Kevin Costner's High-Stakes Gamble with 'Horizon'

The actor-director invests millions of his own money in an ambitious four-part Western saga, facing critical and financial uncertainties.

Costner mortgaged his Santa Barbara property and invested over $100 million of personal funds.
Warner Bros. is distributing but not financing the films, leaving Costner to cover marketing costs.
Early reviews are mixed, with box office projections predicting a modest opening.
Costner's promotional efforts aim to leverage his 'Yellowstone' fanbase.
The project's success could influence future independent filmmaking ventures in Hollywood.