Kevin Costner has returned to directing with his ambitious project Horizon: An American Saga, an epic in the western genre in which he has invested all his savings. Costner, who decided to leave his successful series Yellowstone to focus on this cinematic dream, has released the first installment of his saga, which premiered in June 2024. Despite his passion for this work, the film has not achieved the expected success at the box office, grossing only $38.5 million against a budget of $100 million. However, it received better reception on streaming platforms, suggesting a second wind for the work.
A great trilogy that is sinking
The audience’s response was mixed, and some critics have pointed out that, although Horizon has potential, it could have been better. Nevertheless, the moderate performance of this first part has generated uncertainty about the future of the saga and the possibility that Costner may not complete his ambitious project of four films.
Costner’s career has been marked by ups and downs, with achievements like Dances with Wolves and notable failures like Waterworld and Wyatt Earp The latter, which was directly competing at the box office with Tombstone, suffered a fate similar to Horizon, as it failed to connect with the audience. The question now circulating in the industry is whether Costner will be forced to abandon his project, affecting his reputation and future in Hollywood, just as has happened at critical moments in his career.
