For months, fans have feared the end of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe. But according to a new report from Puck, the acclaimed creator’s empire isn’t riding off into the sunset just yet. Despite Sheridan’s upcoming move to NBCUniversal, his Paramount contract locks him into producing more Yellowstone-related content through at least 2028.

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A Deal That Keeps the West Alive

Although Sheridan’s five-year, billion-dollar NBCUniversal deal won’t officially begin until January 2029, his current Paramount agreement is far from over. The report reveals that Sheridan’s existing contract contains strict productivity clauses requiring him to deliver a steady stream of new shows, scripts, and spin-offs before his departure.

That means Paramount+ won’t lose its biggest creative powerhouse anytime soon. Sheridan remains fully committed to his slate of projects — and fans can expect several new installments within his growing Western universe.

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What Taylor Sheridan Is Working On

Sheridan’s schedule is stacked. He’s currently writing and producing Season 3 of Lioness and completing the first season of The Madison, a Yellowstone-adjacent series starring Michelle Pfeiffer.

In addition, he’s serving as executive producer for several high-profile projects:

• A Yellowstone sequel starring Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly

• Y: Marshals, a CBS procedural led by Luke Grimes

• Another season of Tulsa King with Sylvester Stallone

• And its upcoming spin-off, NOLA King, starring Samuel L. Jackson

Sheridan is also reportedly developing two to three original pilots before his Paramount deal ends — including 1944, the highly anticipated Yellowstone prequel.

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Paramount’s Saving Grace

While Sheridan’s productions are notoriously expensive (with 1923 estimated to cost $22 million per episode), they’re also Paramount+’s biggest subscription drivers. Research from Antenna shows that his series dominate both engagement and acquisition metrics, with shows like Landman, Lioness, and Tulsa King responsible for millions of new sign-ups.

Even as he prepares for his move to NBCUniversal, Sheridan continues to collaborate with Paramount on the film side, including writing the upcoming Call of Duty movie, directed by Peter Berg.

For Paramount executives, this is welcome news. Sheridan’s creative fingerprints will remain all over the company’s most successful franchises for years — ensuring that the Yellowstone empire remains alive and thriving well beyond his eventual exit.