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Dracula (2025 film)

Dracula is a 2025 English-language French Gothic romantic fantasy film written and directed by Luc Besson, based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dracula is a 2025 English-language French Gothic romantic fantasy film written and directed by Luc Besson, based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. It stars Caleb Landry Jones as Dracula, with Christoph Waltz and Zoë Bleu in supporting roles. The film was released in France in July 2025 and in the United States and Canada in February 2026.

Premise

The film adapts Bram Stoker’s Dracula and presents it as a Gothic romantic fantasy centered on Dracula’s tragic love story. Promotional material describes a 15th-century prince who becomes Dracula after the death of his wife.

Production

Dracula was written and directed by Luc Besson and produced in France. The cast includes Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu.

Release

The film premiered theatrically in France on 30 July 2025 and later opened widely in North America on 6 February 2026. Distribution in North America was handled by Vertical.

Reception

Available sources describe the film’s reception as mixed among critics, while audience response was more positive. Review and box office summaries indicate a worldwide gross of about US$42.4 million against a reported budget of US$52 million.

Key facts

  • Written and directed by Luc Besson.
  • An English-language French Gothic romantic fantasy film.
  • Stars Caleb Landry Jones as Dracula, with Christoph Waltz and Zoë Bleu.
  • Released theatrically in France on 30 July 2025.
  • Had a wide theatrical release in the United States and Canada on 6 February 2026.
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Canadian context

The film had a wide theatrical release in Canada on 6 February 2026, alongside its United States release.[1]

Frequently asked questions

What is Dracula (2025)?
It is a French English-language Gothic romantic fantasy film directed by Luc Besson and based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Caleb Landry Jones as Dracula, with Christoph Waltz and Zoë Bleu.
When was it released?
It was released in France on 30 July 2025 and in the United States and Canada on 6 February 2026.
What is the film’s alternate title?
It is also titled Dracula: A Love Tale in some countries.
What genre is it?
It is described as a Gothic romantic fantasy film.
Is it based on a book?
Yes. It is based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula_(2025_French_film)
    Supports: Title, alternate title, director, cast, country, language, release dates, reception, and box office summary.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dracula_2025_2
    Supports: Director, distributor, runtime, genre, original language, and release dates.
  3. Vertical — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hverb7siYJ8
    Supports: Trailer synopsis, cast, director, and February 6, 2026 release date in North America.