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A sequel to a story about the settlement of the American West. It 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 date. It will be followed by Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024). As noted in the first chapter, Costner once again pays homage to the tradition of American cinema, refreshing it with a modern, yet full-bodied vision. Vast landscapes once again take center stage, reflecting the vastness and rawness of the Wild West and giving the story an epic scope. In the second chapter of “Horizon: An American Saga”, Kevin Costner continues to impress with his directorial skills, immersing the audience in an increasingly organic interweaving of stories compared to the first part. While the narratives were clearly different in the previous chapter, emphasized by the clever use of warm and cool tones to emphasize their separation, in this second part we see a gradual convergence of the plots and their characters. The mixing of colors symbolizes the progressive merging of the stories, while the plot slowly reveals what is really hidden behind this "Horizon", a name that is evocatively depicted on the posters, increasing the curiosity of the audience. Costner takes the viewer on an emotional journey, conveying not only the characters' trials, but also their deep humanity, so much so that the audience itself begins to participate in their emotions and feelings. The combination of drama and comedy, more pronounced in this chapter, does not diminish the seriousness of the story at all. On the contrary, it adds a lightness that blends well with the challenges and difficult decisions inherent in the journey west, all the while remaining true to the essence of the narrative, maintaining the thread of the difficulties and monumental choices that the pioneers faced. This second chapter serves as a kind of bridge between the initial immersion in the stories and the significant events that await us in the third, foreshadowed by suggestive final clips, as was done at the end of the first episode. Once again, the actor-director leaves us in eager anticipation, promising wonders and surprises in the next act. I cannot help but repeat my praise for the masterful score composed by John Debney, whose notes, skillfully intertwined with the visuals, offer a unique sensory experience that transports the audience to another era. I conclude these reflections by repeating myself, saying that "Horizon – An American Saga" is destined to etch its name into a pantheon of timeless cinematic masterpieces – and perhaps already has – that will continue to be debated for years to come.Arianna Villa.. From Alien: Romulus to Road House, take a look back at some of our favorite posters of 2024.