July 10th 2024.
The highly anticipated addition to Kevin Costner's successful Horizon franchise has been unexpectedly pulled from theaters just weeks before its original release date. The Hollywood actor, known for his role in the hit series Yellowstone, poured his heart and soul into creating his $100 million Western film, Horizon: An American Saga, with the first installment hitting theaters on June 28. Not only was it a passion project for the 69-year-old, but it was also a family affair as he cast his teenage son, Hayes, alongside stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, and Jamie Campbell Bower.
Unfortunately, despite the star-studded cast and years of hard work, the film only made $11 million at the US box office during its opening weekend and a total of $23.3 million worldwide. This left many questioning the fate of the remaining projects in the franchise. And with just a little over a month until the second chapter was set to premiere, movie executives have officially announced that it will no longer be released on August 16 as originally planned.
Instead, they have decided to release the first installment for streaming earlier than expected, debuting on demand on July 16. A spokesperson for New Line stated, "Territory Pictures and New Line Cinema have come to the decision to delay the release of Horizon: Chapter 2 on August 16 in order to give audiences more time to discover the first installment of Horizon, including on PVOD and Max. We are grateful for the support of our theater partners as audiences across the US continue to discover the film during its theatrical run."
Territory Pictures also expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming response from fans and theater owners, saying, "The audience's positive reaction to Horizon and their excitement for the continuation of the story in Horizon 2 has been truly gratifying. Kevin created this film for movie lovers who crave a journey. The support we've received only strengthens our belief in the audience and the films we have created. We are excited for the opportunity to expand the release window as we know it will only enhance the viewing experience of Horizon 2."
According to sources, Warner Brothers, the parent company of New Line, has already started informing theaters of the change. This comes as a shock to many, as advanced tickets for the sequel had already been sold in many locations. The first chapter of Horizon premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, receiving a standing ovation for over 10 minutes. The second installment, however, has been pulled from theaters.
Kevin wrote, directed, and starred in this epic production, which follows a family during the expansion of the American West. Joining him on screen were Sienna Miller and other talented actors. The idea for the film was first conceived in 1988, and Kevin eventually decided to turn it into a four-part saga. He even began filming the third chapter before attending Cannes. The star took a risk by investing around $38 million of his own money into the project, much more than the reported $20 million.
In a recent interview, Kevin spoke about the financial risk he took for Horizon, saying, "I haven't spent my life trying to make my pile grow bigger. I could have bought apartments, McDonald's, and other things to keep growing, but that's not who I am. I believe in what I do. Of course, I have fears like everyone else. I don't want to be humiliated." The Agency has reached out to representatives for New Line Cinema and Warner Bros for a comment on the unexpected change.
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