Chapter 2 Yanked From Launch Schedule After First Movie Bombs

As for “Chapter 2,” it looks like there is a small likelihood the second movie may nonetheless ultimately get a delayed theatrical launch, however studying between the traces right here, it is in all probability extra seemingly that it finally ends up going straight to VOD. Similar with the third and fourth films, which by no means obtained distribution offers within the first place. And that is assuming Costner even pushes by and completes his imaginative and prescient of creating 4 movies.

At present, it seems to be like the primary movie goes to lose some huge cash, organising the remainder of the franchise to falter as properly. It’s believed that “Chapter 2” additionally comes with a price range within the $100 million vary, which means some huge cash is on the road. It’s not a lot of New Line’s cash, nevertheless, as they’re simply advertising and distributing the movie for a charge. Costner put $38 million of his personal money into the mission. He additionally secured quite a lot of financing from mysterious buyers, along with promoting off overseas rights to assist pay for the manufacturing. Costner is on the hook for the advertising prices, as properly. He is already in manufacturing on “Chapter 3,” and all indicators at the moment point out he intends to proceed, however time will inform. Costner is actually banking on the DVD market to assist make up the distinction.

There’s some huge cash on the road right here. For theater house owners, this can be a last-second change they must grapple with. Tickets have been already being offered for the second installment of “Horizon,” and people tickets will have to be refunded. In a separate assertion, Territory Footage had this to say concerning the determination:

“The viewers response to Horizon, and enthusiasm for seeing our story proceed in Horizon 2, has been extremely gratifying. Kevin made this movie for individuals who love films and who needed to go on a journey. The help that now we have obtained from movie followers, and the theater house owners, as they expertise the primary chapter of this saga solely serves to bolster our perception in them and the movies that now we have made, and we thank them for approaching board for the journey. We welcome the chance for that window to be expanded as we all know it’s going to solely serve to boost the expertise of seeing Horizon 2.”

“Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” is in theaters now.