Kevin Costner's highly anticipated film, "Horizon: An American Saga," has experienced a disappointing performance at the box office, leading to its early release on streaming platforms on July 15, less than a month after its theatrical debut on June 28.
Despite the setback, Costner remains undeterred, expressing his satisfaction with the film's final product.
As reported by Forbes, the film, which was a passion project for Costner, will soon be available for video-on-demand streaming on Prime. This move, while potentially embarrassing for the actor, does not seem to have dampened his spirits. Costner, in a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, shared his perspective on the film's underwhelming opening weekend. "Ive lived with movies and what happens to them on their opening weekend, he said. If we put so much pressure on that, were bound to be disappointed. Im really happy that Horizon looks like what its supposed to look like, and thats the way itll look the rest of its life. And thats really important to me in this process.
Despite the film's lackluster performance, it did manage to garner around $22 million in North American sales. However, the film's budget, reported to be anywhere between $50 million to $100 million, has not been recouped, casting a shadow over Costner's reputation and future career prospects. This comes on the heels of Costner's falling out with the creator of his career-reviving Western series "Yellowstone," which has left many of his fans disappointed.
Adding to the controversy, Costner's alleged "scheduling issues" and ego are reportedly hindering him from completing his role as John Dutton in "Yellowstone," a character many consider to be one of his best performances. This has further strained his relationship with his fans, who were expected to pay premium prices to watch "Horizon" in theaters during a heatwave.
The reasons for "Horizon's" failure are manifold, but its move to streaming services, while potentially embarrassing for Costner, may be the film's best chance at salvaging its four-part franchise. If Costner fails to complete the franchise, it would be a bitter irony, given his recent actions towards the cast, crew, and fans of "Yellowstone." As the saga of "Horizon" continues, Costner's fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see how this chapter in his career unfolds.
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