The Crow reboot on OTT: Release date and streaming details

The latest reimagining of The Crow, directed by Rupert Sanders, is set to make its digital debut after a challenging run in cinemas. Starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, the film delivers a darker interpretation of James O’Barr’s 1989 comic series, expanding on its gothic atmosphere and supernatural vengeance themes.

Release Details and Availability

This 2024 adaptation marks the fifth film in The Crow franchise and the second to receive a theatrical release after the 1994 original starring Brandon Lee. The movie will arrive on Lionsgate Play on August 14, 2025, accessible in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Lionsgate announced the release with the tagline: “Vengeance doesn’t lie, it simmers and bubbles until the explosion! The Crow coming soon on Lionsgate Play.”

Originally released in cinemas on August 23, 2024, the film underperformed financially, earning just $24.1 million worldwide against a $50 million budget.

Storyline and Key Differences from the Original

The 2024 version follows Eric (Skarsgård) and his lover Shelly (FKA Twigs), who are brutally murdered when shadows from Shelly’s past resurface. Eric is granted a supernatural opportunity to save her by sacrificing himself, returning as the mysterious vigilante known as The Crow. Crossing between the realms of the living and the dead, he seeks unrelenting revenge on their killers.

Unlike the 1994 classic, which centered heavily on Eric’s quest for vengeance, this adaptation places greater emphasis on his relationship with Shelly, aiming to deepen the emotional core of the story.

Franchise Context

Based on the original comic, The Crow has become a cult phenomenon since the first film’s release three decades ago. The new version’s shift toward a more romance-driven narrative offers a fresh perspective, though it divided critics and audiences upon release. Despite its lukewarm box office performance, the digital launch may offer the film a second chance to connect with fans of the franchise and newcomers drawn to its blend of supernatural action and tragic love.