Continuation of one history of the settlement of the American West. It follows the further adventures of the characters first introduced in Horizon: An American Saga. The film was originally scheduled for release on August 16, 2024. However, after the commercial failure of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024), New Line Cinema pulled the sequel from its original release date, postponing it indefinitely. Chapter 2 premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 7, 2024 with an unspecified theatrical release. Followed by Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024). As noted in the first chapter, Costner once again pays tribute to the traditions of American cinema, refreshing it with a modern, but careful vision. Vast landscapes once again take center stage, reflecting the vastness and wildness of the Wild West and giving the narrative an epic scope. In the second chapter of Horizon: An American Saga, Kevin Costner continues to amaze with his directorial skills, immersing the audience in an increasingly organic interweaving of stories compared to the first part. While in the previous chapter the narratives were clearly distinguishable, emphasized by the clever use of warm and cold tones to emphasize their separation, in the second part we see a gradual convergence of the plots and their characters. The mixing of colors symbolizes the gradual merging of storylines, while the plot slowly reveals what really lies beyond this “Horizon”, a name prominently presented on the posters, heightening the audience’s curiosity. Costner involves the viewer in an emotional journey, presenting not only the characters of the test, but also their deep humanity, so much so that the audience itself begins to share their emotions and feelings. The combination of drama and comedy, more pronounced in this chapter, does not diminish the seriousness of the story. On the contrary, it adds a lightness that blends well with the difficulties and complex decisions inherent in the westward journey, while remaining true to the essence of the narrative, maintaining the thread of hardship and monumental choice faced by the pioneers. This second chapter serves as a kind of bridge between the initial immersion in the story and the significant events that await us in the third, which are hinted at by the thought-provoking final clips, as it was done at the end of the first episode . And again, the actor-director leaves us in impatient anticipation, promising miracles and surprises in the next act. I can’t help repeating my praise for the masterful soundtrack composed by John Dabney, whose notes, skillfully interwoven with the visual effects, offer a unique sensory experience that transports the audience to another era. I conclude these thoughts by repeating myself, saying that “Horizon – American Saga” is destined to enter its name in the pantheon of eternal cinematic masterpieces – and perhaps it has already happened – and it will continue to be discussed in the following years. Arianna Villa.. From Alien: Romulus to Home on the Road, take a look at some of our favorite posters of 2024.