Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 Gets Streaming Release Date

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 sets a streaming release date as the Kevin Costner-starring Western drama hopes to regain momentum after a disappointing box office run. The first installment is expected to debut on Max very soon.

Warner Bros. has confirmed Chapter 1 will be available for streaming via Max on August 23just under two months after the film first hit theaters. The news comes after Chapter 1 It was released digitally in advance of its theatrical release, which only grossed $32.7 million at the box office against a $50 million budget.

Horizon is a four-part Western drama series that “explores the allure of the Old West and how it was won, and lost, through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner's ambitious cinematic adventure will take audiences on a thrilling journey through a country at war with itself, as seen through the lens of families, friends and enemies, all trying to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.” Costner is Horizonlead actor, co-writer and director, with the film marking the Oscar winner's first directorial effort since 2003 Open field.

Director Kevin Costner Stars in Horizon: An American Saga

Costner stars in Horizon along with Sam Worthington, Michael Rooker, Jena Malone, Sienna Miller and Giovanni Ribisi, with Chapter 1 boasting a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minute. Critics were not kind to Chapter 1with mixed reviews for its story and characters. However, Costner recently called out “dismissive” critics of the first installment, insisting Chapter 1 has great value in its narrative. Despite the difficulties during its cinematic run, Chapter 1 has achieved success in the video-on-demand sector.

Having first commissioned Horizon in 1988, Costner has long considered the Western drama as a passion project, having invested large sums of money in the film series. However, Chapter 1The difficulties at the box office have triggered a domino effect on Horizonthe four-picture plan, with New Line and Territory Pictures pulling out Chapter 2 from its theatrical release date, although the second installment is scheduled to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 7. Additionally, Chapter 3 Production has reportedly stalled due to financial issues, having dragged on past May, jeopardizing the future of Costner’s project.

Costner is a household name in the Western genre, having won the Oscar for Best Director for Dances with Wolves and winning a Golden Globe for his starring role in Yellow stone. Costner made his debut Horizon at the Cannes Film Festival in May, receiving rave reviews.

Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 1 is now available for rental/purchase via VOD and will be available for streaming on Max on August 23.

Source: Warner Bros.