We first started this trip with everything we know about Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 in the middle of 2023.
While we finally have a premiere date, news about spinoffs and what happens next constantly fluctuates. There’s even a special showing of the Part 2 premiere on CBS!
Let’s take a look at what we know so far.
Has Yellowstone Been Renewed?
Yellowstone has not been renewed. But it might not be canceled, either.
The unknown world we’re in now was the result of behind-the-scenes drama between series creator Taylor Sheridan and Dutton patriarch Kevin Costner.
Initially, it was alleged that Kevin Costner didn’t want to commit to filming six more episodes, with reports claiming he gave a small window of availability.
The actor’s representatives shut down those claims, claiming Sheridan hadn’t completed scripts, pushing filming beyond reason. It was then revealed that the series would end following Yellowstone Season 5.
That wasn’t always the plan, and it was likely a decision made when it seemed like the show couldn’t continue in its current form with the behind-the-scenes drama.
The series was allegedly meant to have seven seasons so that the story could have a natural finish.
It’s quite possible that will come to pass. At the very least, it’s a solid bet that the show will continue, taking our favorite characters along for the ride.
We even have an idea of how they can stretch the Dutton family turmoil to include black sheep Jamie.
If we have those ideas, we’re pretty sure Sheridan does, too.
When Will Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Premiere?
Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 9 will premiere on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
It’s been a long wait that will be a little longer, and we really have no idea what’s ahead. A first-look compilation photo doesn’t give away much other than that Jamie is still breathing and holding press conferences.
Of course, Kevin Costner is absent, and the lead image features the future of the franchise: Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.
With the series pivoting so dramatically from the first part of Season 5, our minds race with possibilities. We’re not sure if that increases the excitement for the return, mounting anxiety for a good (Season? Series?) finish, or a little of both.
Will Kevin Costner Return for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2?
Kevin Costner will not return for the final season.
Whether that’s a good decision on his part remains to be seen, but his apparent reason for not committing to the end is his four-part historical big-screen epic, the Horizon saga.
Part One was not a hit, and since he financed the movies himself to a good degree, leaving Yellowstone to pursue his passion was a huge gamble.
At this point, we can’t imagine what this means for the show. How will John Dutton’s story end? Only Sheridan and the cast know.
At the end of Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 8, tensions were high, and as Jamie clashed with his family once again, it didn’t seem like a stretch that he’d kill John. After all, he’d already killed his birth father. What’s another dead father figure?
While it could also make sense not to kill off the patriarch, the universe Sheridan created thrives on unexpected deaths, and when a man feels he’s been wronged, what’s a better way to get over it than to kill him off the most popular series of the last decade?
Of course, the men could get together over a cup of coffee, and everything would change. That’s how life is. You never know until you know.
If that happens, I expect it will be a very tightly held secret to ensure that if anything falls apart, it won’t be another massive disappointment for fans.
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Cast
Thanks to its sprawling storylines, Yellowstone has one of the biggest ensembles on the small screen.
– Kevin Costner as John Dutton
– Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
– Kelly Reilly as Bethany Dutton
– Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
– Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
– Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
– Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstram
– Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
– Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd Pierce
– Denim Richards as Colby Mayfield
– Ian Bohen as Ryan
– Finn Little as Carter
– Ryan Bingham as Walker
– Wendy Moniz-Grillo as Governor Lynelle Perry
– Jen Landon as Teeter
– Kathryn Kelly as Emily
– Mo Brings Plenty as Mo
– Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
As we said, it’s a stacked cast.
We decided not to remove Kevin Costner entirely. We can remove those strikeout lines or his entire entry when the reality is revealed.
But Costner’s departure doesn’t mean the end of John Dutton. Josh Lucas, who has played young John Dutton since Yellowstone Season 1, told Deadline he reached out to Sheridan, and the door has not been shut on his return.
Lucas’s portrayal of the younger Dutton has been fantastic, and we’re thrilled to hear that he might return.
Is Yellowstone Canceled?
Ever since the news of the show’s demise, reports emerged that a spinoff with Matthew McConaughey was in the works. Well, sources now reveal that was never even close to being a reality.
There was also discussion about Michelle Pfeiffer taking on a role in the spinoff, but recent news emerged that she’s starring in a different Seridan series, The Madison, and casting is now underway.
There was word of still another spinoff coming, starring Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Luke Grimes who were all reportedly close to finalizing deals, but even that has changed.
The latest word on the street is that they’re considering uncanceling Yellowstone. Honestly, we don’t know what to believe anymore!
How Many Episodes Have Been Ordered for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2?
While many thought we were getting six more episodes, Taylor Sheridan hinted it could be bigger.
“If I think it takes ten episodes to wrap it up, they’ll give me ten,” Sheridan explained to The Hollywood Reporter in June 2023.
“It’ll be as long as it needs to be.”
Unless something has changed, it now seems that the number of episodes will cap at six. That’s not the greatest news for fans, but if Sheridan is happy with how the story concludes and is willing to continue it with the Dutton children, we’re here for it!
Is There a Trailer for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2?
At first, there were numerous teasers, but none featured new footage.
Given the secrecy surrounding how these final episodes will unfold, it’s hard to imagine a trailer that wouldn’t give away too much, spoiling the viewer experience.
How do you promote final episodes after such a wild pivot? That’s not an easy question to answer.
The PR team started out by offering this sort of content.
But recently, they delivered a teaser for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 that actually features some new footage.
It still doesn’t tell us much, but that’s to be expected.
Hey, we’re just happy to see Costner back on the Dutton Ranch, probably for the final time.
Check out the full teaser below:
Where Can I Watch Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2?
Yellowstone is a Paramount Network original series, so you’ll need cable to watch it live.
However, CBS has decided to air the Part 2 premiere on CBS the same night as it airs on Paramount Network, albeit in a later time slot at 10/9c after an episode of Tracker. Yellowstone’s special appearance will preempt an episode of The Equalizer until a later date.
Given the series’ huge success, they don’t exactly need to spread the love, but they did air Yellowstone Seasons 1 and 2 on CBS very successfully.
Of course, if you watch on CBS, expect it to be a little bit different than the Paramount Network version. The series is known for its ribald language, which will need to be cleaned up for CBS.
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