Is ‘Yellowstone’ Canceled? See If the Western Drama Is Coming Back for Season 6

The behind the scenes drama of Yellowstone prolonged the release of the final part of season 5, and fans are wondering if they can expect a season 6.

Will There Be a ‘Yellowstone’ Season 6?

In August 2024, Deadline confirmed that a sixth season was under negotiations. More notably, the series will continue to focus on the Dutton family. However, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) will reportedly be the new face of the series following Kevin Costner’s exit from the show.

Season 6 has yet to be officially confirmed as of publication.

“They’re caught between a rock and a hard place because they want to stay in Taylor Sheridan’s good graces,” an insider exclusively told Life & Style of the cast following Kevin’s exit in September 2024. “But some of them do really miss Kevin and feel like it was a huge mistake not figuring out a compromise.”

When Did Kevin Costner Leave ‘Yellowstone’?

After ongoing whispers of drama between Kevin and Yellowstone production, Kevin confirmed he wasn’t returning to the series to film the final episodes of season 5.

“Hi everyone. I just want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon and doing all the things that that’s required, and thinking about Yellowstone — that beloved series that I love, that I know you love – I just realize that I’m not going to be able to continue season 5b or into the future,” the Bodyguard actor announced via Instagram on June 20, 2024. “It was something that really changed me. I loved it, and I know you loved it. I just wanted to let you know that I won’t be returning. I love the relationship we’ve been able to develop, and I’ll see you at the movies.”

Three months later, a second insider revealed that Kevin’s exit left a trail of a mess behind.

“There’s a big divide already because some people on the cast are moaning about what a big mistake it was to let him go and what a disaster it is and others seem to have this attitude of good riddance because they’re desperate to have more of the limelight,” the source dished at the time. “It’s created chaos already and will only get worse assuming season 6 does go ahead as seems to be planned.”

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When Does ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Premiere?

The drama will continue on November 10, 2024, on Paramount Network and Paramount Plus streaming service. One new episode will be released each week with the finale airing on December 15, 2024.

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The official trailer dropped in October 2024, which teased jaw-dropping twists and turns. For example, Beth and Rip walk down two separate paths. While the no-limits cowboy is ready for war, Beth wants to live a calmer life away from the constant violence.

Who Is Returning to the ‘Yellowstone’ Cast?

Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Gil Bermingham and Finn Little and a handful of other stars are returning for season 5b. Lainey Wilson is also making a grand return, which producers hope will bring fresh sets of eyes to the series.

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“Producers feared not having Kevin aboard for the second half of season 5 would be a turnoff for viewers. But they know Lainey is going to bring her millions of fans with her,” a third source exclusively told Life & Style in August 2024. “They got a lot more than they bargained for when they signed an obscure singer, seeing how she’s now a global star!”