Kevin Costner’s upcoming movie Horizon: An American Saga has raised a lot of questions, including what “Horizon” actually means in the context of the film. Kevin Costner is one of the biggest stars in the modern era of Westerns, with him leading all kinds of Western movies as well as the massive Yellowstone franchise. Horizon: An American Saga is an all-new property in Kevin Costner’s Western filmography, and while it is exciting for fans of the actor, it isn’t clear exactly what the title is referring to.
Horizon: An American Saga is a unique project for Kevin Costner, as it is a big-budget period piece with a unique release pattern. The first trailer for Horizon: An American Saga is out now, giving a first look at the first entry in Costner’s upcoming Western franchise. As it turns out, the film will be split into two parts, with Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 being released on June 28, 2024, and Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 being released on August 16, 2024.
Horizon Is The Name Of A Place In The Kevin Costner Movie
Although the meaning of the film’s name has been a mystery for some time now, the first trailer for Horizon: An American Saga has finally revealed it. At one point in the trailer, a poster can be seen nailed to a pole, with it being an advertisement for home and farm real estate. The real estate that the poster is referring to exists in the town of Horizon, revealing that the title of Horizon: An American Saga refers to the film’s setting.
This town clearly is a significant setting in the film, as the movie’s title bears its name. However, there are still a lot of questions surrounding it, as it could be that Horizon is the main setting, or it could be that Horizon is a town that the characters are attempting to get to.
Horizon’s Trailer Fully Explains Why Kevin Costner Left Yellowstone For $100 Million Western Movie
Kevin Costner famously exited his hit series Yellowstone to make pet project Horizon: An American Saga and the trailer proves this was a good move.
What Horizon’s Meaning Reveals About The Movie’s Plot
Horizon’s meaning reveals a few key things about Horizon: An American Saga‘s plot, notably the importance of the town to the film. It isn’t known what role Horizon will play in the movie, but it clearly bears some significance. It is also possible that the film could revolve around the land in Horizon, as the poster that is seen is advertising land that is for sale.
Although Horizon: An American Saga isn’t based on a true story, it is possible that Horizon is a true town. Horizon City, Texas is a real place, and due to the film being a Western, it could be set in the state. However, nothing is confirmed yet, with more details about the story and setting of Horizon: An American Saga coming in the future.
Horizon: An American Saga
Horizon: An American Saga is a Western film directed by Kevin Costner, and sees him in the starring role. The film explores multiple generations surrounding the expansion of the American West before and after the Civil War. Horizon is the first in a series of four films, all of which were greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures.
- Director
- Kevin Costner
- Release Date
- June 28, 2024
- Studio(s)
- New Line Cinema , Territory Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Writers
- Jon Baird , Kevin Costner
- Cast
- Kevin Costner , Sienna Miller , Sam Worthington , Luke Wilson , Giovanni Ribisi , Thomas Haden Church , Jena Malone , Abbey Lee , Michael Rooker , Danny Huston , Isabelle Fuhrman , Jeff Fahey , Will Patton , Tatanka Means , Ella Hunt , Jamie Campbell Bower
