Los Angeles, California – The release of the highly anticipated Kevin Costner Western epic, “Horizon: An American Saga,” has undergone a significant change in plans. The second installment of the film will no longer debut in theaters next month, as previously scheduled.
The decision to postpone the release of “Horizon: Chapter 2” was made by Territory Pictures and New Line Cinema, the film’s distributors. This move was made to allow audiences more time to discover and engage with the first installment of “Horizon,” which had a slow start at the box office.
Costing $100 million to produce, the first chapter of “Horizon” faced challenges in reaching profitability, despite Costner’s personal investment. The actor, who directed, co-wrote, and starred in the film, has already begun filming a third installment in what he envisions to be a four-part series.
The studio had initially planned for a rapid back-to-back release of the two Horizon films. However, after the underwhelming performance of the first chapter, the distributor opted to reassess its strategy.
Costner, a long-time advocate for the project, has been working on bringing “Horizon” to the big screen for over three decades. He has expressed his commitment to seeing the project through, even confirming his departure from a popular drama series to prioritize the film’s production.
In an interview, Costner reflected on the studio’s decision to release the films in quick succession, noting that the intention was to create a memorable viewing experience for audiences. Despite the challenges faced by the project, Costner remains dedicated to realizing his vision for “Horizon” on screen.
As the fate of the “Horizon” series hangs in the balance, Costner remains resolute in his pursuit of bringing his passion project to life. While the release of “Horizon: Chapter 2” remains uncertain, audiences can anticipate the arrival of the first installment on premium on-demand platforms in the coming weeks.