While it was previously expected to come out this year, the Beth and Rip-ledYellowstonespinoff looks to be shifting its release window. The series marks one of three spinoffs in the works for the Taylor Sheridan-co-created Western franchise, with the others beingthe Michelle Pfeiffer-starringThe Madison, which is still without a release window, and Luke Grimes-ledMarshals, which will air on CBS in 2026.
During the latestParamountearnings call for Q2 of 2025, the studio laid out their plans for the rest of the year and beyond, including the roster of Taylor Sheridan-helmed shows. Among this list was the Beth and Rip-focusedYellowstonespinoff, now officially titledThe Dutton Ranch,and is now slated to premiere in 2026. The show was previously slated to premiere in November of this year, with no explanation given as to the apparent delay.
What This Means For The Dutton Ranch
There Are A Few Likely Reasons For The Delay
With Paramount no longer havingThe Dutton Ranchin their 2025 release calendar,Yellowstonefans will now have longer to wait for the franchise’s return after1923ended in April. However, while the studio didn’t offer any reasoning behind pushing the show to 2026 in their earnings call, there are a few likely factors impacting Beth and Rip’s spinoff.
The most likely cause isthe recent Skydance and Paramount merger, which has also seen delays in other major projects, particularlySouth Parkseason 27’s premiere. With no announced filming start for theYellowstonespinoff, it’s possible that the studio wanted to wait to ensure the finances were in place to give the show the resources it needs.
Another potential reason behindThe Dutton Ranch’s delay isParamount+ wanting to have a more even spread of Taylor Sheridan-based content. During the earnings call, the studio also revealed thatMayor of Kingstownseason 4 will premiere in October 2025 andLandmanseason 2 in December, creating a bit of a crowded window for theYellowstoneseries.
Our Take On The Dutton Ranch’s Release Delay
2026 Will Be The Year Of Yellowstone
Though the wait for its return is somewhat disappointing afterYellowstone’s divisive ending,The Dutton Ranch’s delay could actually be great for both it and the franchise as a whole. It’s already been confirmed thatKayce’s spinoffis set for a 2026 CBS run, andThe Madisonis currently without any kind of release update, despite filming having apparently wrapped in December 2024.
With Beth and Rip’s return coming in 2026, all threespinoffs could release in a close enough grouping to make 2026 the year ofYellowstone. Additionally, this could give the shows a chance to find ways to crossover with one another, be it Kayce paying a visit to Rip and Beth while on a job or having to contend with members of the McIntosh family fromThe Madison.
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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.
