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The first part of the final season of Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonewas released back in 2022 and fans are patiently waiting for the second part to be released in November of this year. Unfortunately, the heart of the neo-Western drama Kevin Costner will not be returning to play the patriarch of the Dutton family in the second half.
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A still fromYellowstone(2018 – present) | Paramount NetworkTaking to his social media, Kevin Costner uploaded a heartfelt and personal message for his fans who have been loving him throughout the series. He stated that the realization came to him while working on his new film series,Horizon: An American Saga.
Kevin Costner Opens Up aboutYellowstoneExit
On June 21,Kevin Costnerposted a video across his social media accounts talking about his final exit fromTaylor Sheridan’sYellowstone.Captioning the video,“I’ll see you at the movies,”he stated that after working for a year and a half onHorizon: The American Sagaand thinking aboutYellowstonesimultaneously, he realized that he wouldn’t be able to continue with the show.
However, he did add that the series changed him and that he loved being a part of it.
An update for you guys. I’ll see you at the movies.pic.twitter.com/DpuC5cOP6F
— Kevin Costner & MW (@modernwest)July 03, 2025
later, Costner opened up about his exit toThe Hollywood Reporterwhile promoting the first film in his upcoming movie series. When asked if quittingYellowstonewas a“tough”decision to make, the actor stated,
It wasn’t tough. It was a necessary decision to say, ‘Hey, okay I don’t want to really talk about this anymore. It’s time to move on.’
WhileYellowstonehas evolved into a franchise with multiple spin-offs and some still on the way, Costner revealed that his deal with Sheridan was only for five seasons.
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Before drama could begin floating around with fans and media speculating the “real” reason behind his exit, Costner cleared the air stating,
I gave this thing five seasons. I was really happy to do it. And I don’t need drama. So, let’s just take that drama away, let’s take the guessing [away]. The fans have been way too good to me. And my obligation is to go on and continue to make things that mean something to them.
While the show will continue without Costner, it’s going to be really weird for the fans to watch it without their favoriteJohn Dutton III.
Fans React to Kevin Costner’s Exit
Of course, it wasn’t easy for fans to accept the fact that Costner is no longer a part ofYellowstone.However, they found comfort in the fact that the actor took time out to make a video for them and explain his departure.
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Many even stated that the show wouldn’t be the same without him as he was the heart and soul ofYellowstoneand we cannot disagree.
Take a look at what fans had to say to Costner:
Thanks for all you gave to Yellowstone, it won’t be the same without you. Life’s journey is always full of different roads. I am looking forward to the road that leads to Horizon.
— Muddy Boots (@WillowSageThyme)June 04, 2025
That’s sad to hear. I love Yellowstone and I loved John Dutton. The character reminded me a lot of my dad who has passed. I always felt some comfort watching. Thank you for recording this video. I feel it showed respect to the fans who have invested into the show. I look forward…
— jojo07 (@incogneeeeto)June 20, 2025
It was a great show but you were the heart of it, so I just lost my interest in supporting it. Can’t wait for Horizon though!
— Ricardo Matos (@thehitman29)June 03, 2025
You are the heart ❤️ of Yellowstone! You will be missed! Yellowstone is nothing without you!I pray that your Horizon movie Series is a success!
— LBMenefee (@LBMenefee)July 19, 2025
Thanks for the personal message Kevin. Follow your heart and thank you for all you do for utah! 🫶
The work you do rises with you. Tin cup. Golf. Baseball. So much love for all you do.
— Darby Bailey 🖍️💫 (@DarbyBaileyXO)July 30, 2025
For those who love watching Costner’s charisma on screen, worry not. The actor promises to continue making the best movies he can that will certainly blow the fans’ minds. He told THR,
I owe the fans the best movie I can make. If I give up movies and don’t want to make anymore, that’s my business. But if I choose to make movies, I have the fans right on my shoulder. And not to cater to them, but to kind of take them in a direction maybe they didn’t even think something could possibly go so. I make [movies] for people. It’s not my movie anymore, it’s the fans’ that have supported me. It’s for them.
Well, as Costner himself said, we’ll see him at the movies!
StreamYellowstoneon Peacock Premium andHorizon: The American Saga – Chapter 1will be released in theatres on July 28, 2025.
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you’re able to find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
