Yellowstone ended in December 2024, but many of its stars are still busy in 2026. Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser lead new spinoffs, while Kevin Costner is focused on his Western epic Horizon.
Kevin Costner (John Dutton)
Costner did not return for the second half of the final season, and his character was written out. He has since put his time into directing and starring in Horizon: An American Saga. He does not appear in the 2026 Yellowstone spinoffs.
Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton)
Grimes stayed in the franchise with the CBS spinoff Marshals. It premiered on Sunday, March 1, 2026, on CBS. He is also a country musician, and his second album, Red Bird, was set for release on April 3, 2026. ‘Yellowstone’ Cast: Where Are They Now Amid ‘Marshals,’ ‘The Dutton Ranch’ and More Spinoffs +2
Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler)
Beth and Rip got their own show, The Dutton Ranch. It premiered on Paramount+ on May 15, 2026, with nine episodes, and it was renewed for a second season in June 2026. Reilly and Hauser both reprise their roles. Wikipedia
Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater)
Birmingham is among the cast members who reprised their roles in Marshals, so Rainwater’s story continues. aol
Mo Brings Plenty and Brecken Merrill
Both actors, along with Birmingham, return in Marshals. Merrill plays Tate Dutton, who was a child when Yellowstone began. yahoo
Jefferson White (Jimmy Hurdstrom)
White returns as Jimmy in a recurring role on Marshals in 2026. A planned Jimmy spinoff called 6666 has been put on hold, and there has been no confirmed news about it going ahead. Wikipedia
Kelsey Asbille (Monica Dutton)
After Yellowstone, Asbille took the lead role in the Netflix film Don’t Move, alongside Finn Wittrock. aol
Hassie Harrison (Laramie)
Harrison was cast in a Baywatch TV series in 2026. She is married to musician Ryan Bingham, who also appeared in Yellowstone, and they wed in October 2023. Wikipedia
The Wider Yellowstone Universe
Creator Taylor Sheridan has kept expanding the franchise with 1883, 1923, Marshals and The Dutton Ranch. Some other planned shows, such as 6666, have stalled, so check the latest news before you start watching.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Yellowstone end?
The series ended in December 2024 after five seasons.
Is Kevin Costner in the Yellowstone spinoffs?
No. He does not appear in any 2026 Dutton-universe series.
Which Yellowstone spinoffs are on now?
Marshals (CBS) and The Dutton Ranch (Paramount+) in 2026, along with the earlier prequels 1883 and 1923.
Is there a Yellowstone Season 6?
No. The main series ended with season five, and the story continues only through spinoffs.
Are Beth and Rip still together?
Both characters return in The Dutton Ranch, which follows them as a couple.
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