Kevin Costner's Horizon Chapter 1 Debuts on Prime Video

The first chapter of Kevin Costner's ambitious Western saga has arrived on Prime Video, nearly two years after its theatrical release underperformed at the box office. "Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1" began streaming on the platform, offering a new viewing window for the epic that Costner directed, co-wrote, and starred in.

The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival before opening in theaters on June 28, 2024, is the initial installment in a planned multi-part series. Set during the Civil War era, it follows a sprawling ensemble of characters, including Costner's lone cowboy Hayes Ellison, as they navigate the dangers and promises of the American West. The project represents a significant passion undertaking for Costner, who reportedly invested a substantial amount of his own money into its production.

However, the film's commercial reception complicated its future. It earned approximately $29 million domestically and $38 million worldwide against a reported budget of $100 million. In response, distributor New Line Cinema postponed the release of the already-completed "Chapter 2," which was originally scheduled for August 16, 2024. At the time, the studio...