Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 – Everything we know
Warner Bros.Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 is, well, on the horizon. Kevin Costner is back in the saddle for the second installment of his four-part Western epic, despite a questionable future for the series.
After leaving Yellowstone to finally see out his passion project thirty years in the making, Kevin Costner‘s epic vision is in full swing. Chapter 1 has been and gone, leaving behind some middling reviews and a poor box office performance.
But you can’t keep a good cowboy down, and Costner is determined to see out his Western dream. So far, we’ve had bandits, a wagon trail, and two brutal massacres – and that’s just three hours in.
Chapter 2 is on the way, but a bumpy release plan and some cold feet from distributors make this budding franchise’s future uncertain. Here’s what you need to know about Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.
Does Chapter 2 have a release date?
Chapter 2 has been delayed, with no new release date announced.
Horizon: An American Saga – Part 1 hit theaters on June 28, 2024. The original plan was to release Chapter 2 in August, just two months after the first installment.
However, The Hollywood Reporter announced the theatrical delay for Horizon: An American Saga – Part 2 on July 10. The decision to delay it was mutually made by Costner’s production company, Territory Pictures, and New Line Cinema. As of now, there’s no confirmed release date.
The delay was to allow viewers more time to catch Chapter 1 when it arrived on streaming services (July 16) after a disappointing box office run. At the time of writing, the movie is currently available to stream on Max.
Paramount+This does put the fate of the third and fourth installments into question, with Costner telling press at Venice International Film Festival he “doesn’t know” how he’ll make Chapter 3, but maintained that he would find a way.
Horizon: An American Saga cast
Kevin Costner will return to direct and star in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 as Hayes Ellison, alongside the majority of the Chapter 1 cast.
With many of the main characters’ fates still up in the air, the likes of Sienna Miller, Luke Wilson, and Sam Worthington will return. Not to mention, there’s a new face joining the crew: Giovanni Ribisi, who’s appearance was teased in the end montage of Chapter 1.
The only cast member who won’t be returning is Jamie Campbell Bower as Caleb Sykes, since he met his end during a gunfight with Costner’s Ellison in the first movie.
Here’s the Chapter 2 cast so far:
- Kevin Costner as Hayes Ellison
- Sienna Miller as Frances Kittredge
- Sam Worthington as First Lt. Trent Gephardt
- Giovanni Ribisi as H. Silas Pickering
- Michael Rooker as Sgt. Major Thomas Riordan
- Danny Huston as Col. Albert Houghton
- Jena Malone as Ellen Harvey/Lucy
- Michael Angarano as Walter Childs
- Abbey Lee as Marigold
- Luke Wilson as Matthew Van Weyden
- Ella Hunt as Juliette Chesney
- Tom Payne as Hugh Proctor
- Georgia MacPhail as Elizabeth Kittredge
- Will Patton as Owen Kittredge
- Isabelle Fuhrman as Diamond Kittredge
What is Horizon: An American Saga about?
The official synopsis reads: “In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic Westerns, Horizon: An American Saga explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won – and lost – through the blood, sweat and tears of many.
“Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s ambitious cinematic adventure will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends, and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.”
Over the four films, the audience will see the history and legacy of the American West unfold, and will also focus on the storylines of several major characters. Those include the romance between Francis and Trent, Lucy’s quest to find her child, and the wagon trail led by Matthew.
Plus, there’s the ongoing conflict between the Native American tribe and the men out to slaughter them. Not to mention the continued quest for land and stability, all fronted by Silas Pickering, who attempts to sell the dream to those poor, weary travelers.
Right now, it’s not clear where Costner’s four-part vision will end up, though we can guess (and hope) that the storylines will converge on each other by the end of the series.
Is there a trailer?
The full trailer for Horizon: An American Saga was officially released on February 26, 2024. At the time of writing, there is no specific trailer for Chapter 2.
Prior to this, there was also a teaser for Horizon, which dropped on October 5, 2023. You can check it out here:
If you’re a fan of Horizon and Yellowstone, you can check out our guide to every Yellowstone cameo in Horizon. You can also find out why Kevin Costner isn’t concerned about Horizon flopping and see why we think Yellowstone proves cowboys should cry more.