🎬 What’s Officially Coming Next

📅 “1944” Prequel

• Announced in May 2025 during a Paramount earnings call. Set in World War II-era America, this series is expected to drop in 2026 and follow legacy characters like Spencer Dutton and possibly his nephew John (born at the end of 1923)

• Officially confirmed as a distinct series succeeding 1923, not just a second season or flashback device

• The Dutton saga so far includes:

  • 1883 (set in the 1880s)

  • 1923 (released December 2022 – April 2025, with two seasons)

  • Up next: 1944

• Additional potential timeframe spinoffs—1940s and 1960s-era series—are reportedly under early development, including concepts centered around 1969, when Spencer Dutton dies and his teenage son John II takes charge

• No current evidence supports a announced prequel series titled 1965.

• Rumor threads and fan speculation have mentioned Dutton-era shows around 1969 or “1960s”, but these are not official titles and remain in development discussion only

✅ TL;DR Snapshot

🧭 Final Word

So while a 1965 prequel isn’t real, the Yellowstone universe continues evolving with a firmly confirmed 1944 series on the way—and future installments set in both the 1940s and 1960s are likely to expand that legacy. Let me know if you’d like to dive into potential storylines for the rumored 1969 era or explore actor speculations surrounding future Dutton projects!