The Crow (2024) is a supernatural superhero film directed by Rupert Sanders, serving as a reboot of The Crow film series and adapting James O'Barr's comic book. It stars Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven/The Crow, who is resurrected to avenge his and his girlfriend's (FKA Twigs) murders. The film is a co-production between France, the US, and the UK.
1994: Original film release
In 1994 the original movie of "The Crow" was released.
1994: The Crow opinions
Rafer Guzmán opined that The Crow (2024) was "an improvement on the 1994 film version".
December 14, 2008: Stephen Norrington Announces The Crow Reinvention
On December 14, 2008, Stephen Norrington announced his plans to write and direct a "reinvention" of The Crow, distinguishing his realistic and hard-edged take from the original's gothic style.
2008: The Crow Update Development
Since 2008, a tortured update of 1994's cursed goth revenge thriller The Crow has been in development with multiple directors and actors attached.
November 23, 2009: Relativity Media Negotiates for The Crow film rights
On November 23, 2009, Ryan Kavanaugh announced Relativity Media was in negotiations with Edward R. Pressman for The Crow's film rights and financing.
October 2010: Mark Wahlberg Offered Lead Role in The Crow
In October 2010, Mark Wahlberg was reportedly offered the lead role in the reboot of The Crow.
April 7, 2011: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Chosen to Direct The Crow Remake
On April 7, 2011, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo was chosen to direct The Crow remake, replacing Norrington, while Bradley Cooper was in talks for the lead role.
April 20, 2011: The Crow Project Stalled Due to Legal Battle
On April 20, 2011, the production of The Crow remake was stalled due to a legal battle between Relativity Media's Ryan Kavanaugh and The Weinstein Company.
June 2011: Relativity Plans to Continue The Crow Despite Lawsuit
In late June 2011, Relativity Media announced their plans to continue with The Crow remake despite the ongoing lawsuit and tapped Alex Tse to work on the script.
August 2011: Bradley Cooper Drops Out of The Crow, Wahlberg Considered Again
In mid-August 2011, Bradley Cooper dropped out of The Crow remake due to scheduling conflicts, and Mark Wahlberg was considered again for the lead role, with rumors of Channing Tatum or Ryan Gosling also being considered.
October 2011: Fresnadillo Departs The Crow Remake Project
In October 2011, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo also departed from The Crow remake project.
January 2012: F. Javier Gutiérrez Signs on to Direct The Crow Remake
In January 2012, F. Javier Gutiérrez signed on to direct The Crow remake, aiming for a direct adaptation of the comic book, with Jesse Wigutow as screenwriter.
June 2012: Pressman Assures Fans of 'Reinvention' of The Crow
In June 2012, Edward R. Pressman assured fans that the new film is a reinvention of James O'Barr's graphic novel for the 21st century.
April 19, 2013: Tom Hiddleston in Talks to Play Eric in The Crow
On April 19, 2013, it was announced that Tom Hiddleston was in talks to play Eric in The Crow remake.
May 4, 2013: Luke Evans Cast as Eric Draven
On May 4, 2013, Luke Evans was cast as Eric Draven in The Crow reboot, reaffirming the film's faithfulness to the original.
July 3, 2013: James O'Barr Named Creative Consultant for The Crow Reboot
On July 3, 2013, James O'Barr, the creator of The Crow, was named as the creative consultant of the film.
November 21, 2013: Norman Reedus and Kristen Stewart Considered for Roles in The Crow
On November 21, 2013, it was reported that Norman Reedus was considered for the role of "James" in The Crow, and Kristen Stewart was once considered for Shelly.
July 2014: Gutiérrez Signs on to Rings, May Drop Out of The Crow
In July 2014, Gutiérrez signed on to direct the film Rings (2017), which would force him to later drop out of directing The Crow.
October 2014: O'Barr Discusses Changes in The Crow Reboot
In October 2014, James O'Barr discussed his changed mind about the reboot and efforts to make the reboot a more faithful adaptation of the comic book, while remaining respectful to the original film.
October 2014: James O'Barr Discusses Adaptation
In October 2014, The Crow's creator James O'Barr stated that the movie will be re-adapting the book and will be closer to films like Taxi Driver or a John Woo film.
October 24, 2014: The Crow Reboot Set to Start Production in Spring 2015
On October 24, 2014, it was announced that production on The Crow reboot was set to begin in the spring of 2015, with James O'Barr emphasizing it would be a re-adaptation of the book.
November 2014: O'Barr Co-Writing The Crow Screenplay
In November 2014, James O'Barr announced he was co-writing The Crow screenplay with Cliff Dorfman.
December 2014: Corin Hardy Hired to Direct The Crow
In December 2014, the studio hired Corin Hardy to direct The Crow.
February 9, 2015: O'Barr Expresses Interest in Sam Witwer for The Crow Role
On February 9, 2015, James O'Barr expressed his interest in Sam Witwer for a role in The Crow reboot.
February 25, 2015: Jack Huston in Talks to Star in The Crow Reboot
On February 25, 2015, Jack Huston was reported to be in talks to star in The Crow reboot.
March 14, 2015: Jack Huston and Jessica Brown Findlay Confirmed for The Crow
On March 14, 2015, James O'Barr confirmed that Jack Huston had been cast as Eric and Jessica Brown Findlay as Shelly Webster in The Crow reboot.
May 20, 2015: Andrea Riseborough in Talks for Role in The Crow
On May 20, 2015, Andrea Riseborough was in talks to co-star as the female version of Top Dollar in The Crow reboot.
June 15, 2015: Forest Whitaker in Negotiations, Huston Drops Out of The Crow
On June 15, 2015, Forest Whitaker was in negotiations for a role in The Crow, but Jack Huston had dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
July 31, 2015: Production Stalled on The Crow Reboot Due to Relativity Media's Bankruptcy
On July 31, 2015, production on The Crow reboot was stalled due to Relativity Media's bankruptcy.
March 2016: Filming on The Crow Reboot to Start with Hardy Directing
In March 2016, it was reported that filming on The Crow reboot was going to start, with Corin Hardy still on board as director.
June 15, 2016: Corin Hardy Returns to The Crow Reboot
On June 15, 2016, it was reported that Corin Hardy returned to The Crow reboot.
August 10, 2016: Jason Momoa Posts Photo with Corin Hardy
On August 10, 2016, Jason Momoa posted a photo of himself with Corin Hardy on his Instagram account, hinting at his involvement in the film.
September 6, 2016: Jason Momoa Cast in The Crow Reboot
On September 6, 2016, it was reported that Jason Momoa was cast in The Crow reboot, with filming set to begin in January 2017.
November 17, 2016: The Crow Reboot Retitled 'The Crow Reborn'
On November 17, 2016, the film was retitled to The Crow Reborn, with Highland Film Group and Electric Shadow acquiring the rights to finance, produce, and distribute the film.
March 2018: 'The Crow Reborn' Slated for Release in October 2019
In March 2018, 'The Crow Reborn' was slated for a release date of October 11, 2019.
May 31, 2018: Hardy and Momoa Exit 'The Crow Reborn'
On May 31, 2018, it was announced that both director Corin Hardy and star Jason Momoa had exited 'The Crow Reborn' project, citing creative differences.
November 2019: Proyas Voices Respect for Brandon Lee's Legacy
In November 2019, Alex Proyas stated that he had tried to stop the reboot from happening out of respect for Brandon Lee's legacy.
January 2020: The Crow Reboot Revived and Development Resumes
In January 2020, The Crow reboot was revived, and development resumed.
March 2022: Pressman Reaffirms The Crow is On Track
In March 2022, Edward R. Pressman reaffirmed that The Crow film was still on track.
April 1, 2022: Bill Skarsgård to Star as Eric in The Crow
On April 1, 2022, it was announced that Bill Skarsgård would star as Eric in The Crow reboot.
April 2022: Bill Skarsgård and Rupert Sanders join The Crow reboot
In April 2022, Bill Skarsgård was announced as Eric Draven in The Crow reboot, with Rupert Sanders as the director. This occurred after a complicated development process involving various directors and cast members.
May 2022: FilmNation Entertainment at Cannes Film Festival
In May 2022, FilmNation Entertainment co-financed The Crow (2024) and sold the international distribution rights to various buyers at the Cannes Film Festival.
July 13, 2022: Principal Photography Commenced for The Crow
On July 13, 2022, principal photography commenced for The Crow in Prague, Czech Republic, with a focus on safety and avoiding the use of firing weapons.
August 26, 2022: Danny Huston and Isabella Wei Join The Crow Cast
By August 26, 2022, Danny Huston was cast as Vincent Roeg, and Isabella Wei joined the cast as Zadie in The Crow.
September 2022: Virtual production at Penzing Studios
In September 2022, virtual production for The Crow (2024) took place at Penzing Studios in Penzing, Germany. The digital asset creation and VFX work occurred in Bavaria, Germany, marking the film as the first major international production to shoot at the studio.
September 16, 2022: Filming Wrapped for The Crow
On September 16, 2022, the film wrapped production.
November 2022: Ashland Hill Media Financed Post-Production
In November 2022, Ashland Hill Media financed the post-production of The Crow (2024).
April 2024: Writing Credits Designated
In April 2024, writing credits for The Crow (2024) were assigned to Zach Baylin and William Schneider, with additional literary material credits given to Aaron Rabin, David J. Schow, and John Shirley.
June 7, 2024: Original Scheduled Release Date
Originally, The Crow was scheduled to be released on June 7, 2024.
August 23, 2024: The Crow Theatrical Release in US and UK
On August 23, 2024, The Crow was theatrically released in the United States and the United Kingdom by Lionsgate Films and Entertainment Film Distributors, respectively.
September 10, 2024: Lionsgate Announces Digital Release
On September 10, 2024, Lionsgate Home Entertainment announced that The Crow would be released on premium video-on-demand platforms and digital distribution on September 13, 2024.
September 13, 2024: The Crow Digital Release
On September 13, 2024, The Crow was released on premium video-on-demand platforms and digital distribution.
November 3, 2024: The Crow Grosses $24 Million Worldwide
As of November 3, 2024, The Crow has grossed $9.3 million in the United States and Canada, and $14.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $24 million.
2024: Bill Skarsgård on The Crow ending
Bill Skarsgård, fresh off of filming Boy Kills World in 2024, worked four straight months on The Crow, and felt a distance from the film due to the ending, stating the current ending made a sequel easier.
2024: Box office debut
In 2024, The Crow debuted with $4.6 million, finishing eighth at the box office after initially making $2 million on its first day. Projections were lowered to $4.5–5 million after Thursday night previews brought in an estimated $650,000.
2024: Release of The Crow reboot
In 2024, The Crow, a supernatural superhero film directed by Rupert Sanders, was released. It is a reboot of The Crow film series and stars Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven / The Crow.
2024: The Crow (2024) Opinions
Rafer Guzmán opined that The Crow (2024) was "an improvement on the 1994 film version", adding that it "feels less like a comic-book movie and more like an edgy romance from a hip studio like A24 or Neon." Guzmán also praised the climactic action sequence in the opera house.
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