The Western epic film 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1,' starring Kevin Costner, has officially wrapped up its theatrical release. The movie, which debuted on June 28, garnered $11 million in its opening weekend across 3,334 venues. Following a lackluster start, 'Horizon' transitioned to digital streaming on July 16, becoming available for purchase and rental on premium video on demand platforms while still being shown in theaters.
The conclusion of 'Horizon's' box office run was confirmed by The Numbers, a box office tracking service, as the movie was no longer listed in the weekend domestic theater counts. By its final weekend, 'Horizon' was only being screened in 71 venues, generating $2,813 in theater revenue on its last Wednesday. The film accumulated a total of $29 million in North American theaters, with an additional $2.4 million from international ticket sales, bringing its worldwide box office earnings to $31.4 million.
There is some uncertainty surrounding the actual production budget of 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1.' While The Numbers reported a $50 million production cost for both 'Horizon 1' and 'Horizon 2,' The Hollywood Reporter claimed that the initial film had a $100 million budget before advertising expenses. Kevin Costner reportedly contributed $38 million of his own funds towards financing 'Horizon,' with two private investors covering the remaining costs.
As 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1' concludes its cinematic journey, the fate of 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2' remains undecided. The sequel was recently pulled from its August 16 release date by Costner's production company and distributor, New Line Cinema. However, 'Horizon 2' is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 7, with a special screening of the first installment preceding the world premiere of the second chapter.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding 'Horizon 2,' reports indicate that Costner has already commenced production on 'Horizon 3.' The ongoing saga of 'Horizon' continues to captivate audiences and industry insiders alike, with the promise of more cinematic adventures on the horizon.
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