'Horizon 2' Release Pulled Due to First Film's Lukewarm Box Office, Says Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner has attributed the cancellation of his second "Horizon" film, "Horizon 2," to the underperformance of the first installment at the box office. Costner explained that the decision was made by the studio following the lackluster reception of the initial film. However, he managed to screen "Horizon 2" at the Venice Film Festival, where it was a last-minute addition and premiered out-of-competition on the festival's final day.

Despite these setbacks, Costner remains committed to completing the four-part series. He expressed gratitude towards Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera for facilitating the film's screening at the festival. Costner emphasized that "Horizon" is not intended as a political message but rather as a portrayal of America's historical struggles. The series' future remains uncertain, but Costner's determination to continue with the project is clear.