Kevin Costner’s highly anticipated sequel to the film “Horizon” has been pulled from its scheduled release after the first film failed to perform well at the box office. The first film premiered at the Cannes film festival and received negative reviews, with a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics, including The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw, described it as a “handsome-looking but oddly listless” western.
Both films have a combined budget of $100 million, but the first installment only made $11 million in its opening month and less than $25 million worldwide. As a result, the release of the second film has been postponed to give audiences more time to discover and appreciate the first chapter of the saga. The filmmakers believe that expanding the window of time between the two releases will enhance the overall experience of watching the sequel.
In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, it was mentioned that the film was made for people who love movies and who wanted to go on a journey. The filmmakers express their gratitude for the support they have received and believe that the delay will only serve to improve the audience’s experience of watching “Horizon 2”. The first film was made available to rent in the US on July 16th and will soon be available on Max. Those who had purchased advance tickets for the second film will be offered refunds, and a new release date for the sequel has yet to be announced.
Kevin Costner reportedly invested $38 million of his own money into the saga, with plans for two more films after the second one. He stars in the films alongside Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, and Luke Wilson. Despite the underwhelming box office performance of the first film, Costner remains optimistic and values the creative vision and the final look of the movie. He acknowledges the pressure on opening weekend revenues but emphasizes that he is most satisfied when the film meets his artistic expectations.
Despite the setback, Costner remains dedicated to the project and looks forward to the success of the series.
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