Last night it was announced that Lionsgate’sBallerinawould be shifting from its June 25, 2025 release date to June 6 the following year. Along with that notice, was the information that another film on the Lionsgate slate,The Crow, would be taking the place ofBallerinaon the schedule.The reboot, which starsBill Skarsgård(IT) in the lead role, is based on the original graphic novel written byJames O’Barr, which spawned the first film franchise.The film is directed byRupert Sanders(Snow White and the Huntsman,Ghost in the Shell), while alongside Skarsgård areFKA Twigs, Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila,andJordan Bolger.Per Lionsgate:
“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.”
“We appreciate whatThe Crowcharacter 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,” said Lionsgate’s Executive VP Acquisitions and Co-Productions,Charlotte Koh. “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.”
What Was the Original ‘Crow’ Movie Like?
The Crow, released in 1994, combined elements of gothic fantasy, action, and romance in a way that was groundbreaking at the time. Directed byAlex Proyas, the film became renowned for its dark and brooding aesthetic, accompanied by its alt-rock soundtrack. The most poignant aspect that set the film apart wasthe tragic on-set accident that led to the death of its star,Brandon Lee, who was the son of martial arts legendBruce Lee. Lee was accidentally shot during filming due to a prop gun mishap. This event cast a shadow over the film and contributed to its cult status, as audiences were drawn to Lee’s final, posthumously released performance.
The Crowwill be released on August 05, 2025.
