The Horizon Box Office Projections Complicate the Third Movie Plans
Early on problems for Costner's new franchise could arise. According to an early analysis of Horizon's Box Office potential, the first film might not be profitable. According to that source, knowledge and interest in Horizon have declined since the movie's first announcement, and the $17 million opening weekend it was originally expected to draw is now only $12 million. The first two sections have a budget of $100 million, and Costner has already spent $38 million of his own money on Horizon, hence such a low opening weekend projection raises major concerns.
The fact that Costner has already scheduled four movies for the series only serves to highlight that issue. Should the first chapter of the story suffer greatly, the image for the next three films is quite dismal. Chapter 3 is in a far less safe position while Horizon Chapter 2 has already completed production and has a defined release date.
Though it might not happen, Horizon 3 has begun filming.
Though it might not be completed, Horizon Chapter 3 is already under filming. Costner informed Deadline in May that he intended to start shooting even before he had obtained financing for the entire production; so, it is quite likely the movie still lacks full finance. That puts Chapter 3 in a somewhat unstable state, one that might be totally contingent on the success, or failure, of the first two volumes. Should they not make a profit at the Box Office, it is unlikely Costner would be able to locate the remaining money required, thus Horizon Chapter 3 might be doomed.
Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga's first film starts the grandiose passion project of actor-director. The story of the film probably will examine several generations both before and after the Civil War around the spread of the American West. With a great cast and a narrative spanning much ground, it will be a visual feast.
Horizon 3 Not Happening Risk Affecting the First Two Films
Should Horizon fail at the movie office, not only would Horizon 3 suffer but the first two episodes of the story will suffer as well. Horizon has always been set out as a four-part narrative. This means that many of the ideas, people, and story elements presented in Horizon chapters 1 and 2 won't be resolved in the movies themselves; such conclusions would thus be preserved for chapters 3 and 4. Should the second half of the narrative be canceled, those who did appreciate the first half will have no ending for the narrative.
Furthermore, many spectators will walk in knowing that Horizon Chapters 3 and 4 might not happen, thus they will be ready to see a film with no finish. Even if they don't fall short at the box office, simply the prospect of not witnessing the end of the story could be sufficient to turn off viewers. Horizon's possible failure runs the serious danger of turning into a vicious loop damaging every chapter in the series.
Before the First Film Is Even Released, Kevin Costner's Horizon Sequel Plan Has a Major Problem.
Although the film hasn't yet been released, Kevin Costner's forthcoming Western epic Horizon: An American Saga already presents a significant issue to consider. From the time Horizon was initially proposed, Costner's concept has been divisive. Costner departed Yellowstone about the same time he started working on Horizon; the precise reasons of his leaving and how it connected to his new Western movie are still unknown. That was Horizon's first challenge; it was hardly the last, and the most recent one it is dealing with could prove to be its toughest.
Horizon is to be a four-part Western epic, and the first two films have already finished filming. The first is scheduled for publication on June 28; Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 will premiere in August. Those release dates are verified; the rest of the franchise is less clear-cut. A fresh development ahead of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1's publication could seriously jeopardize the rest of the story.
The Obstacles Ahead
Given some previous events, Horizon's present difficulties are a true shame. Many have likened Costner's goal with Horizon to Francis Ford Coppola's concept for Megalopolis, his self-funded passion project. The assessments of Megalopolis are already split, and combined with Horizon's concerns, they highlight two particularly vulnerable single person's creative vision products. Should both of them fail, it might be a significant setback for really innovative and driven films going forward. With Horizon: An American Saga, Kevin Costner is running a great risk; hopefully, his gamble comes off.
Kevin Costner is in the leading role in his Western flick Horizon: An American Saga. The movie looks at several generations both before and after the Civil War around the spread of the American West. Horizon is the first of four movies, all of which Warner Bros. Pictures approved.
