Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' Transforms from Box Office Flop to Streaming Success
Kevin Costner's Troubled Western Series Is the Quietly Becomes a Streaming Sleeper Hit

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Kevin Costner's Western film 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1' flopped at the box office, earning $38 million against a $50 million budget. However, it has become a streaming success on Prime Video, ranking among the top ten most-streamed movies in the U.S.
- 01Kevin Costner left 'Yellowstone' to focus on 'Horizon: An American Saga', a project 35 years in the making.
- 02'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1' was released in theaters in June 2024 but was a box office disappointment.
- 03Despite its initial failure, the film has gained popularity on streaming platforms, ranking among the top ten on Prime Video.
- 04The sequel, 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2', is currently shelved despite being screened at the Venice Film Festival.
- 05Costner remains optimistic about the future of the saga, seeking the right distribution partner for its release.
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Kevin Costner's passion project, 'Horizon: An American Saga', has had a tumultuous journey. Initially, the film's first chapter, released in theaters on June 28, 2024, was met with disappointment, grossing only $38 million against a $50 million budget. Following this financial setback, the future of the saga seemed uncertain, particularly for its sequel, 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2', which was filmed simultaneously but has been put on hold. However, the narrative surrounding the film has taken a positive turn. Since its release on Prime Video, 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1' has surged in popularity, becoming one of the ten most-streamed movies in the U.S. This resurgence has sparked renewed interest in the franchise, with viewers eager to see what unfolds next. Costner, who has dedicated 35 years to this project, remains hopeful about the saga's continuation, actively searching for a suitable distribution partner to bring the sequel to audiences.
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