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Rupert Sanders’ much-anticipated reboot ofThe Crowhas failed to take flight, crashing hard at the North American box office.
Despite the hype surrounding this R-rated adaptation of the beloved graphic novel, the numbers tell a grim story: the $50 million production grossed just $2 million in its opening weekend.
With such a dismal performance, the film didn’t even manage to break into the top five, leaving many to wonder what went wrong.
Keep on reading for more details!
A Promising Premise That Didn’t Deliver
Fans of the original 1994The Crowfilm, which has since achieved cult status, had high hopes for this reboot.
The dark, gritty narrative and the film’s iconic status had many expecting a blockbuster revival.
However, despite its promising premise,The Crowsimply didn’t resonate with audiences.
The film received aB- CinemaScore, a rating that typically indicates lukewarm reception but not necessarily a box office disaster.
Yet, in this case, the score seemed to reflect a lack of enthusiasm that translated into adisappointingturnout.
Meanwhile,The Forge, a faith-based film by Sony Affirm, also surpassedThe Crowin earnings.
Both films landed in the fourth and fifth spots at the box office, leavingThe Crowtrailing behind in eighth place.
It wasn’t just the new releases that outshoneThe Crow. Even films likeTwisters, in its sixth weekend, and the re-release ofCoralinemanaged to draw larger crowds.
Twistersis expected to pull in around $5.85 million, whileCoralineis set to earn $5.1 million in its second week. These numbers makeThe Crow‘s $2 million look even more dismal by comparison.
Lionsgate’s Struggles Continue
Lionsgate, the studio behindThe Crow, is facing a difficult time at the box office.
The disastrous performance ofThe Crowcomes on the heels of another major flop,Borderlands.
This video game adaptation, with a staggering $110 million budget, managed to make just over $8 million during its opening weekend.
Things only got worse asBorderlandsstruggled to maintain its momentum, ultimately earning a disappointing $14 million domestically.
WithThe Crownow joining the ranks of Lionsgate’s recent misfires, the studio is undoubtedly feeling the pressure.
The weak performance of these high-budget films raises questions about the studio’s ability to connect with audiences, especially when it comes to adaptations of beloved properties.
Viewer’s Reactions
Those who have watched the movie didn’t like it more than the 1994 version. However, some totally enjoyed it! Here are the some of the reactions of people:
“The original Crow cannot be mimicked and this film does nothing to attempt it, but it does bring a new facet to the haunting story of Eric Draven and Shelley Webster. This time a bit removed from the former urban grunge atmosphere that made the former dark fantasy a pop culture legacy. There is one thing I do respect about the writer in that regard, and that is they left a great deal of things in the first story alone and didn’t carry forward and attempt to mimic the same settings as posed in the 1994 film of the same name…”
“Don’t miss out because of the reviews alone! I went into his hesitant because of that alone but it’s not following the original’s plot but it has its own beautiful and gut wrenching spin. Truly I believe the reviews are biased and based off comparisons to the original. The great thing about this is it doesn’t feel like a remake, it’s leaving Brandon’s work as his own and not really trying to overshadow or rework anything…”
“I had a very unbiased opinion because I haven’t seen the original, I enjoyed it, the cinematics where shot beautifully, the soundtracks where a brilliant choice for the style of the movie however the acting from FKA twigs was quite poor, and because of this there was no chemistry between the 2 characters which is the main plot of the movie…”
What Went Wrong? Examining the Factors Behind the Failure
So, what exactly led toThe Crow’s disastrous start? There are a few potential factors at play.
First, the competition was fierce, with other films offering fresh, engaging content that appealed more to moviegoers.
Second, whileThe Crowhas a dedicated fan base, it’s possible that the reboot failed to capture the essence of what made the original so special, alienating both new viewers and longtime fans.
Finally, the marketing for the film may not have been as effective as needed, failing to generate the buzz required to drive ticket sales.
While the opening weekend numbers are undeniably disappointing, it’s not entirely out of the question thatThe Crowcould find some footing in the coming weeks.
Positive word-of-mouth, if it develops, could help the film gain some momentum.
However, given the current trajectory, it seems more likely thatThe Crowwill be remembered as another misstep for Lionsgate in what has been a challenging year.
The Crow’s poor performance serves as a reminder that even with a well-known property, success at the box office is never guaranteed.
For Lionsgate, the focus now may shift to understanding where things went wrong and how to avoid similar pitfalls in thefuture.
WhetherThe Crowcan recover or not, the film’s rocky start is a clear signal that something needs to change for the studio moving forward.
Actor/Actress
Role
Notable Previous Work
Bill Skarsgård
Eric Draven/The Crow
It(Pennywise),John Wick: Chapter 4
FKA Twigs
Shelly Webster
Honeyboy,We Are Who We Are
Danny Huston
Top Dollar
Wonder Woman,Succession
Rupert Friend
Detective Albrecht
Hitman: Agent 47,Homeland
Jonny Lee Miller
Judah Earl
Elementary,Trainspotting
The main cast of The Crow (2024)
Conclusion
The Crowreboot struggled at the box office, earning only $2 million and failing to crack the top five.
Films likeBlink TwiceandThe ForgeoutperformedThe Crow, landing higher in the box office rankings.
This is the second major flop for Lionsgate following the poor performance ofBorderlands.
The film’s failure could be due to ineffective marketing, tough competition, or a failure to capture the original’s essence.
The weak debut raises questions about whetherThe Crowcan recover in the coming weeks or if it will remain a box office disappointment.
Last Updated: September 23, 2024
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