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The continuation of a tale of the settlement of the American West. Follows the further adventures of the characters who first appeared in Horizon: An American Saga. The film was originally scheduled for release on August 16, 2024. However, following the commercial failure of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024), New Line Cinema removed its sequel from its original release date, delaying it indefinitely. Chapter 2 premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, with an uncertain theatrical release. It is followed by Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024). As seen in the first chapter, Costner once again pays homage to the tradition of American cinema, updating it with a modern yet respectful vision. Vast landscapes once again take center stage, reflecting the vastness and rawness of the Wild West, and giving the narrative an epic scope. In the second chapter of “Horizon: An American Saga,” Kevin Costner continues to impress with his skill as a director, immersing the audience in an increasingly organic interweaving of stories compared to the first installment. While the narratives were clearly distinct in the previous chapter, highlighted by the clever use of warm and cold tones to emphasize their separation, in this second part we see a gradual convergence of the plots and their characters. The mixture of colors symbolizes the progressive fusion of the stories, while the plot slowly reveals what is really hidden behind this “Horizon,” an evocative name displayed on the posters, increasing the public’s curiosity. Costner takes the viewer on an emotional journey, conveying not only the characters’ stories; trials but also their deep humanity, to the point that the audience itself begins to share their emotions and feelings. The combination of drama and comedy, more pronounced in this chapter, does not detract from the gravity of the story. On the contrary, it adds a lightness that blends well with the challenges and difficult decisions inherent in the journey west, all while remaining faithful to the essence of the narrative, maintaining the thread of the monumental difficulties and decisions faced by the pioneers, this second chapter serves as a sort of bridge between the initial immersion in the stories and the significant events that await us in the third, hinted at by the suggestive final clips, as was done at the end of the first episode. Once again, the actor-director leaves us with great anticipation, promising wonders and surprises in the next act. I cannot but reiterate my praise for the masterful score composed by John Debney, whose notes, skillfully intertwined with the images, offer a unique sensory experience that transports the viewer to another era. I conclude these reflections by repeating that "Horizon – An American Saga" is destined to etch its name into the pantheon of timeless cinematic masterpieces, and perhaps it already has, and will continue to be discussed for years to come. Arianna Villa. From Alien: Romulus to Road House, take a look at some of our favorite posters of 2024.