'Yellowstone' Prequel ‘1923’ Sets Netflix Release — Release Date, Cast, Plot: Everything You Need to Know

Netflix’s 2025 lineup offers a cinematic feast that promises to overwhelm even the most selective watchlists. This year, the platform has delivered a rich mix of genres, from bone-chilling horror and edge-of-your-seat thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies and explosive action. It has catered to every viewer’s taste while also reigniting nostalgia by reviving beloved classics for a modern audience. Now, with another fan favorite gem on the horizon, Netflix is set to keep eyes wide open and screens glowing.
With fan anticipation reaching a fever pitch, the Yellowstone prequel 1923 is finally saddling up for its Netflix debut across multiple territories. Here is everything you need to know.
The Duttons ride again: 1923 locks in a global Netflix premiere date
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The Sheridan-verse continues its global takeover as 1923, the Yellowstone prequel, is set to arrive on Netflix on July 9, 2025. The first season will be available in international regions, including most of Europe, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, such as Brazil.
This follows Netflix’s expanding licensing of Yellowstone, which began in January 2024. While Netflix US remains excluded due to Peacock’s exclusivity, the show has thrived in other markets, frequently appearing in top 10 rankings and remaining licensed through at least 2027.
With the Netflix release date confirmed, fans are buzzing with curiosity about the cast of 1923.
Big names, bigger drama: The cast of 1923 joins Netflix’s western lineup
1923 features a powerhouse cast led by Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton, the fierce matriarch, and Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton, her steadfast husband. Brandon Sklenar plays Spencer Dutton, a war-scarred adventurer roaming Africa, joined by Julia Schlaepfer as his spirited wife, Alexandra.
The ensemble also includes Jerome Flynn, Darren Mann, Isabel May, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves, Michelle Randolph, and Timothy Dalton as a ruthless tycoon, each adding depth, grit, and emotional firepower to this sweeping Western saga.
With an exceptional cast leading the charge, 1923 delivers a plot that stands out as both iconic and refreshingly original.
Netflix saddles up for drama: The untamed plot of 1923
As part of Netflix’s compelling 2025 slate, 1923 brings a gripping tale of survival and legacy. Set in a turbulent era marked by Prohibition, drought, and the early stirrings of the Great Depression, the series follows a generation of the Dutton family as they fight to preserve their land and name.
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A prequel to Yellowstone and a sequel to 1883, 1923 blends Western grit with emotional depth, with Isabel May returning as narrator Elsa Dutton. Both seasons feature eight powerful episodes.
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Are you excited to watch 1923 on Netflix this July? Let us know in the comments down below.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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