The Crowhas passed another global box office milestone. Rupert Sanders' 2024 gothic movie is an adaptation of the comic series, with Bill Skarsgård portraying the lead character Eric, who comes back from the dead to avenge the death of his fiancée, Shelly (FKA twigs).The Crowcastalso features Danny Huston, Josette Simon, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, and Karel Dobry. Unfortunately, the latest reimaging had an underwhelming box office debut,having just a domestic opening of $4.6 million.
PerCollider,The Crowpassed another global box office milestone ahead of its digital release. The film has now made over $20 million as it reaches its third week in theaters, witha global box office haul of around $21 million. This total comprises $9.2 million domestically and $11.8 million in international markets.
What This Box Office Total Means For The Crow?
The Crow Likely Lost Money.
WhileThe Crow’s box office total is notable, it still will not be enough for the film to profit. The adaptationwas made on a reported budget of around $50 million. Once the cost of publicity and marketing are considered, the film likely needed between $100 and $150 million at the box office to break even. In its entire run, the 2024 reimagingwill make only a mere fraction of this total, which means it is likely to lose a lot of money. It should be noted, however, that Lionsgate only paid for the $10 million distribution fee and did not fund the whole movie.
10 Reasons The Crow’s Reviews Are So Miserable
2024’s The Crow has been met with poor critical reviews, and here are the 10 biggest reasons why the film is getting received so negatively.
In addition to the lackluster financial earnings,The Crow’s critical reviewswere poor. Thefilm holds a rotten 22% on Rotten Tomatoes with 125 critics' reviews. The reception was more positive with audiences, but even the Popcornmeter was a mixed 64%. After three weeks in theaters,The Crowwill become available for Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) tomorrow, September 13, so its box office will likely plateau at the $21 million mark with viewers soon having access to the movie at home.
Why The Crow Did So Poorly
The Crow Caused Backlash Before It Even Released
There are several reasons whyThe Crowmay have struggled at the box office. I see the two most obvious reasons come down to the movie’s early backlash when the first footage of Skarsgård’s Eric was released and the negative reviews. These factors likely contributed to the disinterest long before its release. The 2024 adaptation was also released in a competitive part of the summer wherein it had to compete withAlien: RomulusandTrap. Whatever factor ultimately led toThe Crow’s demise, even the most recent box office milestone cannot save it from commercial disappointment.
The Crow
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The Crow (2024) is a dark and gritty reimagining of the original graphic novel. It follows Eric, who is resurrected from the dead to avenge his and his soulmate’s brutal murders. Armed with supernatural abilities, Eric seeks justice against the killers responsible, navigating through a corrupt city that is as much a character as he is. This adaptation introduces new elements to captivate the modern audience!
