The Yellowstone universe is expanding again, and this time the spotlight is exactly where many fans always wanted it — on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. The upcoming series, currently using the working title Dutton Ranch, picks up directly after the Yellowstone finale and follows the couple as they step into a new phase of life, love, and leadership.

Beth and Rip Finally Get Their Own Ranch

According to the early series description, Beth and Rip begin their next chapter running a 7,000-acre ranch of their own. After years of violence, loss, and loyalty battles, they are finally in charge — but in Taylor Sheridan’s world, peace never lasts long.

The new series will explore:

• Beth and Rip adjusting to life beyond John Dutton’s direct control

• new threats to the land and legacy

• deeply personal choices about the future

• the harsh reality of ranching without a safety net

Just as importantly, the show will focus on their role as parents to Carter, continuing his growth from troubled teen into the kind of man Rip hopes he never had the chance to become himself.

Carter’s Future Could Shape the Yellowstone Legacy

Carter’s arc will be one of the emotional cores of the series. Rip will now fill the same role John Dutton once filled for him, guiding Carter with tough lessons, loyalty, and grit. Many fans already see Carter as the symbolic next generation of Yellowstone, and this show appears ready to lean directly into that idea.

Confirmed Returning Stars

The key trio is officially back:

• Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton

• Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler

• Finn Little as Carter

Their return cements this series as a true continuation rather than a side story.

Major New Cast Members Join the Franchise

The Yellowstone spinoff also adds heavyweight talent that hints at major conflict ahead:

• Annette Bening as Bula Jackson, a powerful Texas ranch owner

• Ed Harris as Everett McKeeney, a seasoned veterinarian with hidden depth

• Natalie Alyn Lind as Oriana, a rebellious free spirit

• Marc Menchaca as Zachariah, an ex-con trying to rebuild his life

• JR Villar as Rip’s right-hand hand on the ranch

• Juan Pablo Raba as Joaquin, a fixer who handles “problems”

With casting like this, it’s clear the new story will introduce fresh rivalries, alliances, and moral gray areas.

Creative Team Behind the Series

The series keeps the core creative DNA that made Yellowstone a phenomenon:

• Taylor Sheridan – executive producer

• Chad Feehan – showrunner

• Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser – executive producers

• Christina Voros – director

That combination signals the show will retain the cinematic visuals, emotional intensity, and grounded grit fans expect.

What Storylines to Expect

Viewers can expect:

• rival ranch wars

• financial risk and power struggles

• emotional fallout from past Yellowstone events

• moral choices that echo John Dutton’s legacy

• Beth and Rip balancing love with leadership

Most importantly, this is not a prequel or alternate universe story. This is the next chapter — the real continuation of the original narrative.

Release Window and Production Status

Filming is underway in Texas, and the series is targeting an early 2026 release. Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios are producing, signaling major production scale similar to Yellowstone.