Yellowstone returns with new episodes of the fifth season after a long wait

The series Yellowstonewill finally get new episodes after a long wait. The second part of the fifth season, with six more episodes, is scheduled to premiere on November 10, 2024 in the United States. The first eight episodes of the season aired between November 2022 and January 2023.

In Brazil, there is still no official confirmed release date, but generally, these episodes are made available shortly after (or at the same time) as the US premiere.

In December 2023, rumors emerged about the departure of Kevin Costner of the series. The actor, who is one of the protagonists, would be focusing on directing his western film Horizonreleased in two parts. In June, Costner confirmed that he would not return to the series, following the poor performance of Horizon: An American Saga – Part 1 at the box office.

Additionally, in September, Costner threatened to sue the producers of Yellowstoneduring a child support hearing related to his divorce from Christine Baumgartner. He claimed that he was still due $12 million for the second half of season five due to a “pay or play” clause. This means that even if production is canceled, delayed, or if the actor is let go before filming, he will still receive the amount agreed upon in the contract.

Meanwhile, Paramount is already planning for the future after Yellowstonewith the creation of a spinoff, entitled The Madisonwith Patrick J. Adams, Matthew Fox, Elle Chapman and Beau Garrett in the cast. There is also the possibility of a surprise sixth season, focusing on the characters of Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser.