The Crow OTT release date: When and where to watch Bill Skarsgård's supernatural thriller film

Bill Skarsgård starred in two back-to-back films in 2024 - Nosferatu and The Crow - that had completely different outcomes. While Nosferatu was a huge success earning four Oscar nominations, The Crow garnered far less appreciation. Nevertheless, The Crow is now set for its digital release on Lionsgate Play soon.

When to watch The Crow on Lionsgate Play?

The supernatural thriller film made its theatrical release in 2024, and now will be releasing on Lionsgate Play on August 14, 2025. Notably, you will be able to watch The Crow through OTTplay Premium too.

The Crow cast members and more...

The thriller film features Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven and FKA Twigs as Shelly Webster. Danny Huston plays the main antagonist Vincent Roeg. Other cast members include Jordan Bolger, Isabella Wei, Josette Simon, Laura Birn, and Sami Bouajila are seen in pivotal roles.

For the unversed, The Crow is a reboot of the 1990s The Crow film series and is the fifth installment. The thriller drama is the second film to be based on the 1989 comic book series written by James O'Barr.

What's the story of The Crow film?

Released in 2024, the supernatural horror thriller gives a modern touch to the classic story from the 1990s film series. A musician named Eric and his partner Shelly's love story takes a tragic turn when they are brutally tortured and murdered. However, Eric gets blessed with supernatural power, a chance to return from the great beyond to save his one true love.

The twist is that Eric must embrace the darkness and become a force of revenge to save Shelly. He has got one foot in the land of the living and the other in the realm of the dead, using his creepy new abilities to hunt down those who wronged him and Shelly. It's a high-stakes action-packed quest where love and vengeance collide.

FAQs:

Q. Is The Crow a dark movie?

A. The Crow is a dark crime thriller based on a graphic novel by James O'Barr. It has become a cult classic since its 1994 release. It stars Brandon Lee, who tragically died during the film's production.

Q. Where to watch The Crow movie?

A. The Crow is releasing soon on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) on August 14, 2025.

Q. Is The Crow DC or Marvel?

A. The Crow is not a DC comic book. Eric Draven and other versions of The Crow are not DC characters. However, The Crow's dark story and supernatural themes might draw comparisons to characters like Batman, Deadman, and Etrigan the Demon.