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A sequel to the story of the founding of the American West. It continues the adventures of the characters who first appeared in Horizon: An American Saga. The film was originally scheduled to hit theaters on August 16, 2024. However, after the commercial failure of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024), New Line Cinema pushed back the original release date for the sequel and postponed it indefinitely. Chapter 2 premiered on September 7, 2024 at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, but its theatrical release is uncertain. It will be followed by Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024). As in the first chapter, Costner is once again paying tribute to the tradition of American cinema and updating it with a modern but respectful vision. The vast landscapes are once again the center of attention, reflecting the vastness and harshness of the Wild West and giving the story an epic scope. In the second part of Horizon: An American Saga, Kevin Costner continues to amaze with his directorial talent and, compared to the first part, immerses the audience in an increasingly organic interweaving of stories. If in the previous part the stories were clearly separated, highlighted by the skillful use of warm and cold tones, emphasizing their separation, in this second part we see a gradual convergence of storylines and their characters. The combination of colors symbolizes the gradual convergence of storylines, as the plot gradually reveals what really lies behind this Horizon – a name that is impressively displayed on posters, increasing the curiosity of the audience. Costner takes the viewer on an emotional journey, conveying not only the history of the characters, but also their trials, but also their deep humanity, so that the audience itself begins to share its emotions and feelings. The combination of drama and comedy, which is more pronounced in this part, does not diminish the seriousness of the story. On the contrary, it provides a lightness that perfectly matches the challenges and difficult decisions that the journey to the west entails, while remaining faithful to the essence of the narrative and maintaining the common thread of difficulties and huge decisions that the pioneers face. . This second chapter is a kind of bridge between the initial immersion in the stories and the significant events that await us in the third, as hinted at by the evocative final passages, as was the case at the end of the first episode. Once again, the actor and director leave us in joyful anticipation and promise wonders and surprises in the next act. I cannot but praise the masterful film music of John Debney, whose notes, masterfully intertwined with the images, create a unique experience Provide a sensory experience that transports the audience to another era. I conclude these reflections by reiterating that “Horizon: An American Legend” is destined to add its name to the pantheon of timeless cinematic masterpieces – and perhaps it already is – and will be discussed for years to come. Arianna Villa. From Alien: Romulus to Road House, take a look at some of our favorite posters for 2024.