Kevin Costner Sued Over “Horizon” Costumes, Claims Exceed $400,000
New legal troubles have emerged for Kevin Costner and the production of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. A historic Hollywood costume rental company has filed a lawsuit against the actor and several entities associated with the film, accusing them of failing to pay for costumes used on set. The claim exceeds $400,000, adding another layer of tension to a project already marked by financial and legal difficulties.The lawsuit was filed on December 22 in the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Western Costume Leasing Company, which claims to have provided “valuable costumes” for the second chapter of the epic saga without receiving payment. According to court documents, the producers accumulated unpaid invoices totaling $134,256.82, without ever disputing either the delivery or the quality of the costumes.In addition to the overdue rentals, the company is seeking approximately $150,000 in economic damages, $200,000 in legal fees, $40,000 in accrued interest, and a further $100,000 in punitive damages, along with any additional compensation the court deems appropriate.
The litigation comes at a critical time for Horizon, an ambitious multi-chapter project that Costner has largely self-financed. The star has stated that he invested at least $38 million of his own money to bring the project to life, despite the first film underperforming at the box office before achieving better results on streaming platforms. The theatrical release of the sequel was also delayed, although the film was screened at the Venice Film Festival in September 2025 and later at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in California.This is not the first controversy related to Horizon. In May, stuntwoman Devyn LaBella filed a separate lawsuit, alleging that the production involved her in an unplanned sexual assault scene without adequate protective measures. In a court filing, the actor strongly denied the allegations, calling them “absolutely false.”In May 2024, regarding the financial risks associated with the project, Costner told GQ: “That’s the message I want my kids to understand about who I am: that I do what I believe in. I have fear like everybody else. I don’t want to be humiliated.”In recent years, Costner reportedly faced numerous challenges securing funding to complete the saga. In 2024, according to The Hollywood Reporter, he even held talks with Saudi officials to financially support the subsequent chapters, but the deal did not materialize. In this context, the costume lawsuit represents yet another blow to the project’s stability.
