‘Nosferatu’ box office surpasses ‘Longlegs’, secures horror movie milestone-OxBig News Network

A still from ‘Nosferatu’
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Robert Eggers remake of the classic 1922 vampire tale, Nosferatu, has claimed a new box office record, surpassing Longlegs to become the highest-grossing non-sequel, non-prequel horror movie of 2024. This achievement comes as Nosferatu wraps up its third weekend in theaters with a worldwide total of $135 million, edging past Longlegs’ $127 million global gross.

Longlegs, a suspenseful serial killer thriller directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, captivated audiences with its impressive $127 million gross against a modest sub-$10 million budget. However, Nosferatu, which debuted on Christmas Day, has cemented its position as a juggernaut in the genre of late, achieving $6.8 million domestically and $13.7 million internationally over the weekend.

Despite its $50 million production budget—far larger than Longlegs—the vampire epic has shown remarkable staying power. With glowing reviews earning it an 85% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 73% audience score, strong word of mouth has fueled its continued success. Additionally, accolades like a National Board of Review award for cinematography and four Critics’ Choice nominations have heightened its profile during the 2024-2025 awards season.

Currently the fourth highest-grossing horror release of the year and the sixth when including hybrid genres, Nosferatu is poised to surpass Smile 2 soon, potentially securing the third spot.