It’s a great weekend for fans of Taylor Sheridan’s hit Western drama, Yellowstone.
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Well, the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere of Marshals, starring Luke Grimes, is right around the corner.
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So naturally, fans of the Sheridan-verse who can’t get enough Dutton drama are wondering what that means for Dutton Ranch‘s sophomore season.
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On July 3, 2026, Dutton Ranch Episode 9, “El Padrino,” wrapped Season 1 of the beloved spin-off, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
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Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) were fearful for Carter’s (Finn Little) fate after the cartel kidnapped him.
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And Joaquin (Juan Pablo Raba) — who we’re led to believe killed his brother — was dealing with his dad Mariano (Raoul Max Trujillo) in town.
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So what does Dutton Ranch Season 2 have in store?
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And crucially, when will Dutton Ranch Season 2 air?
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We’ve got info!
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When will Dutton Ranch Season 2 air?
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Here’s everything we know about Dutton Ranch Season 2 (and Marshals Season 2).
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Sheridan’s other Yellowstone spin-off Marshals is returning for Season 2.
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Dutton Ranch Season 2 Renewal Status:
You bet!
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On Wednesday, June 24, ahead of Dutton Ranch Episode 8, Paramount+ officially renewed the series!
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And it’s no surprise!
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The series has a Certified Fresh 90% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and according to a Paramount+ press release, “Dutton Ranch cemented itself as a smash-hit by amassing 12.9 million viewers globally in the 7 days following its premiere — marking the biggest Original Series launch in Paramount+ history.
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The series also delivered 2.9 million total viewers during its two-episode debut on Paramount Network on May 15, making it the biggest series premiere on cable since 2023.
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With 1.85 million viewers for the premiere telecast alone, Dutton Ranch also ranked as the #1 cable entertainment telecast among both adults 18-49 and total viewers.
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“Dutton Ranch has resonated with audiences in a powerful way, building on the legacy of beloved characters, while establishing its own identity,” said Matt Thunell, President of Paramount Television Studios.
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We look forward to bringing fans more stories from these unforgettable characters in Season 2.
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When Does The New Season Of Dutton Ranch Come Out?
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While there’s no official Dutton Ranch Season 2 premiere date on the books yet, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that production is expected to begin early next year.
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“We’re slated to start early 2027 to film,” Reilly told THR in July.
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“But the room starts up pretty quick.
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I think we’re going to be very much involved in the room, so the next sort of six months is all about writing it.”
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Assuming production sticks to the predicted timeline, here’s hoping Dutton Ranch Season 2 will premiere in 2027.
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Is Cole Hauser Leaving Dutton Ranch? And Who’s Dutton Ranch‘s Showrunner?
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After recent feud escalation rumors between Hauser and Sheridan, some fans are fearful that Cole Hauser could be leaving Dutton Ranch ahead of Season 2.
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While the creator and star certainly share history, as far as we know, Rip isn’t leaving Dutton Ranch, nor is Cole Hauser!
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The Yellowstone spin-off was specifically written to continue Beth, Rip, and Carter’s stories — plus, Hauser is an EP on the series.
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So we don’t expect to say goodbye to Beth’s partner in crime any time soon.
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When Dutton Ranch returns, however, it will have a new showrunner in Benjamin Cavell, who joined the team ahead of Season 2.
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Season 1 showrunner Chad Feehan departed from the series just three weeks before its premiere.
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Marshals Season 2 Release Date: When Does Marshals Season 2 Start?
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While Dutton Ranch doesn’t have a Season 2 premiere date yet, Sheridan’s other Yellowstone spin-off Marshals is almost back!
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Marshals Season 2 premieres Sunday, October 4, 20256 on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+.
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Here’s everything to know before you watch.
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Grimes confirmed that we won’t see Beth and Rip on Marshals when the show returns for Season 2 this fall.
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That said, with Dutton Ranch expected to film Season 2 in 2027, there’s still hope that Kayce could appear on Marshals‘ sister series — especially after Grimes’ recent comments about a Dutton sibling reunion.
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“It’s not out of the question that we might have some sort of crossover at some point.
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