Box Office Prospects of Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One

SOURCE www.hollywoodreporter.com
Kevin Costner's independently financed Western epic Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One is facing box office challenges with an estimated $12 million opening, while Paramount's 'A Quiet Place: Day One' is expected to dominate the weekend with $40 million. Costner believes tracking isn't capturing his fan base, mainly in the middle of the country.

Key Points

  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One facing box office challenges with estimated $12 million opening
  • Paramount's 'A Quiet Place: Day One' expected to dominate weekend with $40 million
  • Costner believes tracking isn't capturing his fan base

Pros

  • Passion project for Kevin Costner
  • Followed by two more planned films
  • Large chunk of budget financed through foreign sales

Cons

  • Facing box office challenges
  • Cost $100 million to make before marketing
  • Tracking not capturing fan base