Paramount+ Greenlights New Season of Yellowstone Spinoff With All-Star Cast, Sources Say

Alright, Yellowstone fans, buckle up—Taylor Sheridan's TV empire shows zero sign of slowing down, and neither, apparently, does the amount of money Paramount is willing to throw at neo-Western drama. The next wave in the franchise is The Madison. Not only has its premiere date been set, but, in a slightly confusing turn of events, it's already finished filming a second season... kind of.

The Madison: The Next Big Yellowstone Thing

Here's the rundown: The Madison is the fifth series stamped with the Yellowstone brand, and it's officially slated to drop on March 14, 2026. If that seems like a ridiculously long wait for a show that's basically got two seasons (or one giant season split in half?) already filmed—you're not wrong. The second season production is wrapped, but Paramount is apparently flirting with just branding all these ready-to-go episodes as 'Part 2' of the first season, pending some cosmic decision from the streaming content gods.

The Talent: Seriously, Who Isn't In This?

• Michelle Pfeiffer (who is everywhere all of a sudden, and I’m here for it): leads the ensemble
• Kurt Russell (jumping straight from monster TV to Montana)
• Patrick J. Adams (from Suits to cowboy hats)
• Plus: Elle Chapman, Matthew Fox, Beau Garrett, Ben Schnetzer, and Amiah Miller rounding out the cast

There was a time when Matthew McConaughey was supposed to headline this thing, but that changed (honestly, given this casting haul, you probably won’t miss him).

The Premise: Family Meet Trauma, Montana-Style

The vibe? Less cattle-ranching shootouts, more emotional drama. If you're expecting a Yellowstone redux, here's the twist: The official pitch says The Madison is 'a heartfelt study of grief and human connection'—with a New York City family dropping into the wilds of Montana's Madison River valley to work through their collective baggage. Could go sappy, could go dark, probably both. Sheridan has range, I'll give him that.

Behind the Scenes

Written and masterminded by Taylor Sheridan (who, at this point, might as well be running Montana by proxy) and directed by Christina Alexander Voros, The Madison is the latest spinoff, following on the boots of 1883 and 1923—respectively headlined by Tim McGraw and Harrison Ford. Basically, if you’re a Hollywood legend with a cowboy hat within reach, you’re probably getting a call from Paramount.

Meanwhile, Back at Yellowstone Ranch...

The main Yellowstone series is headed for its own big finish, with its 'fifth and final' season finally returning November 5 for the mid-season premiere. Yes, it’s confusingly split in half (all prestige dramas must apparently drag out their finales now), but we’ll take what we can get.

'The series is a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana.'

So, to recap: The Madison is locked in for an extended run (call it a second season or a monster-sized debut—either way, it’s coming after a long wait). And if you like your family trauma served with a side of big sky and Oscar nominees, you’ve got your next date with Yellowstone country marked on the calendar.