Yellowstone finally confirms update on Beth and Rip's return - and it's sooner than you think

The much-anticipated sequel to Yellowstone has a tentative release date, and it's closer than you might expect.

Fans were waiting nearly two years for the second half of the fifth season following Kevin Costner's departure, with the final episode seemingly concluding the Duttons' saga last December.

However, it was later confirmed that main characters Beth Dutton (played by Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) would be returning for a follow-up series.

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The latest addition to the growing list of Yellowstone spin-offs will continue the story of the ranching power couple after the death of Beth's father, John Dutton (Costner).

A recent Bloomberg report suggests that Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan are gearing up to launch the new spin-off this autumn, reports .

The series, currently titled Dutton Ranch, will be exclusively available on Paramount+, reportedly in just a few months.

The plot details for Dutton Ranch remain under wraps, particularly given that Beth's brother Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) sold the Yellowstone ranch to its former rival, Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham).

Kayce planned to stay on the land with his wife, Monica (Kelsey Asbille), and their son, Tate (Brecken Merrill), while Beth and Rip considered relocating to a smaller area near Dillon, Montana.

Their tranquil haven, a significant departure from their tumultuous past entwined with criminal exploits, is at risk of collapsing when the duo re-emerge on our screens in the coming months.

Reilly had stirred excitement on her personal account when she affirmed with a "true [love heart emoji]" in response to a fan's inquiry about the spin-off.

Her thrilled colleague Hauser shared with People magazine: "America has spoken and they still love the show.

"Hopefully, we can continue to get in people's living rooms and entertain them the way we have over the last seven years."

In related news, mastermind showrunner Sheridan is purportedly brewing early plans for Kayce's standalone venture on CBS, as anticipative audiences bide their time for other forthcoming spin-offs, The Madison and 1944, both slated for release in 2026.

In another move, the prolific television maestro Sheridan has roped in a Yellowstone fan favourite for the upcoming season of his freshly successful Paramount drama, Landman.

1883's Sam Elliot, famed for his portrayal of veteran Shea Brennan, is appointed for a mystery role opposite the esteemed Billy Bob Thornton, who plays the enterprising oil company landman Tommy Norris.

Yellowstone is available to stream on Paramount+.