Fans have waited years for a new take on The Crow to come to fruition. It finally happened with IT actor Bill Skarsgård as the film’s Eric Draven. Of course, not much was heard since the film finished production. Now we know that The Crow is set to hit theaters in June 2024.
It’s been announced that Lionsgate has acquired the film. A number of other details have been shared through the publication, including the film’s official plot synopsis which confirms it will adapt the original story.
Here’s the synopsis:
“Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.”
In addition to Bill Skarsgård and Twigs, the film also featured Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, and Jordan Bolger. Rupert Sanders directed the film from a screenplay penned by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider. The original graphic novel was created by James O’Barr.
Lionsgate’s Executive VP Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Charlotte Koh, shared the following statement:
“We appreciate what The Crow character and original movie mean to legions of fans and believe this new film will offer audiences an authentic and visceral reinterpretation of its emotional power and mythology,” Koh shared. “To work with a creative team led by Rupert’s unparalleled visual style and storytelling and with a producing team who have made some of the most popular and impactful films of the last several decades is a true privilege.”
The producers added:
“The original film left an indelible mark on our culture that lives on,” they began. “We are thrilled to bring a new adaptation for today’s audiences that respects this legacy. Rupert has masterfully brought new dimensions to create a contemporary universe for this timeless saga of undying love, and we can’t wait to share this vision with film audiences.”
The original 1994 film starred the late Brandon Lee. A number of sequels followed, but none matched the success of the first installment. As such, fans are hopeful that this new iteration will live up to its potential.
The Crow is set to hit theaters on June 7, 2024. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates as we have them.