Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1

"Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1" is a 2024 American epic Western film directed and produced by Kevin Costner, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Baird. Serving as the first installment in a planned series, the film features an ensemble cast including Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, and Giovanni Ribisi. The narrative unfolds in the Midwestern territories during the American Civil War, focusing on the lives of various characters confronting the challenges and trials of that era. Costner conceived the idea for an epic Western in 1988, but the project remained in development for decades. It wasn't until January 2022 that production was confirmed, with plans to shoot the first two parts of the intended tetralogy back-to-back and release them on HBO Max. The main cast was finalized in August 2022, with filming taking place from August through November in Utah. "Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1" premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2024, and was released in U.S. theaters on June 28, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $38.7 million worldwide.