Bill Skarsgård’s R-Rated Action Remake Is Officially Taking Over the World Again

Remakes Fill the Box Office

Remakes and adaptations remain common among popular films. Last weekend’s chart-topper was director Kitao Sakurai’s live-action Street Fighter movie, the franchise’s third live-action adaptation. Georgia Oakley’s Sense and Sensibility is the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s first publication, while director Zach Cregger is also working on a big-screen version of Resident Evil.

A Troubled Return for The Crow

Rupert Sanders’ The Crow arrived in 2024 after spending roughly 15 years in development. The franchise carried a painful history: the 1994 film was associated with the death of its lead actor, Brandon Lee, and no new Crow movie had appeared for almost two decades.

The remake, led by Bill Skarsgård, faced skepticism before release. Its marketing campaign was described as underwhelming, and critics responded poorly.

Box Office Losses, Streaming Rise

The film reportedly cost $50 million to make but earned only $15 million worldwide. It received a 22% score on Rotten Tomatoes and quickly faded from theaters. Two years after its release, The Crow is among the ten most-watched movies on Peacock in the U.S. The article suggests spooky season may have helped drive the renewed viewing.