Kevin Costner “Horizon: An American Saga – Yellowstone Chapter 1” is officially leaving Netflix U.S. on Tuesday, July 15, so if it’s still sitting in your watchlist, now’s the time to hit play.
The three-hour Western epic got off to a rocky start in theaters, bringing in just over $38 million at the box office, roughly the same amount Kevin Costner personally invested into the first two chapters (which were filmed back to back). Considering the project reportedly cost around $100 million, it’s safe to say things didn’t go quite as planned.
The lukewarm reception was enough to derail the theatrical release of Chapter 2, which was pulled from its original August 2024 slot. Though it premiered at film festivals, it never made it to theaters and still doesn’t have a confirmed release date.
It’s a far cry from Costner original vision: a sprawling four-part saga meant to redefine the modern Western. But despite the bumpy road, the first movie found new life on Netflix back in January. After being added to the platform, the movie quickly climbed the streaming charts, proving that there’s still interest especially among “Yellowstone” fans curious to see what Costner has poured his heart (and wallet) into.
After briefly finding a second wind on Netflix, it’s probably already slipped back into the shadows again. But if you’re in the mood for an old-school Western with big ambitions (and a long runtime), “Horizon: An American Saga” might be the perfect pick before it leaves Netflix.