Although Yellowstone officially concluded its five-season run in late 2024, Taylor Sheridan’s television empire is only continuing to grow. What began as a modern Western centered on the Dutton family’s fight to protect their Montana ranch has evolved into one of television’s most expansive shared universes, spanning multiple generations, historical eras, and entirely new families.

As of July 2026, the Yellowstone franchise includes several completed series, one recently released sequel, and multiple upcoming projects that will continue expanding Sheridan’s Western world over the next few years. While some stories have officially reached their conclusion, others are only just beginning.

Here’s a complete look at every series in the Yellowstone universe and what’s coming next.

The story began with Yellowstone, which premiered on June 20, 2018. Starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, the series followed the powerful ranching family as they defended the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch against developers, politicians, rival ranchers, and outside threats. Over five seasons, the show became one of cable television’s biggest hits and helped revive interest in the modern Western genre.

The series officially concluded in December 2024 with the second half of Season 5. After Kevin Costner departed the show, Taylor Sheridan chose to end the original series rather than continue with a sixth season. At present, there are no announced plans for Yellowstone Season 6, with the franchise instead moving forward through various sequel and prequel series.

Before Yellowstone concluded, Sheridan had already begun expanding the timeline with 1883, the franchise’s first prequel.

Premiering in late 2021, the limited series chronicled the dangerous journey of James and Margaret Dutton as they traveled west to establish what would eventually become the Yellowstone Ranch. Featuring performances from Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Sam Elliott, the series explored the brutal realities of frontier life and became both a critical and commercial success.

Unlike Yellowstone, however, 1883 was always intended to be a complete story. It concluded after a single season, and Taylor Sheridan has repeatedly confirmed that there are no plans for a second season.

The Dutton family history then continued with 1923, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton.

Season 1 premiered in 2022, introducing audiences to a new generation facing Prohibition, economic hardship, and relentless attacks on the ranch. The long-awaited second season finally arrived in 2025, bringing Jacob and Cara’s story to its conclusion.

Sheridan has since confirmed that 1923 officially ended with Season 2, completing another chapter of the Dutton family’s history without plans for additional seasons.

The Yellowstone timeline then moved forward once again with one of the franchise’s newest additions—Dutton Ranch.

Premiering in 2026, the sequel follows fan-favorite characters Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler after the events of Yellowstone. Leaving Montana behind, the couple attempts to build a new life in Texas while confronting an entirely different set of enemies and challenges.

The first season introduced new rival families, fresh conflicts, and expanded the Yellowstone universe beyond the original ranch. While Season 2 has not yet received an official release date, the project is currently in development, making it one of the most anticipated returning series in Sheridan’s growing franchise.

Looking ahead, the next completely new series expected to arrive is The Madison.

Originally announced as one of Sheridan’s major post-Yellowstone projects, The Madison shifts the focus away from the Dutton family and introduces viewers to the McIntosh family, who relocate to Montana’s Madison Valley following a devastating personal tragedy.

The series boasts an impressive cast led by Michelle Pfeiffer, alongside Matthew Fox, Patrick J. Adams, and Elle Chapman.

Unlike earlier prequels, The Madison takes place after the events of Yellowstone, offering a fresh perspective on life in modern Montana while remaining connected to Sheridan’s larger universe.

The series is currently expected to premiere in late 2026, making it the next major Yellowstone project scheduled for release.

Following that comes Y: Marshals, another highly anticipated sequel.

Rather than focusing on ranch life, this series follows Kayce Dutton after Yellowstone’s conclusion as he joins the United States Marshals Service.

The show is expected to blend Taylor Sheridan’s signature Western storytelling with crime investigations, fugitive pursuits, and action-driven law enforcement stories, giving the Yellowstone universe a noticeably different tone from previous entries.

Although an exact premiere date has not yet been announced, Y: Marshals is currently expected to debut in early 2027.

Perhaps the most mysterious project currently in development is 1944.

Little official information has been released so far, but the new prequel will continue exploring the Dutton family legacy during World War II, bridging another important period between 1923 and the modern Yellowstone timeline.

Taylor Sheridan has confirmed the project is in development, but no official production schedule or release date has yet been announced. Industry observers generally expect 1944 to arrive after The Madison, though Paramount has not formally confirmed its position in the release schedule.

Taken together, these projects demonstrate that Yellowstone has evolved far beyond a single television series.

Instead of ending with John Dutton’s story, Sheridan has built an interconnected universe stretching from the nineteenth century to the modern day, allowing audiences to explore multiple generations of the same family while introducing entirely new characters and communities.

As of July 2026, the Yellowstone release calendar currently looks like this:

• The Madison — expected in late 2026.
• Y: Marshals — expected in early 2027.
• 1944 — currently in development with no official premiere date.
• Dutton Ranch Season 2 — in development, with no release date announced.

For longtime fans, The Madison now stands as the next major chapter awaiting release, while Y: Marshals promises to give Kayce Dutton an entirely new mission beyond the ranch. Meanwhile, 1944 will once again take audiences back into the Dutton family’s past, proving that even though Yellowstone itself has ended, Taylor Sheridan’s Western universe is still expanding—and shows no signs of slowing down.