1. Series Confirmation
A spin-off featuring Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) is officially in development. The show, tentatively titled The Dutton Ranch, picks up right after the events of Yellowstone Season 5, focusing on their life together on a new 7,000-acre ranch. People.comEW.com

2. Setting & Plot
Set in the present-day timeline, the series portrays Beth and Rip striving to preserve peace and stability on their land while raising their son Carter (Finn Little). EW.comTechRadar

3. Cast Additions

• Annette Bening joins as Beulah Jackson, a powerful and cunning Texas ranch owner. People.comEW.com

• Ed Harris will also star as Everett McKinney—a compassionate veteran and veterinarian with a warm sense of humor. EW.comCinemablend

• Finn Little returns in his role as Carter, further anchoring the story in the original Yellowstone timeline. WikipediaEW.com

4. Title & Cast Confirmation
Confirmations from Paramount’s Q1 2025 earnings call solidified the working title as The Dutton Ranch. filmibee.combronznews.info
However, Cole Hauser has clarified in interviews that the series will not officially be called “Dutton Ranch”, though that remains the working title for now. Country Rebel – Unapologetically CountryNonStop Local Tri-Cities/Yakima

5. Release Timeline
Originally slated for a November 2025 release, the spin-off has now been delayed to 2026, according to Paramount’s latest earnings update. Country LivingTaste of Country

6. Creative Leadership
The show is spearheaded by creator Taylor Sheridan (executive producer), with Chad Feehan serving as showrunner. Reilly and Hauser are also listed as executive producers, ensuring a strong creative connection to the original series. EW.comTheWrap

TL;DR Table

Story Element	Details
Series Title	The Dutton Ranch (working title)
Main Stars	Kelly Reilly (Beth), Cole Hauser (Rip), Finn Little (Carter)
New Cast Members	Annette Bening (Beulah Jackson), Ed Harris (Everett McKinney)
Timeline	After Yellowstone Season 5; present-day setting
Initial Release	Planned Nov 2025 — delayed to 2026
Creative Team	Taylor Sheridan (EP), Chad Feehan (showrunner), Reilly & Hauser (EPs)