There’s finally some good news forKevin Costner’sambitious Western,Horizon: An American Saga,although it’s maybe not the good news that fans would have been hoping to hear. We’re still waiting for a release date for the second part,Horizon - Chapter 2, but in the meantime, audiences can at least get a behind-the-scenes look at howthe films were made under Costner’s self-funded vision. Costner has also had a hand in the making of the documentary as it was produced via his agency, WME, and it will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey and challenges involved in bringingHorizonto life. However, the doc remains without a streaming home, though reports suggest that Max, the current streaming home forHorizon– Chapter 1, is considering it but has yet to view footage.
Set on the American frontier,Horizonfollows the birth of a small town and introduces a cast of settlerswith complex backstories. Chapter 1, which debuted earlier this year, received mixed reviews and underwhelmed at the box office.Horizon’s first part was released in theaters on June 11, 2025. The film had a production budget of approximately $100 millionbut underperformed at the box office, grossing around $38.2 million worldwideand critically, the film was divisive. However, the film found a second wind on VOD, suggesting an engaged fan base for Costner’s epic vision. Despite this, New Line Cinema indefinitely postponed the release of Chapter 2, which was originally set for an August premiere.
What Will the Future of ‘Horizon’ Be?
As of right now, the future of theHorizonsaga remains uncertain, with Chapter 2 still awaiting a release strategy from New Line, andCostner keen to film parts 3 and 4, as he explained to Today:
“I love the journey of this thing. It’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I love this movie… I made a promise to myself, I’m trying desperately to keep it, and to bring it to people, these kind of giant stories, and I hope that people fall in love with these characters.”
Given that the sequel is already complete, it’s likely it will see the light of day, though whether it will be in theaters or on streaming platforms is yet to be seen. Until then, the documentary might be the closest fans get to revisiting the dusty trails ofHorizon.Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west.
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