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Marshals Season 2 premieres Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, also streaming on Paramount+. CBS confirmed the date in a teaser trailer that aired during the Big Brother Season 28 premiere — the first time Marshals has landed a fall slot instead of a midseason debut.
The wait will be short by Yellowstone-universe standards. Production began June 8, 2026, in Park City, Utah — barely two weeks after the Season 1 finale aired — and Season 2 is expanding to 18-20 episodes, up from Season 1's 13.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Renewal | Confirmed — less than two weeks after the series premiere |
| Filming | Started June 8, 2026, in Park City, Utah |
| Premiere date | Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8 p.m. ET |
| Episode count | 18-20 episodes (up from 13 in Season 1) |
| Network | CBS (broadcast), streaming on Paramount+ |
| Confirmed returning | Luke Grimes, Tatanka Means, Ash Santos |
This page tracks every Marshals Season 2 update — bookmark it, as we update it with each announcement.
Premiere Date Confirmed: October 4
CBS confirmed the October 4, 2026 premiere date via a teaser trailer, keeping Marshals in its established Sunday 8/7c slot as it moves from a midseason debut to a full fall-lineup anchor. That move signals real confidence from the network: Marshals is one of only two Yellowstone-universe shows with new episodes airing in 2026 H2, alongside no immediate competition from Dutton Ranch or The Madison.
The same teaser fueled a separate storyline: it notably didn't feature several Season 1 main cast members, prompting fan speculation about departures. CBS hasn't confirmed any cast changes — this page will update the moment the full Season 2 cast is official.
Filming Is Underway in Park City
On June 8, 2026, CBS formally announced that Marshals Season 2 had begun filming in Park City, Utah, sharing first-look photos of Luke Grimes back in character as Kayce Dutton.
The fast turnaround tells you how CBS views the show. Marshals earned its Season 2 renewal less than two weeks after the series premiere — one of the fastest renewals in the Yellowstone universe — and the June production start positions it as the anchor of CBS's fall lineup.
For a franchise where fans routinely wait 18+ months between seasons (Dutton Ranch Season 2 is not expected until mid-to-late 2027), Marshals returning roughly six months after its finale is the exception, not the rule.
Who Is Returning for Season 2?
Three cast members are confirmed via CBS's first-look photos and production announcement:
- Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton — the former Navy SEAL turned U.S. Marshal at the center of the series
- Tatanka Means — returning to the unit
- Ash Santos — returning to the unit
We'll update this list the moment CBS confirms the rest of the Season 2 cast.
Where Season 1 Left Off
The Season 1 finale, "Wolves at the Door" (May 24, 2026), ended with Thomas Rainwater under attack and Kayce forced into protection mode, revealing that the threat surrounding Broken Rock is bigger than any single case.
The finale's cliffhanger fates have since been clarified by the creative team in post-finale interviews, and Season 2 picks up with that larger conspiracy as its spine. For the full breakdown, read: Marshals Season 1 Ending Explained.
What Season 2 Needs to Answer
1. Who is behind the attack on Rainwater? The finale framed it as organized and connected — not a lone actor.
2. Can Kayce keep both worlds? The series premise — cowboy skills, SEAL training, federal badge — keeps pulling Kayce between family and duty.
3. Which Season 1 faces return? The October 4 teaser left out several Season 1 regulars — the biggest open question until CBS confirms the full cast.
4. More Yellowstone crossovers? Marshals is the only universe show airing new episodes in 2026 H2 — making it the franchise's flagship until Dutton Ranch returns.
How Marshals Fits the Yellowstone Universe
Marshals follows Kayce Dutton after the events of Yellowstone's finale — with the ranch gone, he joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit bringing federal justice to Montana. It is a continuation, not a prequel: the events of Yellowstone are its direct backstory.
New to the franchise? Start with: Is Marshals Connected to Yellowstone? and the Best Order to Watch Yellowstone.
Quick FAQ
When does Marshals Season 2 premiere?
Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, also streaming on Paramount+.
Is Marshals Season 2 filming now?
Production began June 8, 2026, in Park City, Utah, ahead of the October 4 premiere.
Is Luke Grimes returning?
Yes. Luke Grimes is back as Kayce Dutton and appears in CBS's first-look production photos and the Season 2 teaser.
Where can I watch Marshals?
New episodes air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. All 13 Season 1 episodes are streaming now.
How many episodes will Season 2 have?
18-20 episodes, up from Season 1's 13 — a notable expansion for the show's first fall-lineup season.