Yellowstone Is About To Become So Much Bigger Despite Kevin Costner’s Looming Exit
Kevin Costner is leaving Yellowstone after season 5, but the beloved Western franchise will continue to grow even after losing its lead.
Yellowstone has become a cultural phenomenon over the last few years, and despite Kevin Costner’s looming departure from the franchise, it’s about to get even bigger. Yellowstone season 5 marks the end of the original series, which follows Costner’s character, John Dutton, as he navigates the realities of owning Montana’s largest ranch. That may not sound particularly gripping, but Yellowstone‘s popularity is proof that the Dutton family keeps things interesting.
There’s little doubt that Yellowstone will get an emotional send-off when season 5 concludes later this year. However, even if the original show is taking its final bow, Paramount has already begun building a franchise around the beloved Western. Its first prequel, 1883, debuted at the end of 2021, and its second, 1932, arrived at the tail end of 2022. Yellowstone is also getting a sequel series, and there are a number of spinoffs currently in development. Needless to say, viewers will have more opportunities to immerse themselves in John Linson and Taylor Sheridan’s fictional world.