Yellowstone's fifth season wrapped up with a major funeral, which included one attendee whose presence was a subtle John Dutton homage.

Hollywood A-lister Kevin Costner is making his long-awaited return to Yellowstone - but not in the way you think

Kevin Costner is returning to Yellowstone in a new way. His new docuseries, 'Yellowstone to Yosemite,' premieres on February 8 on Fox Nation.

Kevin Costner will soon be back on television screens in a new Yellowstone project. No, Costner is not reprising his role as John Dutton in a “Yellowstone” prequel or spinoff from Taylor Sheridan. Instead, he’s hosting a three-part limited docuseries about Yellowstone National Park.

Kevin Costner is set to return to television later this year in a new series, though it won't be in the role of John Dutton, the character he played on the Paramount Network drama Yellowstone

Kevin Costner, the Hollywood heavyweight, is set to make a triumphant return to Yellowstone this year with a fresh series slated for launch next month. However, fans should note that he won't be reprising his role as ranch owner John Dutton.

Image via Fox Nation Everybody rejoice, Kevin Costner is returning to Yellowstone. Okay, so he's not coming back to the Taylor Sheridan-created series. John Dutton's fate is kinda final. But he is returning with a new documentary and sequel to the very popular Yellowstone: One-Fifty.

As Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone TV empire expands, Kevin Costner will obviously not be a part of it. After June 2024, Costner quit the hit series forever, and his character, John Dutton, was killed off well before the show actually concluded.