🚨 KAYCE DUTTON IS BACK… BUT THE RANCH IS GONE FOREVER?! 🚨 The OFFICIAL TRAILER for Y: MARSHALS just dropped and Yellowstone fans are LOSING IT 😱🔥
Kayce sold the family legacy, buried his past, and now he’s trading cowboy boots for a badge as a U.S. Marshal?! But look closer—graveside tears, that wedding ring still on, mysterious absences (where’s Monica?!), and lines like “Law ends where loyalty begins.” Is he hunting fugitives… or running from ghosts of the Dutton family?!
Gunfights in God’s country, old military buddies turning deadly, and the devil running free in Montana. This isn’t just a spinoff—it’s the brutal evolution of Yellowstone, with Kayce facing the psychological cost of justice like never before. One wrong move and everything burns.
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The first official trailer for Y: Marshals, the latest addition to Taylor Sheridan’s expansive Yellowstone universe, has arrived, offering fans their initial glimpse at the post-ranch life of Kayce Dutton. Set to premiere on March 1, 2026, on CBS Sundays at 8 p.m. ET, with simultaneous streaming on Paramount+, the series marks a significant shift for the franchise. Unlike previous entries that centered on the Dutton family ranch, Y: Marshals positions Kayce—portrayed by Luke Grimes—as the lead in a procedural drama focused on U.S. Marshals operations in Montana.
Announced in development in March 2025 and greenlit in May of that year by CBS, the show comes from creators Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, and Spencer Hudnut, who serves as showrunner. It is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, with Sheridan executive producing alongside Glasser, Hudnut, Grimes, and others including John Linson, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
The trailer, released in late November 2025 and expanded upon in subsequent promotions, opens with sweeping shots of Montana’s rugged landscapes—highways, ranches, and remote towns—echoing the visual style that defined the original Yellowstone. Voiceover from Kayce reflects on loss: family, parents, brothers, and the weight of decisions made. Quick cuts show him in action, pursuing suspects, engaging in shootouts, and navigating tense standoffs. A key line—”Law ends where loyalty begins”—hints at the moral ambiguities the character will face.
Kayce Dutton, the youngest son of John Dutton from the flagship series, has long been depicted as a man torn between ranch life, military background, and family obligations. In Yellowstone’s final seasons, he grappled with the ranch’s future amid escalating threats. The series finale saw the Dutton family legacy altered dramatically, with sales of the ranch and significant personal losses. Y: Marshals picks up in this aftermath, as Kayce joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit tasked with combating violence in the region, from fugitives to organized crime influences like gangs and cartels.
The cast includes several Yellowstone alumni reprising roles. Gil Birmingham returns as Thomas Rainwater, the Broken Rock Reservation leader who often served as a confidant and occasional adversary to the Duttons. Mo Brings Plenty reprises Mo, Rainwater’s ally. Brecken Merrill is back as Tate Dutton, Kayce’s son, suggesting family ties remain central despite Kayce’s new path. New additions round out the team: Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, a former military friend of Kayce’s; Arielle Kebbel as Belle Skinner; Ash Santos as Andrea Cruz; and Tatanka Means as Miles Kittle, all playing fellow Marshals. Brett Cullen appears in a recurring role as Harry Gifford, head of the U.S. Marshals division.
Notably absent from the trailer is Kelsey Asbille as Monica Long Dutton, Kayce’s wife. Her omission has sparked speculation among fans about her character’s fate—whether off-screen death, separation, or narrative choice to focus on Kayce’s professional life. Grimes has remained tight-lipped in interviews, emphasizing the show’s exploration of duty, family, and the psychological toll of law enforcement. He described it as a grounded look at “good men doing bad things” in pursuit of justice.
The trailer emphasizes realism over glamour. Marshals are shown as weary professionals operating in isolation, facing high-stakes chases and ethical dilemmas. Pete Calvin delivers a memorable line: “It may look like God’s country to you, but the devil’s running free out there.” The tone blends Western grit with modern procedural elements, similar to Sheridan’s other works like Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King, but rooted in the Yellowstone world’s Montana setting.
Principal photography began in late 2025 in Summit County, Utah—familiar territory for the franchise, which filmed early Yellowstone seasons there before shifting to Montana. Production received a reported $52 million budget allocation, reflecting CBS’s investment in the series as a midseason replacement.
Y: Marshals represents the fourth television series in the Yellowstone franchise, following 1883, 1923, and 6666 (though the latter remains in limbo). It is the first to air on a linear broadcast network rather than Paramount Network, broadening its reach. CBS positioned it to capitalize on Yellowstone’s massive audience, which consistently drew millions despite controversies in later seasons.
Fan response to the trailer has been largely enthusiastic. Social media buzz highlights excitement over Kayce’s return and the promise of familiar faces amid fresh storytelling. Some viewers express curiosity about how the procedural format will integrate with the neo-Western drama Sheridan is known for. Others speculate on crossovers or references to unresolved Yellowstone plotlines, such as the fates of Beth, Rip, or Jamie Dutton.
The series arrives amid Sheridan’s continued expansion of his TV empire, though recent reports note his new deal with Universal could influence future Paramount projects. For now, Y: Marshals stands as the immediate next chapter, bridging the ranch’s end to a new era of justice enforcement.
As the premiere approaches, the trailer has succeeded in building anticipation by teasing high-octane action, emotional depth, and the enduring appeal of Luke Grimes’ portrayal of Kayce. Whether it fully satisfies longtime Yellowstone fans or attracts new viewers through its law-enforcement lens remains to be seen. But with its March 1 debut locked in, Y: Marshals is poised to extend the franchise’s hold on audiences drawn to tales of the modern American West.
