The second and final season of the neo-Western drama 1923 was announced in February 2023 after creator Taylor Sheridan realized the initial eight-episode order wasn't enough to conclude the story, expanding it to eight more episodes as part of the Yellowstone franchise. Starring Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, and Brandon Sklenar, the season follows the Dutton family in Montana during 1923–24 as they battle winter and land developers, alongside storylines about a separated newlywed couple and a fugitive Native American schoolgirl. Production faced delays from the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, shifting principal photography from Butte, Montana, to Austin, Texas, with filming running from July to November 2024 at a hefty $22 million per episode. Released on Paramount+ from February 23 to April 6, 2025, the season earned mostly positive reviews for its acting, writing, and cinematography, though some critics pointed out its large cast and melodramatic feel. It set viewership records and boosted local economies in Montana and Texas, but notably received no Emmy Award nominations despite other accolades for its locations, production design, and costumes.