It hasn’t taken long for the horror film Nosferatu to emerge as a significant box office success. Premiering during the highly lucrative Christmas season, the film has strategically offered a compelling alternative in a market saturated with family-friendly options such as Moana 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Mufasa: The Lion King. Nosferatu has rapidly become the highest-grossing film in the career of acclaimed director Robert Eggers, achieving this remarkable milestone just days after its release. It is now recognized as one of the top-grossing films in the history of Focus Features, a distributor renowned for its thoughtful dramas and occasional horror titles.

With over $82 million in domestic earnings, Nosferatu is well on its way to surpassing the impressive $100 million mark. This milestone has been reached by only two other horror films released in 2024, namely A Quiet Place: Day One and Alien: Romulus. However, it could be argued that neither of these films, which prominently feature science-fiction elements, can be considered as pure horror compared to Nosferatu. This film serves as a remake of the iconic F.W. Murnau classic from over a century ago. Recently, Nosferatu surpassed the similarly celebrated art-house horror film Longlegs, positioning itself to become Focus Features’ third-largest domestic release of all time, a feat it may achieve as soon as today.

Currently, Nosferatu sits approximately $400,000 away from surpassing Brokeback Mountain, the critically acclaimed drama from director Ang Lee, which starred Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger. The top two highest-grossing films from Focus Features include Downton Abbey, which earned $96 million domestically, and Coraline, which achieved $116 million, bolstered significantly by a recent re-release. Nosferatu is poised to surpass Downton Abbey within a few days, although overtaking Coraline will depend on its continued performance. Regardless, it is expected to finish its theatrical run as one of the top two highest-grossing titles from Focus Features. Currently, with $136 million accumulated, it ranks ninth on the distributor’s global chart, trailing behind Darkest Hour at $150 million and Johnny English Strikes Again at $159 million.

How ‘Nosferatu’ Reinforces Robert Eggers’ Winning Streak with Film Critics

With a reported production budget of $50 million, Nosferatu debuted to overwhelmingly positive reviews, currently boasting an impressive 85% approval rating on the aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. Notably, Collider’s own critic Jeff Ewing praised it as “the best horror film of the year and undoubtedly one of the standout films of 2024.” The film features a stellar cast, including Bill Skarsg?rd, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and many others, each delivering captivating performances that elevate the film’s chilling narrative.

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In Nosferatu, a mysterious and reclusive vampire descends upon a quaint European village, creating chaos and drawing an unsuspecting young couple into a desperate struggle against an ancient evil. As the pervasive fear of the vampire grows, the villagers must confront the chilling legend and their own deeply held beliefs, culminating in suspenseful confrontations and unexpected revelations that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Release Date

December 25, 2024

Runtime

132 Minutes

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