Oscar-winning actor, director and producer, Kevin Costner He is best known for his iconic roles in the hit TV show ‘Dances with Wolves’, ‘The Bodyguard’ and ‘Yellowstone’. The consummate entertainer has had a legendary career spanning decades and earned respect in the film and television industry. His ambitious passions have often centered on his love of storytelling and cinema. His epic western, which also flopped in theaters, has just premiered on streaming.‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’ is now available to stream on Prime Video, following its release on the platform on May 23. Originally a 4-film saga and a passion project for Costner, the film stars Hayes Ellison, a lonely cowboy, set in 1859 in the lands from Wyoming to Kansas. The West tells the story of the expansion of the American West during the 15 years before and after the Civil War.
Kevin Costner’s departure from ‘Yellowstone’ to ‘Horizon’
Costner’s journey with this ambitious project begins when he decides to leave the smash hit ‘Yellowstone’ midway through Season 5. Amid disagreements over scheduling conflicts with his sprawling cinematic western, Costner will leave the series in June 2024. In the same month, “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” will be released.Box office disappointment for “Horizon: An American Saga.”Unfortunately, the film received lukewarm reviews and disappointing returns at the box office, casting doubt on the future of the larger project. The original theatrical run earned $29 million domestically and $9.8 million domestically, for a worldwide box office total of $38.8 million. Set with a production budget of $100 million before marketing costs, the realities are dire for the ambitious West.
What’s next for the ‘Horizon’ saga
Originally, ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ was slated to hit theaters in August 2024. However, due to the disastrous performance of the first film, ‘2. chapter’ was decided to withdraw from the planned premiere in the theater. Apart from the second entry to be screened at the Venice Film Festival in 2024, ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ has not been released to the public.After the screening in Venice, Costner admitted that the film “wasn’t a success”. The entire saga faces new challenges, but Costner remains adamant that the second installment, as well as Chapters 3 and 4, will see the light of day. Speaking at the Savannah Film Festival, Costner revealed that he is looking for “the right distribution partner” to bring the remaining chapters to audiences.The streaming release allows viewers to experience Costner’s passion project as the actor continues to search for the right distribution partner to complete his ambitious four-chapter vision.
