Could Kevin Costner make a comeback in 'Yellowstone'? Many fans believe that John Dutton is still alive.

2025-04-18 19:29:45

Costner's recent public statement confirming that he has not recorded any extra episodes puts these theories to rest; however, some fans speculate that this could be a deliberate attempt to mislead.

Image capture of John Dutton from the series 'Yellowstone.' (Cover Image Credit: YouTube | Photo by @Yellowstone)

‘Yellowstone’ fans are no strangers to shocking plot twists, but the death of John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, in the opening episode of Season 5 Part 2 has left viewers reeling. While the show’s narrative suggests the Dutton patriarch met his end in a calculated assassination, a vocal faction of fans remains unconvinced. They’re clinging to the hope that John’s death is a carefully orchestrated ruse, setting the stage for a jaw-dropping return.

John’s body was discovered in his bathroom; the scene was staged to look like a suicide. Later, it was revealed that John was a victim of an assassination plot by his son Jamie and his partner Sarah. As per Town and County magazine, the fallout from this revelation plunged the Dutton family into chaos, with Beth immediately blaming Jamie, Kayce harboring suspicions, and Jamie concocting a plan to sell parts of the ranch. Yet, amid this turmoil, fans have begun piecing together a theory— what if Dutton isn’t dead at all.”

Will Kevin Costner return to #Yellowstone? He tells @HowardStern his current status with the hit show. pic.twitter.com/vxKD0vKrrH
— Stern Show (@sternshow) June 20, 2024

On Reddit, a person argued, “Here's my theory for how John Dutton's death was faked. Someone, maybe even Jamie (this would make for a beautiful redemption arc between him and John), tipped him off that there was a credible threat on his life. So what they did was faked it, for various reasons...To do this, they'd have to get the entire Next Page