Kevin Costner Hints at Future Involvement in Yellowstone Despite Upcoming Season Without Him
Kevin Costner is staying positive despite facing a challenging year both personally and professionally. After finalizing a contentious divorce from Christine Baumgartner, the Yellowstone star has also dealt with drama surrounding his exit from the hit series. Additionally, his passion project, Horizon: An American Saga, a four-part Western film, has struggled to impress critics and perform well at the box office, contributing to tensions in his personal life and with the Yellowstone team.
Despite these setbacks, Costner remains optimistic. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at The HISTORY Channel’s HISTORYTalks event in Los Angeles, he reflected on his time with Yellowstone, stating, “That’s been a wonderful part of my life. Some things have a way of circling back,” though he added he hasn’t seen any signs of that happening yet. He hinted at a possible return, saying, “I have always been open to what I started. That story is not finished.”
Addressing the rocky debut of Horizon, Costner remarked, “I don’t mind going with the crowd, but if the crowd is not going where I want to go, I’m not really worried about going my other way.” He expressed a desire to find a collaborative partner to create lasting films over the next decade.
With a budget of $100 million, Horizon faced significant financial hurdles. Costner invested over $38 million of his own funds into the first film, which opened to just $11 million and has since grossed $32 million worldwide. Although the first installment premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, its sequel’s release has been indefinitely postponed following lackluster performance. Chapter 2 debuted at the Venice Film Festival last month, but its public release date remains uncertain.
Reflecting on the challenges, Costner said, “I’ve faced life with people being dismissive of me. But they can’t be dismissive of Horizon, because now it’s out of their hands. They might point to the box office numbers, but I know this movie is going to resonate for the next 50 years.”
