Taylor Sheridan Leaves Paramount: New NBCUniversal Deal & Upcoming Shows

Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind Yellowstone and other famous TV shows, is headed for another chapter in Hollywood. He has established an industry legacy at Paramount with great shows like Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King, and is now ready to enter an exclusive multi-year, multi-million-dollar film and television production deal with NBCUniversal. Sheridan's new deal, announced officially to start in 2029 following the end of his existing contract with Paramount, represents a shakeup for streaming and television enthusiasts across the globe. ​

Taylor Sheridan News: A New Era Begins

Paramount plans to still air Sheridan's current hits through 2028. Once the deal expires, NBCUniversal - enthusiastically led by entertainment executive Donna Langley - will become Sheridan's home for creativity. With a move to NBCU, Sheridan's longtime collaborator David Glasser and 101 Studios are also expected to move along, adding firepower to NBCUniversal's pursuit of original Entertainment, blockbuster-level content.

Taylor Sheridan Latest Projects: What Fans Can Expect In 2025

Sheridan isn’t slowing down. Paramount+ subscribers will see a full slate again this fall, with three powerhouse series arriving before the year ends:

Tulsa King Season 3: Sylvester Stallone reprises his role as the mobster Dwight “The General” Manfredi. The new season, which will be debuting on September 21, 2025, is expected to offer even more gritty mob stories and drama-filled action.

Landman Season 2: The breakout oil drama starring Billy Bob Thornton returns November 16, 2025, with a more intense view on the high-stakes of West Texas oil.

Kingstown's Mayor Season 4: Jeremy Renner returns as Mike McLusky, as Edie Falco joins the cast. This season of the series will bring even more family drama and political conflict.

Yellowstone Spin-off Series: While details remain tight, a new Yellowstone sequel is confirmed for fall, expanding Sheridan’s interconnected TV universe.

Sheridan’s Creative Impact: Why He Dominates TV

Sheridan is known for creating believable characters and compelling plots. Every one of Sheridan's projects, from the rustic mesa of Yellowstone, to the oilfields of Landman, to the urban underbelly of Tulsa King, puts together a mosaic of real-life relevance, combining it with high drama to revolutionize television storytelling, and gathering a viewership of millions of fans. He has a deal with NBCUniversal for all new original ideas and potentially lots of franchises that may be outside the Yellowstone universe.

Hollywood’s Reaction To Sheridan’s Move

This collaboration with NBCUniversal is regarded as one of the largest entertainment deals of 2025, according to industry experts. Sheridan, who has previously stated that he does not want to compromise on his creative vision, will now have the chance, and budget, to build new IPs for NBCUniversal while Paramount keeps the rights to Yellowstone and other previous shows.

Taylor Sheridan has signed a new mega-deal with Universal to develop movies and TV shows for the studio.

He will be leaving Paramount when his commitments with the studio end in 2028.

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Taylor Sheridan’s Future Series And Expansion

Sheridan is expected to keep working in new and original areas in television and film. His new studio campus in Fort Worth, Texas, will be a major hub for production, enabling him to oversee success while developing unique NBCUniversal projects starting in 2029. In addition, besides new shows, Sheridan's next film, an action thriller named F.A.S.T., is already in the works at Warner Bros.