Y: Marshals Premiere Announced — Kayce Dutton Leads Explosive New Yellowstone Spinoff Arriving March 2026
A New Beginning for Kayce Dutton
The next chapter of the Yellowstone universe has an official arrival date. Y: Marshals, the highly anticipated Kayce Dutton spinoff, premieres Sunday, March 1, 2026, on CBS at 8 PM ET. The series continues immediately after the events of Yellowstone season 5, but this time, Kayce leaves ranch life behind. Instead, he moves into a world defined by military precision, elite tactics, and federal justice.
The new series places Luke Grimes back in the role that helped make the franchise a TV phenomenon. Fans will finally see Kayce confront a part of his life that the original show only hinted at: his past in the U.S. military. The spinoff follows him as he joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, tasked with delivering justice across the rugged terrain of Montana.
What to Expect on Premiere Night
CBS is treating the launch like an event. The lineup for March 1 is:
⏳ 7 PM ET – 60 Minutes
⭐ 8 PM ET – Y: Marshals series premiere
🔎 9 PM ET – Tracker season 3
🕵️ 10 PM ET – Watson season 2
By placing the spinoff in the heart of its Sunday schedule, CBS signals major confidence in the future of the Yellowstone television empire.
New Characters and Returning Favorites
Y: Marshals introduces a powerful ensemble cast while keeping strong ties to the original series. Confirmed returning faces include:
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Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
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Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
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Mo Brings Plenty as Mo
They will join new characters from Kayce’s Marshal unit, including:
| Cast Member | Character |
|---|---|
| Logan Marshall-Green | Pete Calvin (Kayce’s former military comrade) |
| Arielle Kebbel | Belle |
| Tatanka Means | Miles |
| Ash Santos | Andrea |
| Brett Cullen | Harry Gifford, Head of U.S. Marshals in Montana |
Fans can expect a blend of old loyalties and new conflicts as Kayce steps into a world governed by law enforcement, not livestock.
A Taylor Sheridan World — With SEAL Team DNA
Spencer Hudnut, known for SEAL Team, will serve as showrunner. That creative direction hints at high-intensity missions, emotional tolls, and tactical storytelling. Meanwhile, Taylor Sheridan remains at the center of his expanding empire as executive producer, joined by:
David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Luke Grimes, and Spencer Hudnut.
Y: Marshals promises a mix of Yellowstone grit, federal operations, and deep family stakes—delivering a fresh frontier for Kayce Dutton.