Nosferatu Hits Major Global Box Office Milestone As It Becomes Robert Eggers' Highest Grossing Movie Ever
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu has crossed $100 million at the global box office, becoming the director’s highest-grossing film to date. Released by Focus Features, the reboot of F.W. Murnau's 1922 classic stars Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, a terrifying vampire who becomes infatuated with a young woman named Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp) upon her visit to his castle. Since its debut on Christmas Day, the film has brought in $69.4 million domestically and $100 million internationally, with its second weekend contributing $13.2 million across 3,132 theaters.
According to Variety, Nosferatu is currently ranked third at the domestic box office, and continues to outperform expectations for an independent film. With its $100 million worldwide earnings against a $50 million budget, it skyrocketed past Eggers' previous films, including The Northman, which grossed $69 million globally against a budget of $90 million, and The Lighthouse, which earned $18 million worldwide against a budget of $11 million.
What This Means For Nosferatu's Box Office
Nosferatu Is Quickly Climbing The Ranks Of Box Office Success
Nosferatu's $100 million global milestone places the film as one of the most successful horror movies of 2024. Its $69.4 million domestic haul since Christmas Day demonstrates strong staying power, particularly for a movie in the horror genre, which often succumbs to second-week drops. The $13.2 million earned in its second weekend is a solid hold, despite the stiff competition.
Compared to other films currently in theaters, Nosferatu’s performance is notable. Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King currently leads the box office, earning $23.8 million in its third weekend, while Sonic the Hedgehog 3 took second place with an additional $20.7 million. Although Nosferatu's box officehasn't reached the heights of either of those films, its sustained growth demonstrates an impressive trajectory for its release. The film continues to perform across a variety of markets, with its success contributing to growing global interest in reimagined films.
Additionally, these numbers show Nosferatu outpacing many indie films released this year. By crossing the $100 million mark, it joins a select group of Focus Features titles that have achieved significant box office success, including Coraline (2009), Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), and London Has Fallen (2016). This performance is a testament to Nosferatu's appeal across different markets.
Our Take On Nosferatu’s Box Office Success
NosferatuIs A Testament To The Power Of Indie Films
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu reaching $100 million worldwide confirms the appeal of classic horror stories that are reimagined for modern audiences. The film's ability to hold its own against high-budget releases during the holiday season shows the strength of a well-crafted indie film in the current industry market. This milestone not only elevates Eggers’ career, but also reinforces the viability of mid-budget horror films on a global scale.
Source: Variety
Nosferatu
- Release Date
- December 25, 2024
- Runtime
- 132 Minutes
- Director
- Robert Eggers
- Writers
- Robert Eggers
Cast
Count Orlok
Lily-Rose DeppEllen Hutter
Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
- Main Genre
- Horror
- Studio(s)
- Regency Enterprises, 1492 Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Focus Features, Universal Pictures
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