At the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Kevin Costner debuted his long-awaited film, Horizon: An American Saga, fulfilling over three decades of ambition and dedication. Costner’s commitment to the project was evident as he mortgaged his home in Santa Barbara, California, to finance the $100-million passion project.

The screening of the 3-hour film received an overwhelming response, with every attendee rising to their feet for a remarkable 7-minute standing ovation, possibly extending beyond 10 minutes. Moved by the moment, the 69-year-old actor shed tears of gratitude, expressing his appreciation to the audience and acknowledging the support of those who believed in him.

Addressing the crowd, Costner reflected on the journey, thanking the actors and supporters who contributed to the project. He expressed his gratitude for discovering the film industry and emphasized the significance of the moment for him and his family.

Exciting news followed as Costner announced three more installments of the period western drama, with the premiere of part one scheduled for June 28 and part two expected in August.