Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter Two will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September. Organizers confirmed that the second part of the Western epic, initially slated for a mid-August release, was rescheduled after Chapter One performed below expectations. The film will be screened out of competition on September 7, the festival's final day, alongside a showing of part one. Costner expressed his long-held desire to premiere the film in Venice.
Festival director Alberto Barbera praised the project as a "visionary" endeavor by Costner, who has invested heavily in recreating a crucial period in American history. The first part of the series premiered at the Cannes Film Festival but garnered only $23 million in its initial fortnight in theaters. New Line Cinema's decision to postpone the second chapter aims to give audiences additional time to engage with the initial installment.
Costner, having committed over 30 years and personal funds to the ambitious saga, has already started filming the third chapter. He envisions a four-part series. "I'm indebted to Alberto Barbera for his courage and leadership in committing to this cinematic journey," Costner stated, showing gratitude towards the festival's director. The 81st Venice Film Festival begins on August 28 and will also host premieres of notable films such as Joker: Folie à Deux, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and The Room Next Door. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)