Kevin Costner Premieres 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2' at Santa Barbara Film Festival

The actor-director celebrated the U.S. debut of his ambitious Western saga alongside three of his children and reflected on the series' themes and evolution.

• Kevin Costner attended the U.S. premiere of 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2' on February 7, 2025, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, accompanied by three of his children.
• The multi-film Western project, which Costner began conceptualizing in 1988, aims to explore untold stories of the American West, including a greater focus on women’s roles in the era.
• Costner emphasized his commitment to creating films for audiences, expressing that movies should prioritize storytelling over political agendas.
• The screening included a preview of 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 3,' though no release date for Chapter 2 has been announced following its initial delay in 2024.
• During a Q&A, Costner discussed his creative approach, highlighting the importance of emotional depth and human moments over traditional Western tropes like gunfights.

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