Decades after Lt. John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) chose a life among the Lakota, a new chapter opens through the gaze of his son: a man born between two worlds, raised in tradition, but facing the harsh reality of a land that already does not wait.

Return to the Plains is a deep and moving sequel that explores identity, heritage, and the spiritual weight of legacy. As railroad threatens to break sacred ground and old alliances tighten, Dunbar’s son must decide where he stands and why he is willing to fight in a world seeking to erase the past.

Filmed with reverence and authenticity, the film uplifts indigenous voices, honors the Lakota language, and expands the emotional landscape of the story with dignity and strength. With breathtaking frontier landscapes, soulful interpretations, and a soundtrack that echoes with history, this is a well-deserved comeback: not just a sequel, but a cinematic requiem.

“The earth remembers. We too must remember.”
Starring: Forrest Goodluck, Kevin Costner, Tantoo Cardinal, Irene Bedard and Wes Studi
In theaters Fall 2025

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