Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula: A Love Tale’, Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Gets U.S. Deal

Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula: A Love Tale’, Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Gets U.S. Deal

EXCLUSIVE: Coming off its French theatrical release in July, Vertical has acquired North American rights to Luc Besson’s fantasy horror romance Dracula: A Love Tale. Starring Caleb Landry Jones (Harvest), two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained), and Zoë Bleu (Gonzo Girl), the film is being lined up for a wide theatrical release in Q1, […]

Dracula Movie by Taken Director Sets US Release Date

(Photo Credit: Shanna Besson) After acquiring Dracula: A Love Tale‘s North American theatrical distribution rights, Vertical has announced the U.S. release date window for the upcoming fantasy-horror romance movie. It hails from Léon: The Professional and Taken director Luc Besson. “This film is very close to my heart and has been a joy to create over the past two years. At its core, it’s a love story—Dracula seen in a different light, as a man …

Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ Acquired by Vertical for 2026 Wide Release — World of Reel

I wasn’t sure this one would ever land U.S. theatrical distribution … Then again, we’re in the era of Briarcliff, Ketchup, and Vertical—indie outfits stepping in to scoop up so-called “problem films” like “The Apprentice,” “Coyote vs. Acme,” and “Magazine Dreams.”Following its July run in France, Vertical has picked up North American rights to Luc Besson’s “Dracula: A Love Tale.” Starring Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz, the film is now s…

Luc Besson's Dracula: Vertical will give it a wide release in 2026

Remember when a new Luc Besson movie was an event? Times have certainly changed for the Valerian and Fifth Element director, who’s had a hard time securing North American distribution for his latest epic, Dracula: A Love Tale. The film opened in French theaters this summer but seemed destined for a direct-to-digital release—until now. Vertical has stepped in to give the film a theatrical rollout in Q1 2026. Vertical has been carving out a niche …