Taylor Sheridan to part ways with Paramount, will join NBCUniversal

Taylor Sheridan continues to be a significant figure in the entertainment industry. His creations with Paramount have brought several prominent projects and iconic characters to life. However, a recent update changes the future of the Sheridan-Paramount collaboration.

It has been reported that Sheridan is expected to exit Paramount, joining hands for a film, TV, and streaming deal with NBCUniversal. While Sheridan has created several global hits with Paramount, the exit may create a big change for the media company. It is expected that the Yellowstone creator's deal with NBCUniversal will be active from the year 2029.

From the new deal to the fate of Sheridan's highly popular projects with Paramount, fans of the creator's work may be wondering what this new step would bring. Here's a detailed look at the deal and what is known so far.

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Taylor Sheridan expected to leave Paramount by 2029, to join NBCUniversal

Sheridan at the World Premiere of 1883 (Image via Getty)

Paramount and Taylor Sheridan's collaboration has been a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, delivering hit creations that grabbed the attention of a global audience. However, changes are coming ahead for the media company as Taylor Sheridan has planned his next step in the industry.

In a recent news by Puck, it was reported that Sheridan is expected to step away from Paramount and has already planned a deal with NBCUniversal. He will continue to work with the media company till the end of 2028, and his contract with NBCUniversal is expected to come into effect by January 1, 2029.

It has also been reported that, along with Sheridan, David Glasser and his 101 Studios are also leaving Paramount and heading to NBCUniversal.

Also read: 7 must-watch Taylor Sheridan shows

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What does this mean for Paramount?

The news of Taylor Sheridan's exit comes after Skydance acquired Paramount, with the company now under CEO David Ellison. The media company had considered its partnership with Sheridan valuable. As reported in an article by Deadline in August 2025, CEO David Ellison called him " a singular genius with a perfect track record." The article also mentioned a past statement of the company's Chair of Direct-to-Consumer, Cindy Holland, who stated:

"On Paramount+ today, we have a really great foundation, which is the Taylor Sheridan universe."

With the exit planned for the near future, Sheridan's absence will create a void in Paramount that may be challenging to fill. However, Paramount had recently signed a similar deal with Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, making their entry a significant feat for the new era of Paramount.

Also read: Stranger Things creators Duffer Brothers join hands with Paramount in a four-year deal, to exit Netflix in 2026

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What does this mean for the existing content of Taylor Sheridan with Paramount?

Sheridan during Wind River Photocall at The 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival (Image via Getty)

Paramount managed to get a large viewership and success with Taylor Sheridan's films and series so far. Yellowstone and its spin-offs, such as 1923, 1883, and more, garnered appreciation from viewers and critics alike.

Projects like Landman, Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, and more star some of the most renowned names in the industry. They have also been nominated for prestigious awards like the Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Creative Emmy Awards, and more.

However, the recent developments indicate that Taylor Sheridan will have to create a different IP for NBCUniversal, promising unique and new content. As for the existing projects, the ownership of content like Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and more will remain with Paramount.

Sheridan's time with Paramount is expected to last till 2029, so the fans of his work can expect the creator to build on the existing hit projects with Paramount till then. Along with the latest release of Mayor of Kingstown season 4, series like Landman season 2, Beth & Rip, The Madison, and Y: Marshals are set to be out soon.

Also read: Landman season 2 release date, cast details, where to watch, episode count, and other updates so far

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Stay tuned for more updates.

Edited by Eeshna Dashottar