Yellowstone fans, get ready—Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler are back in action. The first trailer for their much-anticipated spin-off just dropped, and it’s everything fans hoped for and more.
Titled “A New Beginning,” the eight-episode drama follows the fiery couple as they leave Montana behind in search of peace on a sprawling Texas ranch. But as the trailer reveals, peace won’t come easy.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprise their iconic roles, bringing back the passion, grit, and fire that made them one of TV’s most loved duos. Premiering Summer 2026 on Paramount Network and Paramount+, the trailer is already trending online, racking up millions of views within hours.
What the Trailer Reveals: Grit, Love, and War on the Horizon
The trailer, packed with sweeping ranch visuals and Western tension, opens on Beth sipping whiskey at dawn as Rip ropes cattle in the distance. Her chilling voiceover sets the tone:
“You think leaving one war behind means another won’t come find us?”
Moments later, viewers glimpse the chaos creeping in—a quiet dinner interrupted by gunfire, mysterious riders circling the ranch, and a black SUV racing toward the gates.
Expect classic Yellowstone drama: land grabs, old enemies resurfacing, and a love tested by survival. One standout scene has Rip asking Beth about the family they never had, and her tearful reply—
“Every damn day.”
It’s emotional, intimate, and pure Sheridan storytelling at its finest.
Meet the Cast: Old Flames, New Faces
Kelly Reilly’s Beth is as fierce and magnetic as ever, trading corporate power games for ranch grit. Cole Hauser’s Rip shows a more human side—a loyal protector torn between violence and peace.
The spin-off introduces several intriguing new characters:
- Jai Courtney – A mysterious ranch hand with secrets.
- Ed Harris – A ruthless oil baron eyeing Beth and Rip’s land.
- Annette Bening – A hard-nosed lawyer tangled in their battles.
- Riley Keough – A bold businesswoman who clashes with Beth.
- Jeff Bridges – Rip’s grizzled mentor, Owen Steele.
Created and executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, with Chad Feehan writing, A New Beginning promises a grounded, modern drama with emotional weight.
Fan Reactions: Social Media Can’t Stop Talking About It
Fans are already calling it the “best Yellowstone story yet.”
“This looks better than Yellowstone’s best seasons,” one fan posted on X.
Another added, “Beth without the Duttons? Didn’t think it would work—but wow.”
The spin-off fits neatly into Sheridan’s growing universe, offering a more personal, redemptive story that echoes 6666 but stands firmly on its own. Rumors hint at a possible Luke Grimes cameo as Kayce Dutton, but nothing’s confirmed yet.
Final Thoughts: A New Beginning, A Familiar Fire
With Yellowstone officially wrapped, A New Beginning feels like the emotional continuation fans have been waiting for. It’s about love, loss, and the fight for peace in a world that never really lets you rest.
If the trailer’s intensity is any indication, Beth and Rip’s next chapter might just outshine the original Yellowstone saga.
Release Date: Summer 2026
Streaming On: Paramount Network | Paramount+