Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 Release, Cancellation

Kevin Costner’s Western saga Horizon: An American Saga hit theaters in June 2024 to a mixed reception, but the real drama unfolded when Chapter 2 was yanked from its August release. This guide cuts through the confusion to lay out exactly what happened, where to watch, and what comes next.

Planned chapters: 4 ·
Chapter 1 release: June 28, 2024 ·
Chapter 2 original release: August 16, 2024 (cancelled) ·
Chapter 2 SBIFF premiere: February 14, 2025 ·
Streaming platform (Chapter 1): HBO Max ·
Netflix availability: Only Chapter 1 on Netflix as of 2025

Seven key facts frame the Horizon release puzzle:

Is there a chapter 2 for Horizon: An American Saga?

Confirmed Chapter 2 premiere at SBIFF 2025

• Chapter 2 exists and screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 14, 2025 (USA Today).
• Chapter 1 was released theatrically on June 28, 2024 (IMDb).
• No wide theatrical release for Chapter 2 has been announced as of early 2025 (AP News).

Status of Chapters 3 and 4

• Kevin Costner has plans for four total chapters (Wikipedia).
• Production of the remaining chapters depends on financial partnerships (Fox News).

The implication: Viewers have only one chapter to watch for now, with the sequel’s fate dependent on distribution deals.

Why was Horizon 2 pulled?

Box office performance of Chapter 1

• Chapter 1 grossed only $38 million worldwide against a reported $100 million budget (USA Today).
• Warner Bros. pulled the sequel due to poor box office (Fox News).

Costner’s financial and distribution issues

• Costner invested a reported $38 million of his own money (USA Today).
• New Line Cinema and Territory Pictures decided to pull the August 16 release on July 10, 2024 (AP News).

“The companies announced they were pulling the release to give audiences more time to discover Chapter 1.”

Fox News (news network)

What this means: Without a hit in theaters, the sequel lost its launchpad and Costner had to scramble for alternatives.

Why has Horizon 2 not come out?

Distribution rights and streaming negotiations

• After pulling Chapter 2 from theaters, Costner sought alternative distribution (Forbes (business)).
• Streaming rights are in flux between HBO Max, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video (What’s on Netflix).
• Costner has spoken about needing to find a partner for the remaining chapters (Fox News).

Festival circuit strategy

• Chapter 2 premiered at Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2024 (Wikipedia).
• The SBIFF premiere in February 2025 was another festival stop (USA Today).

The pattern: Festival screenings buy time while Costner works out a streaming deal, but no wide release is in sight.

How many parts is Horizon: An American Saga on Netflix?

What’s currently streaming on Netflix

• Only Chapter 1 is available on Netflix as of early 2025 (What’s on Netflix).
• No official announcement about Chapter 2 coming to Netflix (What’s on Netflix).

Comparison with HBO Max availability

• Chapter 1 is also available on HBO Max (JustWatch).
• Netflix distribution rights may be limited to Chapter 1 (What’s on Netflix).

The implication: Netflix viewers are locked into Chapter 1 only, while Amazon may become the exclusive home for the sequel.

Is Horizon chapter 2 worth watching?

SBIFF 2025 reviews and ratings

• Early festival coverage suggested Chapter 2 was “a significant improvement over Chapter 1” (USA Today (festival announcement)).
• No wide critic rating yet due to limited screenings (Decider (entertainment news)).

Comparison with Chapter 1 criticism

• Chapter 1 holds a 48% Rotten Tomatoes critic score (IMDb).
• Audience anticipation remains high among Western fans (Wikipedia).

The catch: Early positive buzz exists, but without wide release, the verdict is still out for most viewers.

Will Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 2 come to Netflix?

Existing Netflix deal for Chapter 1

• Chapter 1 is currently on Netflix, but no deal for Chapter 2 (What’s on Netflix).
• Netflix’s rights are likely limited to Chapter 1 (What’s on Netflix).

Potential acquisition by Amazon Prime Video

• A deal with Amazon Prime Video for streaming of Chapter 2 is expected later in 2025 (Forbes).
• No confirmed Netflix release date (What’s on Netflix).

“Chapter 2 remains in limbo, but a streaming deal with Amazon Prime Video appears to be the most likely path forward.”

Forbes (business analysis)

What this means: Netflix is out of the picture for Chapter 2; Prime Video is the likely destination.

“The companies announced they were pulling the release to give audiences more time to discover Chapter 1 on PVOD and Max.”

Fox News (news network)

“Chapter 2 will premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival after the theatrical release was scrapped.”

USA Today (mainstream news)

For Costner, the stakes are personal. With $38 million of his own money on the line and no guaranteed path for the remaining chapters, Horizon’s future depends on finding a distribution partner willing to bet on a sprawling Western epic. For viewers, the immediate choice is between Chapter 1 on Netflix or HBO Max, while waiting to see where Chapter 2 lands. For anyone invested in big-screen storytelling, the implication is clear: without a strong box office or a solid streaming deal, the saga may end unfinished.