Collider has published a feature by Jake Hodges, dated 7 July 2026, revisiting Kevin Costner's standing as the leading Western star of the modern era and celebrating his 1990 epic Dances with Wolves. While the headline frames the piece around Costner returning to his Horizon saga with a fresh approach, the body text focuses almost entirely on the enduring legacy and commercial and critical success of Dances with Wolves, presenting Costner as the genre's defining face for a new generation.

The article notes that, against a reported budget of roughly $19 million, the three-hour film earned around $424 million worldwide ($184 million domestically and $240 million overseas), setting a record for the highest-grossing Western until Django Unchained's $450 million run. It also recalls the film's awards success, with 12 Academy Award nominations at the March 1991 ceremony and 7 wins, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. The remainder of the page is taken up by a promotional Taylor Sheridan Universe quiz rather than further reporting.