Kevin Costner Remains Optimistic Despite 'Horizon' Box Office Setback

Kevin Costner's Western epic 'Horizon: An American Saga' faced poor reviews and box office performance, leading to a delay in releasing its sequel. In a positive turn, the sequel premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Despite obstacles and self-funding challenges, Costner remains determined to complete the series.

Kevin Costner's Western epic, 'Horizon: An American Saga', experienced less than stellar box office performance, prompting studios to delay the sequel's release.

Speaking to reporters, Costner remained optimistic, noting the delay allowed 'Chapter 2' to premiere at the Venice Film Festival, just four months after the first installment received poor reviews at Cannes.

Despite financial challenges and project setbacks, Costner, who partially self-funded the series, stays committed to completing the four-part saga detailing settlers' challenges in the American West during the late 1800s.

Costner's resilience and dedication were evident as he expressed increased determination following rejection. 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2' was showcased out of competition on the final day of the Venice Film Festival.

(With inputs from agencies.)