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Vertical Acquires North American Rights to Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula: A Love Tale,’ Plans Q1 2026 Theatrical Release

The deal positions the film for a wide rollout after its July debut in France.

Overview

  • Vertical secured the pickup for North America and is targeting a wide theatrical rollout in the first quarter of 2026.
  • Writer-director Luc Besson leads the project starring Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz and Zoë Bleu.
  • The story reframes Dracula as a 15th-century prince cursed after losing his wife and driven by a search for his lost love.
  • Danny Elfman composed the score.
  • Early critical footprint remains limited, with six non-English Rotten Tomatoes reviews reported and five rated positive.