Summary
Yellowstoneseason 5, part 2, now officially has a release date. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the hit Paramount Network neo-Western series first premiered in 2018, chronicling the Dutton family’s attempts to defend their land in Montana. After four popular seasons,Yellowstonereturned for season 5, part 1, in November 2022. It’s now been confirmed thatYellowstoneseason 5 part 2will serve as the show’s last outing following various delays and behind-the-scenes issues.
THRnow reports thatYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, will premiere on July 26, 2025, at 8 p.m. It remains unknown how many episodes part 2 will consist of, but part 1 featured 8 episodes in total. It’s also unclear whether Costner will be reprising his role as the Dutton family patriarch.
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Why John Dutton’s Return Is Up In The Air
Costner has played a crucial role in every previous season of the Paramount Network drama, but whether John Dutton’s storyline gets a proper conclusion currently remains up in the air. Reports of various behind-the-scenes issues have emerged over the past two years that would suggest a breakdown in the working relationship between Sheridan and Costner. Costner has denied much of what has been reported, but the central points of contention seemed to beYellowstone’s writing and production timeline, and creative disagreements.
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Costner recently confirmed that he leftYellowstonebecause the show’s long seasonal development pipeline – and the delays in this process – prevented him from working on any other projects in a given year. This would speak to a central point in some of the previous reporting about Costner’s departure, which is thathis role as part of theYellowstonecastwas impacting his ability to work on his Western passion project,Horizon: An American Saga. Costner has, however, expressed an interest in returning and bringing closure to his character.
Costner plans to make fourHorizon: An American Sagamoviesin total.
With filming onYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, now ongoing as Costner is in the midst of production onHorizon: An American Saga – Chapter 3,it’s unclear whether schedules will allow for his return. It’s not known how long theHorizonshoot will go for, but it’s possible that Costner will be able to squeeze in some filming for the Paramount Network show when that production has wrapped. Many questions still remain aboutYellowstoneseason 5 part 2, but the final batch of episodes at least now has an official release date.
Yellowstone
Cast
Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, as they defend their expansive ranch against external threats from land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Released on August 15, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
