Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Resolves Costume Fee Dispute Amid Ongoing Financial Troubles
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Settles Costume Rental Lawsuit Amid Broader Financial and Legal Troubles
Kevin Costner’s production company behind Horizon: An American Saga has settled a lawsuit brought by United Costume Corporation over unpaid costume rental fees.
On Thursday, United Costume informed the court that the case had been resolved, though the terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
The lawsuit, filed in May, accused Costner’s loan-out firm, Horizon Series, of breaching its contract by failing to pay approximately $350,000 in rental fees for costumes used in Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 and its sequel. The complaint pointed to an initial $58,000 invoice in 2022 for Chapter 1, followed by a second deal in 2023 worth about $285,000 for the sequel.
The legal dispute highlighted broader financial concerns surrounding the Horizon project. Previously, New Line Cinema had initiated arbitration against Horizon Series, alleging breaches of a co-financing agreement. In a separate case, a stunt performer sued the company, claiming sexual discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to an unscripted rape scene.
Costner directed, co-wrote, starred in, and partially funded Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1, envisioning it as the first of four films. The sequel was originally scheduled to release just seven weeks after the first, but that plan was abandoned after Chapter 1—produced on a reported $100 million budget—grossed only $38 million globally. The second installment is now on hold to allow more time for audience growth.
As of last year, Chapter 3 remains unfunded and its production status is uncertain. Costner is reportedly seeking additional financing to complete the series.
