As the suspense builds and viewers around the globe are left on the edge of their seats, the question remains: when will Yellowstone return with season 5, episode 9?
Season 5 of this highly acclaimed drama series has captivated audiences, each episode leaving a trail of anticipation for the next.
So, if you’re eagerly awaiting the return of the Dutton family to your screens, you’re in the right place. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Yellowstone Season 5 schedule.
When Will Part Two of Season Five of Yellowstone Premiere?
As of now, it is unclear when Yellowstone Season 5 part 2, episode 9, will return. The initially planned Summer 2023 release was pushed back to November and has now been delayed once again.
After much anticipation, it has finally been confirmed that Yellowstone will return in November 2024. However, no specific release date for the neo-Western drama has been revealed.
Following in the footsteps of Yellowstone is a present-day sequel titled 2024. Matthew McConaughey is expected to star in the series that will premiere shortly after the end of Yellowstone. The story will continue where Yellowstone leaves off.
While Yellowstone is slated to have six remaining episodes, show creator Taylor Sheridan is considering adding more to the final part of the season.
“If I think it takes 10 episodes to wrap it up, they’ll give me 10. It’ll be as long as it needs to be,” Sheridan told the Hollywood Reporter.
Why Does Yellowstone Season 5 Have a Mid-Season Break?
There are a few reasons why Yellowstone Season 5 took a break for Part 1 and Part 2.
- Scheduling conflicts: Some of the cast members, such as Kevin Costner, are also working on other projects. This can make it difficult to schedule filming for all episodes simultaneously.
- Creative reasons: The show’s creators may have wanted to give themselves some time to come up with a strong ending for Part 1 and a strong beginning for Part 2. This would allow them to create a more cohesive story arc for the season.
- Ratings: The show’s ratings have been declining in recent seasons. This may have led the network to decide to split the season in two to boost viewership.
It is also possible that the break was simply a way to give the audience a chance to catch up on the show before the second half of the season premiered.
Yellowstone is a popular show, and it can be difficult to keep up with all of the episodes if you don’t have cable TV. The break gave viewers a chance to watch the first half of the season on-demand or streaming services.
Whatever the reason, the break did not seem to hurt the show’s popularity. Yellowstone Season 5 Part 1 was a critical and commercial success. However, fans are becoming impatient with the long gap between Part 1 and Part 2.
Have They Started Filming Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2?
It appears that filming for part 2 of Yellowstone has not yet begun. In addition to scheduling conflicts with Costner, the writers’ strike also delayed the start of filming as well.
Now that the writers’ strike is over and a release date has been revealed, filming will likely begin within the next few months.
Will There be a Season 6 of Yellowstone?
Yellowstone will not be renewed for season 6 as the series was confirmed to end after season 5. The reason for the show’s ending has not been made public, although many speculate it is due to Kevin Costner’s lack of time for filming.
One reason for Costner’s lack of time for Yellowstone Part 2 shooting dates was due to his time filming the epic western movie, Horizon. Costner is the co-writer, producer, director, and actor in the film. Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 premieres in theaters on June 28, 2024, and Chapter 2 will be released on August 16, 2024.
Costner also made the choice to leave the show due to money and creative differences.
“I couldn’t help them any more. We tried to negotiate, they offered me less money than previous seasons, there were issues with the creative…” Costner told People.