Finished Yellowstone? Here’s What’s Next for Kevin Costner, Including New Thriller Headhunters

With Yellowstone officially wrapped after five seasons, fans are eager to know what’s next for Kevin Costner. The legendary actor, best known for Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, and more recently his role as John Dutton, isn’t slowing down. From Western epics to high-stakes thrillers, Costner has a packed slate of projects on the horizon.

Horizon: An American Saga Continues

Costner’s passion project, the Horizon film series, explores the expansion of the American West through the eyes of settlers, Indigenous peoples, and families caught in the chaos of a changing nation. Costner not only stars as Hayes Ellison but also directs.

Fans can look forward to Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 3, which is already in the pipeline despite the series’ rocky production schedule.

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Headhunters (2026) – A Dark New Thriller

Costner takes a sharp turn away from the West in Headhunters, a 2026 thriller directed by Ariel Vromen (Criminal). He plays Lazer, an expatriate surfer who leads a group to a remote island famed for its perfect waves. The dream adventure quickly unravels into horror when local headhunters rise to defend their territory.

It’s a gritty survival tale that promises to show Costner in a role unlike any he’s tackled before.

A Longtime Passion Project

In addition to Headhunters, Costner has been quietly developing a personal project based on a script he wrote himself. Details remain under wraps, but production is expected to kick off later this year. Fans of his storytelling will be eager to see how his vision translates to the screen in a new, original work.

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Honeymoon with Harry – A Heartfelt Dramedy

Costner will also star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Honeymoon with Harry, based on Bart Baker’s novel. The film follows a grieving groom who, after losing his fiancée just before the wedding, embarks on the planned honeymoon with his would-be father-in-law. The project blends drama and comedy, promising to showcase Costner’s range beyond action and Western grit.

A Career That Keeps Expanding

From cattle ranches to remote islands, Costner is proving he isn’t confined to one genre. For fans who’ve finished Yellowstone, the good news is clear: there’s plenty more Costner to come, and his upcoming roles promise both familiar grit and surprising new territory.