In an interview with Decider, Costner reacts to Horizon‘s streaming success. Though the legendary actor hasn’t seen the updated numbers yet, he shares that the delayed success tells him about the consistent demand for Western movies like Horizon. He explains that what sets his movie apart from other Westerns is the untold stories of the women during the time period. Check out Costner’s comments below:
I think it’s interesting that the movie came out six months ago and people are still finding it with little push from anywhere. It’s out there. It’s standing amongst the biggest movies of the year and it was streamed more than them. It tells me that people want to go places in their heart and their mind…
This American Western specifically has women in it. When we started writing it, women kept dominating my storyline. You have no West without women. But they were often drug out there against their will, and they just had to live in the fear and the dirt and everything, trying to keep their families clean.
Fans Might Get To See Chapter 2 This Year
Chapter 1 is currently among the top 10 most searched western movies on streaming. While Horizon has received mixed reviews from critics, with only a 51% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film’s 70% Popcornmeter score demonstrates that it is largely enjoyed by general audiences, especially by Western fans. While its slow-burn pace may not suit everyone, those who love the film enjoy its nostalgic Western feel and the intrigue it sets up for Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.
Our Take On Horizon’s Streaming Success
It’s Not Surprising Due To The Enduring Interest In Westerns
Costner’s comment about Horizon representing a certain place that people want to go in their hearts and minds reveals what the four-part epic is truly about.
Horizon‘s box office disappointment isn’t surprising, and the same can also be said about the film’s streaming success. Costner’s comment about Horizon representing a certain place that people want to go in their hearts and minds reveals what the four-part epic is truly about. Horizon is more about the feel and untold stories in Westerns than telling a story with a Western setting.
What Does The Future Hold For Horizon: An American Saga?
The Next 3 Movies Now Have A Possible Future
While Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 have yet to be filmed, Costner’s sweeping plans for the Western saga means the first one’s streaming success is only just the start. Future installments also need to prove their popularity if the epic is to continue, with everything from the characters in Horizon to their storylines meshing with the film’s focus on visual presentation. While Chapter 1 has already proven itself triumphant with this very intersection of ideas, later movies need to keep up the momentum to ensure the filmmaker’s story can be told in full.