The remake of Bill Skarsgård's 102-year-old film is now in big trouble thanks to Michael B. Jordan.

Robert Eggers is a remake of the classic vampire film Nosferatu Starring Bill Skarsgård as the titular vampire, the film now has a major hurdle in the form of box office darling Michael B. Jordan. NosferatuIt's the fourth feature film from acclaimed director Robert Eggers, which hits theaters on Christmas Day 2024, and will be one of the most high-profile of the recent vampire films released in the 2020s. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe and Lily-Rose Depp as Nosferatu alongside Skarsgård, it may be overshadowed by another vampire movie in a few months.

Robert Eggers has a history of creating critical hits that emphasize historical authenticity in both his stories and production. Nosferatu As it unfolded in Western Europe in the 1830s (assuming it followed the original plot of 1922) it would certainly follow suit. While this kind of filmmaking appeals to many, it's not suddenly the most exciting vampire project on the horizon. A new film from an even more famous director and starring Michael B. Jordan may attract attention. Nosferatu.

Michael B. Jordan's Sinners Is Now More Excited Than Bill Skarsgård's Nosferatu Remake

The Original Vampire Story Is More Than Mike Again

Eggers is sure to be as visually impressive and terrifying as Nosferatu, Ryan Coogler's recently released vampire film Sinnerswill star frequent Coogler employee Michael B. Jordanis even more exciting. A few details have yet to be revealed, but the main cast Sinners is known and a trailer has already leaked online. In the film, Michael B. Jordan plays both the main character and his twin, opposite Hailee Steinfeld. as Nosferatu, Sinners It will be a period film set in the American South in the 1930s.

Different Nosferatu, Sinners will bring a fully original story to the tablebecause Ryan Coogler himself sits behind the script as well as in the director's chair. Coogler and Jordan have a long history of producing hit films together, including Fruitvale station, Black Pantherand Creed. The history of this duo, along with the originality of the script, gives it a serious influence NosferatuIt will be a remake, albeit in high quality. It does Sinnersit is supposed to be released three months later, in March 2025 Nosferatuthe two are more exciting.

The Sinners Will Be A Bigger Box Office Success Than Nosferatu

Nosferatu Will Have More Niche Appeal Than Mass Audience Appeal

The factors listed above are not the only ones to do Sinners is more exciting than Nosferatuthey also give him a lot of box office preference. The pairing of Coogler and Jordan was box office gold in the decade they work together and Sinners there will be an automatic boost based on the duo's name recognition. In addition, there will be less competition Nosferatu when it hits theaters because it's the most high-profile movie released in March 2025. Nosferatuon the other hand, you have to fight Disney The Lion King sequel and Bob Dylan biopic Totally Unknownamong other mass releases.

Original
Nosferatu
it actually predates Bela Lugosi
Dracula
and is a direct adaptation of the original 1897 Bram Stoker novel.

Robert Eggers also never made a big box office hit on his owndespite producing technically excellent films. His latest film, 2022 The northern mandespite receiving rave reviews, it was a general box office flop. However, Bill Skarsgård has the status of Hollywood's leading scream king (mostly thanks to his iconic performance as Pennywise This remake movies) will virtually shut down the horror movie crowd Nosferatu Let Christmas come Nosferatu a decent shot at profitability, even if it doesn't measure up to inevitable box office dominance Sinners.