The premiere of the second part of the ambitious four-part western series by hand has been postponed Kevin Costnersince the first film was not a satisfactory box office.

Horizon: An American Saga running three hours and one minute, it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May to mixed reviews. It debuted in theaters on June 28 with just $11 million and has grossed less than $25 million worldwide.

Both productions focus on the “epic journey of the expansion of the American West,” including the Native Americans and settlers who settled the land both before and after the Civil War.”

The second film’s August 16 release has now been pushed back “to give audiences a greater opportunity to discover the $100 million first,” according to a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter by Territory Pictures and New Line Cinema.

As part of this effort, the first part will debut on Premium VOD on July 16.

“Kevin made this film for people who love cinema and wanted to take a journey” refers. “The support we’ve received from moviegoers and cinema owners as they watch the first chapter of this saga helps strengthen our belief in them and the films we’ve made, and we thank them for coming along for the ride.” .

No new release date has been set at this time, but the intention for a theatrical release remains. THE Costner and his team plan to resume filming the third installment in August.