It’s been over 8 months since fans last saw the Duttons in Yellowstone Season 5 Part 1, so it’s no surprise that they’re wondering when Season 5 Part 2 of Yellowstone will be released. In this article, we’ll go over everything we know so far about Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 on the Paramount Network.
Yellowstone is a drama series on the Paramount Network that follows the Dutton family, the owners of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, also known as “The Yellowstone,” Montana’s largest ranch. The series is led by Kevin Costner, who plays patriarch John Dutton III and revolves around the family’s drama at the ranch as well as the nearby Broken Rock Indian Reservation, Yellowstone National Park, and developers.
Yellowstone Season 5, Part 1 concluded on January 1, 2023. The show was scheduled to return a few months later. However, due to a series of events, including Costner’s drama with creator Taylor Sheridan and the Writer’s and Actor’s Strikes, that date has been significantly pushed back. But don’t worry, Yellowstone is returning to our television screens soon. Read on to find out when Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 will air.
When Will Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Release?
Paramount Network confirmed in May that the series was slated to return with its final episodes in November, along with the news that Yellowstone will end with the second half of its fifth season. However, the writers’ strike and the actors’ strike are likely to change this timeline. The final six episodes of Season Five are still in the pipeline.
With two of Hollywood’s most powerful guilds at odds with the studios, the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are expected to last a long time, with the work stoppage possibly lasting into the autumn. Yellowstone had not yet begun production when the strike was declared, and the scripts from creator Sheridan, who writes the entire series, had not yet been completed. They typically shoot from April to October, with snowy Montana winter complexities shooting on the mainly outdoor series. If the issues aren’t resolved soon, winter could push the season back even further. This means that Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 will most likely air, sometime in 2024.
While the Paramount Network has not confirmed when Yellowstone will return for Season 5, Part 2, CBS has announced that Yellowstone Season 1 will premiere on the network on September 17, 2023. The show will air every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. The decision to rerun Yellowstone in the fall coincides with the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have halted production on many of CBS’ regular primetime series, including NCIS, Blue Bloods, Fire Country, FBI, and The Equaliser.
How Many Episodes Are There In Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2?
Before the flagship series concludes, there is a lot of unfinished business. Civil war has erupted among the Duttons, with Jamie (Wes Bentley) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) at odds, John (Costner) facing impeachment, and a devastating illness sweeping through Montana wildlife and threatening the Duttons’ cattle.
Taylor Sheridan told Variety that season 5 has 14 episodes, split into two parts by the network. Though he did not provide additional information at the time, viewers are aware that the first eight episodes of Yellowstone season 5 aired at the end of 2022, with the season concluding on January 1, 2023.
However, as the rest of Yellowstone’s final episodes might be postponed, Taylor hinted that there may be a lot more to see than was originally planned. He stated “If I think it takes 10 episodes to wrap it up, they’ll give me 10,” he told the outlet. “It’ll only be as long as it needs to be.”
Who Will Be In The Star Cast?
The Yellowstone season 5 part 2 cast may include:
- Kevin Costner as John Dutton
- Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
- Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
- Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
- Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
- Kelsey Asbille as Monica Long Dutton
- Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
- Finn Little as Carter
- Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater
- Mo Brings Plenty as Mo
- Wendy Moniz as Governor Lynelle Perry
- Piper Perabo as Summer Higgins
Fans can also expect to see Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd Pierce, Ian Bohen as Ryan, Denim Richards as Colby Mayfield, Ryan Bingham as Walker, Hassie Harrison as Laramie and Jen Landon as Teeter from the bunkhouse.
Will Kevin Costner Appear In Yellowstone Season 5 Final Episodes?
The announcement of Yellowstone’s final season followed reports that Kevin Costner, who played John Dutton, was leaving the show due to a dispute with creator Taylor Sheridan. This news came after months of speculation about whether Kevin Costner would return for the rest of Season 5, as well as a report that claimed Costner would leave the show after Season 5, before the final season announcement. It’s unclear how much involvement Costner will have in the final episodes. There’s no word on whether Kevin Costner will appear in the new Yellowstone 5 part 2 episodes. Even though the show was confirmed to end with season 5, there were no further details about his potential return to film the show.
Bottom Line
Unluckily, we do not anticipate any new episodes of Yellowstone to air on Paramount Network anytime soon. The situation is still fluctuating. However, Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 will not be the end of the Yellowstone franchise. It will continue to grow with spin-off after spin-off. While you wait for new episodes, you can catch up on the show’s history when it returns to CBS this fall. Thanks for reading!
