Dracula(2026)

2h 9m

Release Date: Feb 6, 2026 | Wide

A 15th-century prince loses everything when his beloved wife is brutally murdered and, wracked with grief, renounces God. Cursed with immortality, he becomes the legendary vampire Dracula and wanders the centuries, driven by a single unyielding hope: to reunite with the woman he loved. As he hunts across time, a relentless priest vows to end his reign of darkness.

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Original Release | Feb 6, 2026

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Director & Top Cast

Luc Besson
Director

Caleb Landry Jones
Vlad, Dracula

Christoph Waltz
Priest

Zoë Bleu Sidel
Elisabeta, Mina

Guillaume de Tonquédec
Dumont

Matilda De Angelis
Maria

Ewens Abid

Jonathan

David Shields

Henry Spencer

Bertrand-Xavier Corbi

Captain Targol

Raphael Luce

Clerk Simon

Liviu Bora

Army Captain (19th)

Anne Kessler

Old Lady

Romain Levi

Captain Wernus

Jassem Mougari

Sultan Mehmed II

Thalia Besson

Isabelle de Touraine

Haymon Maria Buttinger

Cardinal

Ivan Franek

Elisabeta's Captain

Karim Rakrouki

Ottoman Captain

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: 5.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: France

Language: English

Summaries

Plot Summary

Dracula (also known as Dracula: A Love Tale) is a 2025–2026 gothic horror romance directed, written, and produced by Luc Besson, inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel. The film stars Caleb Landry Jones as Vlad, who transforms into the immortal vampire Dracula after witnessing his wife’s death and rejecting faith, and Christoph Waltz as a priest sworn to destroy him. Also featured are Zoë Bleu Sidel as Elisabeta/Mina, with Matilda De Angelis, Ewens Abid, Guillaume de Tonquédec, and others rounding out the ensemble. Set across centuries and spanning sweeping locations, the story embodies a Gothic atmosphere, tragic romance, and existential horror as the cursed Vlad wrestles with eternal life, grief, and destiny. Besson’s vision leans into the emotional core of the vampire myth, exploring how love can consume and transcend mortality even when cast in shadows. The haunting score by Danny Elfman and striking period visuals amplify the film’s mood. Dracula premiered internationally in July 2025 before rolling out in many markets and is scheduled for a wide theatrical release in the United States and Canada on February 6, 2026, where Vertical will distribute it. Early reviews note its lush gothic tone and Caleb Landry Jones’ central performance, positioning it as a romantic yet dark reimagining of the vampire legend.

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Luc Besson's Dracula reimagines the vampire legend as a romantic origin story where Caleb Landry Jones plays a 15th-century prince who curses God after witnessing his wife Zoë Bleu's brutal murder, gaining immortality to pursue her reincarnation across centuries.