We may finally be one step closer to the theatrical, or streaming, release of Horizon Chapter 2. It was announced today that the film will have its U.S. premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). The premiere will also include a screening of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. Chapter 2 will be screened on February 7th, followed by a Q&A with Kevin Costner. Later in the festival, on February 13th there is a bonus screening of the behind-the-scenes documentary Beyond the Horizon. Which will be followed by a Q&A with Costner and Beyond the Horizon director Mark Gillard. Keep reading for the full schedule and more details on the festival.

Horizon: An American Saga Schedule At SBIFF

Friday, February 7 – Arlington Theatre

2:00 PM

  • Screening of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (FREE ADMISSION)

6:00 PM

  • Screening of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2
  • Q&A with Kevin Costner
  • Moderated by Roger Durling

Thursday, February 13 – SBIFF Film Center

8:20 PM

  • Screening of Beyond the Horizon (Behind-the-scenes documentary)
  • Q&A with Kevin Costner and Mark Gillard
  • Moderated by Claudia Puig
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Will Horizon Chapter 2 Be Released Soon?

It is still unclear when general audiences will get to see Horizon: Chapter 2. The film was first screened on September 7, 2024, at the Venice Film Festival. The US premiere 5-months later at the SBIFF appears to be another step in the right direction. However, whether it will receive a wide theatrical release, a limited run, or go straight to digital remains uncertain. Its recent release on Netflix, where it made its way into the Top 10, is also an encouraging sign for the film. While Kevin Costner has always envisioned the Horizon films as theatrical experiences, the lukewarm performance of Chapter 1 might force a reevaluation of that plan.

About The Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. Over the past 39 years, SBIFF has become one of the top 10 film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes, and symposiums, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire the Santa Barbara community through film.

For tickets and the full festival lineup, please visit here.

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