Horizon 2: Why Is Its Release Date Delayed? Will It Come Out on MAX?

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, originally scheduled for release on August 16, 2024, has been delayed, prompting fans to wonder about the reasons behind this decision. They are also curious whether Kevin Costner and the team behind Horizon Chapter 1 have opted to cancel the film. Chapter 2 is the first sequel in Costner’s Horizon series and the second installment planned for his Horizon franchise, which includes four films.

Why was Chapter 2 delayed, and will the movie be canceled? Is it coming directly to Max? Here are your important FAQs answered.

Why was the Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 release date delayed?

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 was delayed by Kevin Costner’s Territory Pictures and New Line Cinema. They want to give audiences more time to watch and understand the first movie before releasing the sequel.

The Hollywood Reporter announced this news. The first film will now have a Premium VOD release on July 16, while still playing in theaters. Costner and New Line Cinema hope this move will grow the audience for the second film when it eventually drops in theaters.

The delay of Chapter 2 follows the box office flop of Chapter 1. According to Box Office Mojo, the first film has grossed $25.2 million worldwide and $23.4 million domestically, against a $100 million budget. Considering the poor financial performance of Chapter 1, Costner and the Horizon team likely want to avoid a similar fate for Chapter 2.

Will Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 be canceled?

There is no official confirmation that Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 has been canceled.

However, as of now, Chapter 2 does not have a theatrical release date. Further updates on the theatrical release of Chapter 2 will be provided once official details are available.

Will Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 directly release on MAX?

As per Deadline, there are currently no plans to release the movie directly on MAX.

Chapter 2, like its predecessor and the two planned sequels, will tell the stories of various characters living in the American frontier during the pre- and post-Civil War eras. Kevin Costner leads the cast as Hayes Ellison. The cast also includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Luke Wilson, Ella Hunt, and Will Patton.