There are several key factors in Kevin Costner’s decision to leave Yellowstone after season 5. The notable actor made his announcement to

leave the critically-acclaimed series earlier this year, which resulted in Paramount and creator Taylor Sheridan’s decision to end the show

with Costner’s departure. In an unpredictable move, Costner’s exit and the sudden ending of Yellowstone arrive at a time when the series is

 

 

still immensely popular and well-received by both audiences and critics. The final six episodes of Yellowstone’s fifth and final season is expected to stream on Paramount+ and air on CBS toward the end of 2023.

While Yellowstone is one of several TV shows that quit while they were ahead, the abrupt end of the show feels somewhat forced by Costner’s unyielding choice to leave. The series had the potential to run for at least a few more seasons, which might have been the case…”Yellowstone” came to a controversial end with its fifth season, and former star Kevin Costner has some ideas about how things should have wrapped up. Costner’s John Dutton was killed off in the premiere episode of Season 5B after an alleged feud between the star and series creator Taylor Sheridan. When the show finally returned, things were just as dramatic as ever. But by the end of the long-awaited final batch of episodes, the Yellowstone ranch had been sold off, John Dutton didn’t make it out alive, and most of the Duttons (save Wes Bentley’s Jamie) got off scot-free.

Following its release back in 2021, Without Remorse is now trending on streaming once again. Co-written by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan and Will Staples, and directed by Stefano Sollima, the action thriller is an adaptation of the 1993 Tom Clancy novel of the same name.

Though it hasn’t had much staying power as a straight-to-streaming Prime Video release, Without Remorse currently ranks as the sixth most popular title on the MGM+ streaming service. The movie beats A Working Man (2025) and She Rides Shotgun (2025) but falls behind the popular TV show From, as well as films like Roofman (2025) and Afterburn (2025). The Naked Gun (2025) occupies the number one spot.

Filming has reportedly recommenced on the debut season of Yellowstone’s highly anticipated sequel series, The Dutton Ranch. Set to debut on Paramount+ in 2026, the contemporary Western will feature Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser returning as Montana’s formidable power couple, Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.

The series will explore the aftermath of Beth’s cattle baron father John Dutton’s passing (portrayed by Kevin Costner), as the couple navigate fresh challenges while raising their adopted son Carter (Finn Little). Production kicked off in 2025, and Collider has now verified that cameras are rolling again in Fort Worth after a seasonal hiatus.

Reports indicate that local casting bulletins have confirmed that production on The Dutton Ranch, alongside Taylor Sheridan’s acclaimed military thriller Lioness, has resumed.