Dutton Ranch is an American television series created by Chad Feehan. The series serves as both a spin-off and sequel to Yellowstone (2018–2024) and is the fifth television series in the Yellowstone franchise. It stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprising their roles from Yellowstone.
Dutton Ranch is set to premiere on Paramount+ on May 15, 2026, followed by being broadcast on Paramount Network, and will consist of nine episodes.
Cast and characters
Main
- Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
- Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
- Finn Little as Carter
- Jai Courtney as Rob-Will
- J. R. Villarreal as Azul
- Juan Pablo Raba as Joaquin
- Marc Menchaca as Zachariah
- Natalie Alyn Lind as Oreana
- Ed Harris as Everett McKinney
- Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [1] | Original release date [2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Christina Alexandra Voros[3] | Chad Feehan | May 15, 2026 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Jacob Forman | May 15, 2026 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | J. Todd Scott | May 22, 2026 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Hilary Bettis | May 29, 2026 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | KC Scott | June 5, 2026 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Hayley Tibbenham | June 12, 2026 |
Production
Development
In August 2024, a spinoff series titled The Dutton Ranch with Yellowstone series regulars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser set to reprise their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler was confirmed to be in development in place of a sixth season of Yellowstone.[4] Chad Feehan is set to serve as showrunner.[5] In March 2026, it was announced that the series had been retitled to simply Dutton Ranch, and that the first season would consist of nine episodes.[3]
Casting
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser are set to reprise their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.[4][6] In July 2025, Finn Little was confirmed to reprise his role as Carter in the series.[7] Annette Bening, Ed Harris, and Jai Courtney were also cast in main roles.[5][8][9] Stephen Amell auditioned for the role that ended up being given to Courtney.[10] In October 2025, it was announced that Natalie Alyn Lind, Marc Menchaca, Juan Pablo Raba, and J. R. Villarreal joined the main cast as Oreana, Zachariah, Joaquin, and Azul respectively.[11]
Filming
Production of the series began in August 2025, taking place in Ferris, Texas.[12] Greg Yaitanes, Jessica Lowrey, Phil Abraham, and Christina Alexandra Voros served as directors, with Voros directing the season premiere and finale episodes.[3]
Broadcast
Dutton Ranch is set to premiere on May 15, 2026.[13]
References
- ^ “The Dutton Ranch – WGA Directory”. Writers Guild of America, West. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ “Shows A-Z – Dutton Ranch on Paramount Plus”. The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c Stevenson, Doriean (March 13, 2026). “Dutton Ranch: Everything You Need To Know”. Sneak Peak. Paramount+. Archived from the original on March 15, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 27, 2024). “Yellowstone Eyes Season 6 With Kelly Reilly & Cole Hauser”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (August 25, 2025). “Annette Bening Joins Lead Cast Of Yellowstone Beth & Rip Spinoff The Dutton Ranch; Chad Feehan Set As Showrunner”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 11, 2024). “Yellowstone Universe Expands With Offshoot Starring Kelly Reilly & Cole Hauser”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 11, 2025). “Yellowstone’s Finn Little Returning As Carter For Beth & Rip Spinoff”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 3, 2025). “Ed Harris Joins Yellowstone Beth & Rip Spinoff The Dutton Ranch“. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 16, 2025). “Yellowstone Beth and Rip Spinoff The Dutton Ranch Casts Jai Courtney (EXCLUSIVE)”. Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
- ^ STEPHEN AMELL Gets Honest About ARROW Ending, Career Control, and Fatherhood
- ^ Otterson, Joe (October 16, 2025). “‘Yellowstone’ Beth and Rip Spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’ Adds Four Series Regulars (EXCLUSIVE)”. Variety. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ Bowlby, Katie (August 14, 2025). “Studio Shuts Down Rumors About ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Filming in Texas—It’s Not ‘Rio Palo’“. Country Living. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
- ^ White, Peter (March 23, 2026). “The Dutton Ranch: Paramount+’s Beth & Rip Yellowstone Spinoff Sets Premiere, Unveils Trailer, First-Look Images”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
