As Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe gallops through new eras, the Dutton family story continues to evolve — one cinematic saga at a time.

As the sun sets over the legendary Dutton ranch, both die-hard fans and pop culture insiders alike are eager for the next act in Taylor Sheridan’s ever-expanding small-screen Western universe.

With Yellowstone and its prequels, 1923 and 1883, already part of TV’s recent golden age, it’s clear: Sheridan isn’t finished yet. Here’s your up-to-date guide to what’s next for the Yellowstone franchise — including confirmed spin-offs, wild fan theories, persistent casting rumours, and the historical periods about to get the Dutton treatment.

Although there was a 40-year jump between 1883 and 1923, the next Yellowstone installment will skip ahead just 21 years in the timeline. None of the 1883 cast reprised their roles in 1923, but it’s entirely possible that stars from 1923 — notably Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton and Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra — could appear in future series. Their storylines at the close of 1923’s first season have fueled widespread speculation that they’ll carry the family torch in the franchise’s next chapter.

1944

Sticking with his decade-leaping pattern, Sheridan’s next historical venture will be 1944, taking the story into World War II–era Montana. The Duttons, again at a pivotal moment — with the world at war and American society transforming — face themes of sacrifice, change, and what it means to be a rancher in a rapidly modernising country. At the time of writing, 1944 is still a working title.

While nothing has officially been confirmed yet, the fact that Spencer fought in the first World War before the events of 1923, makes it entirely possible that he’s drafted to fight in World War II as well. D-Day also occurs in June 1944, marking a major turning point for the end of the war. 1944 will also focus on the family’s ranching history during a time when most able-bodied men were called to serve overseas.

While casting details have yet to be announced, Jon Hamm, Anya Taylor-Joy, Florence Pugh and Paul Mescal are among the names currently being bandied around by fans who are clamouring for the stars to join the franchise.

6666

This series moves away from Montana, centering on Texas’s historic Four Sixes Ranch — a locale introduced to viewers in Yellowstone’s fourth season. 6666 is set to explore modern cowboy culture, ranching politics, and the intersection of tradition with progress. According to its accompanying official release, the ranch — still operating much as it did under Comanche rule — remains a crucible for the ‘merciless endeavour’ of raising elite cattle and horses.

While further details have yet to follow the spin-off’s initial announcement in February 2021, the official press release read, ‘Founded when Comanches still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666. Still operating as it did two centuries before and encompassing an entire county, the 6666 is where the rule of law and the laws of nature merge in a place where the most dangerous thing one does is the next thing. The 6666 is synonymous with the merciless endeavour to raise the finest horses and livestock in the world, and ultimately, where world-class cowboys are born and made. The series will be executive produced by Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari.’

There are currently rumours circulating among fans that Jefferson White (Jimmy) will reprise his role for 6666, and that the series will centre on a broader, Texas-centric story than its compatriots.

The Madison

Another series from the Yellowstone universe that’s confirmed pivots away from the Dutton family legacy to focus on a more contemporary narrative. The Madison will tell the story of a grieving New York City family relocating to Montana’s Madison River valley in search of renewal and connection. At the story’s heart is Michelle Pfeiffer, who will be both star and executive producer, playing newcomer Stacy Clyburn, the matriarch seeking a fresh start after her husband’s death.

The Madison, which, as of July 2025, is in post-production, is set directly after the conclusion of Yellowstone, succeeding the Dutton narrative. Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) now run a ranch in Dillon, Montana, as revealed in Yellowstone’s final episodes — raising the possibility of crossovers or cameo appearances in The Madison.

Young John Dutton Prequel

While sources close to Sheridan aren’t letting the cat out of the bag just yet, rumours persist about a prequel tracing John Dutton’s (Kevin Costner) youth and the formative betrayals, romances, and power plays that shaped him. If the rumours currently whirring around the mill are to be believed, Cody Fern, Lucas Till, and even Jacob Elordi are all names that are being touted as potential casting options for a young John Dutton.