Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Settles Lawsuit Over Costume Rental Dispute Amid Broader Challenges

Kevin Costner’s production company behind Horizon: An American Saga has reached a settlement in a lawsuit over unpaid costume rental fees.

On Thursday, United Costume Corporation notified the court that it had resolved its case against Horizon Series, Costner’s loan-out firm. While the terms of the settlement were not made public, the resolution comes amid growing financial and legal troubles for the ambitious Western film series.

In May, United Costume sued Horizon Series for breach of contract, claiming roughly $350,000 in unpaid fees tied to Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 and its sequel. The company had invoiced the production in 2022 for around $58,000 for costume rentals for Chapter 1 and later agreed to provide additional costumes for the sequel under a deal worth an estimated $285,000.

The lawsuit added to the perception of financial strain surrounding the expansive project. Earlier, New Line Cinema filed an arbitration claim against Horizon Series over alleged breaches of a co-financing agreement. Separately, a stunt performer also sued the production, alleging sexual discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to an unscripted rape scene.

Costner, who directed, co-wrote, starred in, and partially financed Chapter 1, envisioned Horizon as a four-part epic. However, the franchise has faced major hurdles. The film’s sequel, originally scheduled for release just seven weeks after Chapter 1, was pulled from the release calendar after the first installment—reportedly made for around $100 million—grossed only $38 million worldwide.

As of last year, Chapter 3 remains unfunded and its production is on hold. Costner is reportedly seeking financing to complete the remaining films in the series.