Dutton Ranch Season 2 Renewed by Paramount+ Ahead of ‘Explosive’ Season 1 Finale – Now Yellowstone Spinoff Just Needs Taylor Sheridan as Showrunner

Dutton Ranch season 2 confirmed by Paramount+ ahead of season 1 episodes 8 and 9
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser will return as Beth and Rip; no further announcements
The Season 1 premiere was the biggest original series debut in Paramount+ history

Dutton Ranch season 2 has been officially confirmed by Paramount+ just days before its penultimate season 1 episode airs.

Season 1 amassed 12.9 million viewers globally in its first seven days Yellowstone spinoff’s premiere, making it the biggest original series launch in Paramount+ history, according to the streamer.

“Beth and Rip are among the most iconic duos in television history, and we’re thrilled to bring a whole new world to life with Dutton Ranch for our subscribers worldwide,” said Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals for Paramount+.

Opinion: Now that Dutton Ranch season 2 is confirmed, Taylor Sheridan is set to return

Beth and Rip look at something in the distance

(Image credit: Paramount+)

Back in April 2026, it was reported that Chad Feehan left the show after alleged on-stage tension with Reilly, Hauser and executive producer Taylor Sheridan.

Industry rumors suggested another writer would take over as lead showrunner, but to me, it’s the perfect time for Sheridan to get back in the driver’s seat.

The Yellowstone mastermind has dedicated his time to Lioness, Farmerand most recently, Madisonthat has not directly led one Yellowstone spinoff site 1883 and 1923.

Having said that, Dutton Ranch has still done exceptionally well without him, whereas the other spinoff Marshals, have a little It would certainly be a nice thing to jump on the bandwagon that is Beth and Rip’s new life in Texas.

We probably won’t know who’s taking over until production starts. So far, no film timeline or expected release window has been confirmed.