Nosferatuhas already made its way onto an elite 2024 horror list.Nosferatuis a dark fantasy retelling of the classic vampire story of the same name and the fourth film from Robert Eggers, who previously helmedThe Witch,The Lighthouse, andThe Northman. It released on Christmas Day among a competitive field that includedBabygirlandA Complete Unknown.Nosferatufeatures a strong leading castincluding Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, and Simon McBurney. It is getting strong reviews so far and is in conversation for awards season.
PerThe Numbers,Nosferatuhas now made its way up to an elite spot among 2024 horror. In just five days,Nosferatuhas made it onto the top 10 highest-grossing horror films of the year at the domestic box office, and is just outside the top 5. At the time of writing, the movie is currently theno. 6 highest-grossing horror film of the year, grossing $40.3 million domestically. It beat out movies such asSpeak No EvilandThe Strangers: Chapter 1for this honor, but still sits behindTerrifier 3and more.
What This Means For Nosferatu
The Movie Is Likely To Beat Out Other Horror Films
Nosferatuis the lastmajor horror release of 2024, which means that it is almost guaranteed a spot in the eventual top 5. It is just over $13 million behindTerrifier 3, and while a sizable gap, it is one that it will almost certainly cross as it enters its first full week in theaters. In addition toTerrifier 3,Nosferatucurrently sits behindSmile 2,Longlegs,Alien: Romulus, andA Quiet Place: Day Onein terms of domestic totals.
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Nosferatu’s $21.1 million openingwas relatively comparable to the openings of bothLonglegsandSmile 2, and higher than that ofTerrifier 3. This start is a good sign, as it means that the film has a good shot at surpassing these box office list competitors. Even though the gaps betweenNosferatuandSmile 2andLonglegsare still sizable in profit, both its predecessors faced more box office competition in the genre at the time of their release.Nosferatuis a more unique title right now, making it easier for it to ascend at the box office.
Our Take On Nosferatu’s Success
Nosferatu Is Great For Eggers
In addition to being an achievement for 2024 horror,Nosferatuis already a big deal for Eggers. The film has already seen the filmmaker’s biggest opening weekend by far, beating outThe Northmanby almost $8 million. It needs just over $26 million to beatThe Northman’s overall gross, a feat that, while great, could be achievable. As such,Nosferatuseems on its way to becoming a box office hit for Eggers.
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*This stat is updated as of 12/30/24 and is subject to change, as the movie is still in theaters.
Nosferatu
Cast
Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
