone,” which follows the Dutton family and their sprawling cattle ranch in Montana, has proven to be one of the most popular shows on television. The premiere of the first half of Season 5 pulled in a staggering 17 million viewers.
“1944” is the latest in a string of “Yellowstone” prequels that Sheridan has created for Paramount under his expansive overall deal. He has previously launched both “1883” and “1923” on Paramount+, with each series exploring the lives of the Duttons in the titular year.
No plot details are available for “2024,” other than it is expected to begin airing following the conclusion of “Yellowstone.” According to an individual with knowledge of the series, It will feature new cast members and locations with some crossover characters as well. With the announcement the flagship show would be ending with Season 5, Paramount had already announced the new contemporary series set in the “Yellowstone” world that was originally meant to begin airing in December of this year. It was also previously reported that Matthew McConaughey was in talks to star in the series.
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