It’s been one year, seven months, and 18 days since Yellowstone‘s Season 5,

Part 1 finale premiered, and here we are, still waiting for Season 5, Part 2.

Fans of Taylor Sheridan’s hit Western drama have been incredibly patient

through all the Kevin Costner rumors, filming delays, and general Yellowstone confusion, so we’re pleased to report that at long last, Season 5, Part 2 has an official premiere date.

If you’ve made your way to this post, you’re likely wondering if new episodes return tonight, August 18 — and if not now, then when!? Curious when Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 premieres on Paramount Network?

Where Yellowstone is streaming? If Season 5, Part 2 started filming yet? If Kevin Costner is returning as John Dutton? And what you need to know about Yellowstone spin-offs like The Madison? We’ve got you covered.While The Great Yellowstone Wait continues, here’s everything to know about Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2, including its return date, Yellowstone streaming info, the latest Kevin Costner updates, and exciting spin-off casting news.

Is Yellowstone on Paramount Network Tonight (August 18)?
Curious if a new episode of Yellowstone airs on Paramount Network tonight, Sunday, August 18? Once again, we regret to inform you that Yellowstone isn’t returning with new episodes on August 18. You know what will be on? And what hasn’t deserted you for nearly two years? Bar Rescue. That’s right! If you tune into Paramount Network on Sunday, you’ll be treated to another Bar Rescue marathon. So when will you see the Duttons again?

When Does Yellowstone Return? Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 Premiere Date:

As noted above, an official premiere date for Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 does exist. On June 20, Paramount+ announced that Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 will premiere on Sunday, November 10th at 8:00 p.m. ET. For those keeping track, we have 87 long days left until we’re back on the ranch.

Will Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 Be On Paramount+?

When Yellowstone does finally return in November 2024, fans want to ensure that they tune into episodes live or record them for later viewing. Why? Sadly, Season 5, Part 2 episodes won’t be available for next-day streaming on Paramount+.

Is Kevin Costner Returning To Yellowstone?

Another bummer? Kevin Costner, who starred as Yellowstone‘s powerful patriarch John Dutton, will not be returning in Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2. After more than a year of speculation, Costner announced on social media that he will not be filming new Yellowstone episodes and is done with the show. So how will John Dutton’s absence will be addressed? We still don’t know.

Why Did Kevin Costner Leave Yellowstone?

As for why Kevin Costner decided to part ways with Yellowstone, it’s complicated. Decider detailed long-running drama between the actor and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan in past posts, but in a June 20 Instagram video captioned, “An update for you guys. I’ll see you at the movies,”Costner explained that Horizon: An American Saga — the multi-part Western movie he starred in, directed, co-wrote, and produced — played a part in his decision to step back from the series.