Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Release Update Confirms Delay, But Gives Hope To Speedy Return

A new update confirms that Yellowstone season 5 part 2 has been delayed, but paints a promising picture regarding its production readiness.

Aaron OzrovitzSeptember 15, 2023

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Yellowstone season 5 part 2 was originally eyeing a November 2023 release date, but this has been delayed dueo to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
A new update confirms that creator Taylor Sheridan finished most work on the scripts prior to the strike and that aspects of pre-production are already underway, meaning season 5 part 2 could be very quick to head into production when the strikes end.
Lead actor Kevin Costner’s involvement in Yellowstone has been mired in drama in recent months, and it remains unclear how mnuch screen time he will get in season 5 part 2.

Yellowstone season 5 part 2 has confirmed to have been delayed from its original release window, but a new update is a promising sign for its return. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the neo-Western has become one of the most popular series on television. Following the release of season 5 part 1 last November, however, updates have been hard to come by regarding the Paramount show’s final batch of episodes.

Now, according to an update from Puck, Yellows tone

season 5 part 2 was originally aiming for a November 2023 release window. The ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes delayed this plan, but the report claims that Sheridan was able to complete most work on the scripts prior to the labor action. With pre-production already getting underway, the show should be able to start shooting season 5 part 2 very quickly after the strikes conclude.

Rocky Road To Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Explained

Yellowstone season 5 part 1 premiered in November of last year, with the eight-episode batch concluding with a mid-season finale airing on January 1, 2023. In February, reports began to emerge regarding behind-the-scenes drama involving lead actor Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton. In addition to disputes over pay, Costner, it was alleged, wanted reduced filming time so that he could focus on his own Western, Horizon, a movie in which he serves as co-writer, producer, director, and star.

Following these early reports, Paramount confirmed in May that season 5 would be Yellowstone‘s last. Since then, the Costner drama has continued, and it remains unclear just how much of season 5 part 2 he will actually be involved in, if indeed he will appear at all.

Whatever plans existed for Yellowstone season 5 part 2 were also hampered by the onset of the WGA strike back in May. The actors’ guild, SAG-AFTRA, joined the writers on strike in July, essentially bringing Hollywood to a standstill. It remains to be seen how Sheridan will wrap up the final episodes of Yellowstone, but the universe is set to continue with a sequel series starring Matthew McConaughey, which will hopefully be free from the drama that has plagued the mothership series these last few months.