Lionsgate has had no luck this summer time. Proper after the spectacular flop of Borderlands got here one other catastrophe, equally painful and equally unsurprising. The Crow, starring Invoice Skarsgård and, for some cause, FKA Twigs, is a remake of a cult basic from the ’90s – a remake that nobody wished and nobody wanted.
The unique movie The Crow, primarily based on the e book collection by James O’Barr, grew to become well-known for its gothic environment and the tragic loss of life of its star, Brandon Lee, who was by chance shot and killed on set. His loss solely contributed to the movie’s legend and secured it a particular place within the coronary heart of its followers.
Evidently Lionsgate missed the mark when planning a remake: each followers of the unique and a brand new era of viewers appeared to mistrust and dislike the concept of a brand new movie. It carried out poorly on the field workplace, however may it redeem itself throughout a house media launch? Right here’s when and how one can watch it.
Find out how to watch The Crow now
The remake of the ’90s cult basic is accessible in US and UK cinemas.
If you wish to see The Crow on the cinema, you may e book tickets on the AMC Theatres within the US and at Vue, Cineworld, Odeon, and Showcase within the UK.
Right here’s the trailer for the film:
When will The Crow be launched on VOD?
The disastrous The Crow remake got here proper after the flop that was Borderlands, an adaptation of a collection of post-apocalyptic video games. Borderlands, starring Cate Blanchett, was destroyed by audiences and critics alike and critically underperformed on the field workplace. Consequently, it’s set to hit VOD on 30 August, solely three weeks after its theatrical launch.
If Lionsgate decides to comply with the identical path with The Crow, we may see the movie digitally as early as 13 September 2024.
Notice, nonetheless, that that is solely a prediction, and has but to be formally confirmed by Lionsgate.
When may The Crow be launched on DVD/Blu-ray?
Bodily copies of Lionsgate’s motion pictures normally seem after debuting on VOD, however the ready interval varies.
Boy Kills World, one other less-than-successful movie starring Invoice Skarsgård, continues to be awaiting launch on DVD and Blu-ray. Alternatively, bodily copies of the disappointing The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare got here out two and a half months after its debut on VOD.
So, if The Crow comes out on DVD and Blu-ray in any respect, it may occur in late November 2024.
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When may The Crow be launched on streaming companies?
Lionsgate normally launches its movies on streaming six months after a theatrical launch. If the corporate sticks to this rule for The Crow, the movie won’t seem on Starz till late February 2025. Barely in a while, the film will hit Peacock.
The fundamental Starz subscription prices $8.99 monthly or $74.99 per yr, with a seven-day free trial. You will get the essential ad-supported Peacock Premium for $7.99 monthly or $79.99 per yr.
Nonetheless, there’s a risk that, because of The Crow’s poor field workplace efficiency, Lionsgate will make an exception and put the movie on streaming earlier. We’ll maintain you up to date as we discover out extra.
Lionsgate’s Songbirds & Snakes and John Wick 4 have been launched on Prime Video within the UK, so The Crow may additionally drop on this streaming service round February 2025. An Amazon Prime subscription prices £8.99 monthly, however new customers can get a 30-day free trial.
