Inside Out 2 Dominates Box Office as Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga Falls Short with $11M

Entertainment | July 1, 2024, 5:54 a.m.

Kevin Costner's $100 million gamble, "Horizon: An American Saga," failed to make a splash at the box office with a lackluster debut. The Western film, the first in a four-film series, only managed to earn $11 million and received a tepid response from critics, scoring just 40% on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, Disney's animated sequel "Inside Out 2" continued its dominance, holding the top spot for the third consecutive week with $57.4 million in earnings. The sequel has surpassed $1 billion worldwide, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success. The future of Costner's franchise remains uncertain, with the second chapter set to debut in August. If it fails to perform well, there may be pressure to cancel the remaining films. Costner has faced similar challenges in the past, as seen with 1995's "Waterworld." The profitability of "Horizon: An American Saga" remains to be determined.