Yellowstone spinoff 1944 set for 2027, follows John Dutton II in WWII
The series will be set about 75 years before the original Yellowstone and will show John Dutton II serving in World War 2, per screenrant.com.
A Yellowstone spinoff titled 1944 is in active development and is expected to reach screens in 2027, according to screenrant.com. The series will be set roughly 75 years before the events of the original Yellowstone, during the Second World War.
The story will depict John Dutton II serving in World War 2, making 1944 the first series in the franchise to show a Dutton family member actively serving in combat.
The project's development status was confirmed in an update as of June 2026. No premiere date beyond the expected 2027 window has been given.
Combat on screen for the first time
Earlier entries in the franchise have placed Duttons in military settings without combat: in 1883, James Dillard Dutton was shown as a captain in the Confederate States Army during the U.S. Civil War, while 1923 featured Spencer Dutton as a veteran of the First World War. Later generations followed a similar pattern, with Kevin Costner's John Dutton having fought in the Vietnam War and Kayce Dutton serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL in Afghanistan.
The ending of 1923 set up John Dutton II's story in 1944. The franchise also includes the Kayce Dutton series Marshals, an action procedural, while creator Taylor Sheridan has feature-length productions F.A.S.T. and Call of Duty in the works.
Quick answers
When is the Yellowstone spinoff 1944 expected to be released?
It is expected to reach screens in 2027. A specific premiere date has not been announced.
What is 1944 about?
It is set roughly 75 years before the original Yellowstone, during the Second World War, and depicts John Dutton II serving in World War 2.
Is 1944 confirmed to be happening?
An update as of June 2026 confirmed that 1944 was in active development.