Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 is the first of the two-part epic western film directed by Kevin Costner, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Baird. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker also produced the film and stars as its main protagonist. Horizon has been Costner’s passion project, and he has been working on it since 1988. He has already finished production on the sequel and intends to make two more films in the franchise.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release date — when is Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 coming out?
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’s release date is Friday, June 28, 2024.
Chapter 2 will come out in theaters on August 16, 2024. The chapters will have their world premiere together as one film at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2024.
Trailer — watch it now
You can watch the Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 trailer below:
The trailer underscores what an ambitious project Horizon: An American Saga is. It is filled to the brim with grand imagery, larger-than-life characters, and astounding set pieces. Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 is slated to come out in theaters.
Cast — who is in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1?
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’s cast includes:
- Kevin Costner
- Sienna Miller
- Sam Worthington
- Giovanni Ribisi
- Abbey Lee
- Jena Malone
- Michael Rooker
- Danny Huston
- Luke Wilson
- Isabelle Fuhrman as Diamond
- Jeff Fahey
- Will Patton
- Tatanka Means
- Jamie Campbell Bower
Plot – what’s the story about?
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 takes place during the years of the American Civil War, with the narrative focusing on the people making their way toward the West in pursuit of a better life.
The film is likely to introduce the audience to the world that Costner intends to create in his Horizon films. The two chapters will focus on what happened when thousands of people began traveling toward the American West, which inevitably brought them into conflict with the Native Americans. The film will also shed light on the roles that the US military and independent individuals played in the expansion.
