Yellowstone Spin-Off “The Dutton Ranch” Reveals Title, Storyline & Star Power with Annette Bening Joining the Ride

Beth and Rip’s new chapter is official—land, legacy, and a ruthless new rival await

A New Era for Beth and Rip Begins

Yellowstone fans, saddle up. The long-rumored spin-off starring Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) now has an official title: The Dutton Ranch.

Set in the same present-day timeline as the original Yellowstone series, the spin-off will follow Beth and Rip as they fight to protect the life they’ve built—on and off the land. The new series is helmed by franchise creator Taylor Sheridan, alongside a powerhouse team of returning executive producers.

What Is The Dutton Ranch About?

According to Deadline, the series centers around the couple’s life on their sprawling 7,000-acre ranch—a symbol of peace they’ve both nearly died fighting for.

“With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive,” the official description reads. “All while ensuring Carter (Finn Little) becomes the man he’s supposed to be.”

This isn’t a quiet retreat. It’s a continuation of the high-stakes, emotional warfare Yellowstone fans have come to expect—only now, it’s more personal than ever.

Annette Bening Joins as Their Texas Rival

In a major casting win, Annette Bening will join the spin-off as Beulah Jackson, described as a “powerful, cunning, and charming” ranch owner from Texas. She is expected to be a central antagonist, bringing serious star power—and serious problems—for the Duttons.

Bening is a four-time Academy Award nominee, most recently recognized for Nyad (2023), and brings decades of acclaimed performances including American Beauty, The Grifters, Being Julia, and 20th Century Women.

Her casting signals the high ambition of the new series—and a likely showdown with Beth that fans won’t want to miss.

Behind the Scenes & What’s Next

The Dutton Ranch is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, with executive producers including Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser themselves. Sheridan leads the charge alongside David Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, and others.

There’s no premiere date yet, but with filming underway and a stacked production team in place, fans can expect more news soon—possibly timed with the second half of Yellowstone Season 5.