Dracula (2026): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Dracula is a 2026 fantasy horror film directed by Luc Besson, starring Caleb Landry Jones as Vlad, Dracula, Zoë Bleu Sidel and Arben Bajraktaraj. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $42.5 million worldwide on a $52 million budget. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Luc Besson Production
- Budget
- $52M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dracula About?
The premise of Dracula without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
When a 15th‑century prince (Caleb Landry Jones) witnesses the brutal murder of his wife (Zoë Bleu), he renounces God and damns heaven itself. Cursed with eternal life, he is reborn as Dracula, an immortal warlord who defies fate in a blood‑soaked crusade to wrench his lost love back from death, no matter the cost. As the final battle looms, he stands on the brink of reuniting with her, ready to sacrifice everything.
Dracula Cast & Characters
Caleb Landry Jones leads the cast as Vlad, Dracula, with Zoë Bleu Sidel as Elisabeta, Mina and Arben Bajraktaraj as Jonathan coachman. Directed by Luc Besson; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Luc Besson
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Caleb Landry Jones as Vlad, Dracula - Zoë Bleu Sidel as Elisabeta, Mina
- Arben Bajraktaraj as Jonathan coachman
- Ewens Abid as Jonathan
Also Starring in Dracula
· 16 more- Matilda De Angelis Maria
- Christoph Waltz Priest
- Ivan Franek Elisabeta's Captain
- Guillaume de Tonquédec Dumont
- Haymon Maria Buttinger Cardinal
- Anne Kessler Old Lady
- David Shields Henry Spencer
- Thalia Besson Isabelle de Touraine
- Jassem Mougari Sultan Mehmed II
- Romain Levi Captain Wernus
- Liviu Bora Army Captain (19th)
- Bertrand-Xavier Corbi Captain Targol
- Raphael Luce Clerk Simon
- Nicola Puleo Giacomo
- Karim Rakrouki Ottoman Captain
- Aaron Guillemette Young Messenger
More from Luc Besson
More films directed by Luc Besson, best-rated first: The Professional, La Femme Nikita, Lucy and The Fifth Element.
Dracula Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dracula 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 61/100, strongest in character & emotion (72) and weakest in rewatch factor (50).
Dracula Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, the film delivers a mixed experience that oscillates between moments of visual polish and narrative sluggishness. While the production design and certain performances receive praise, criticisms target its lack of originality, uneven pacing, and dated effects. Audience reactions range from enjoying it as a light romantic popcorn piece to finding it forgettable and poorly executed. This balance of positive and negative feedback positions the movie in a moderate tier among recent Dracula adaptations.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 68
In terms of art and craft, the film presents moments of visual polish, such as glossy production design and lush cinematography noted by some reviewers. However, critics also point to a chintzy aesthetic and dated CGI that undermine its ambition. The mixed feedback yields a moderate appraisal of the technical execution.
- Character & Emotion 72
When evaluating character and emotion, several reviewers commend the lead’s nuanced performance and the chemistry that drives the love story. Conversely, some audience members describe the protagonist as flat and the acting as ineffective. This split view results in a generally favorable but still tempered rating for the film’s character work.
- Story & Flow 55
The narrative is criticized for lacking originality and suffering from sluggish pacing, with many reviewers labeling it a retread that fails to engage. A few commentators note a fresh romantic angle, yet the overall consensus points to a story that feels uneven and under‑developed.
- Sensory Experience 60
Regarding sensory experience, the film offers moments of lush visual style and a resonant soundtrack that some reviewers find appealing. At the same time, criticisms target inconsistent sound design and outdated CGI, which detract from immersion. The combined feedback places the sensory score in a middle range.
- Rewatch Factor 50
Assessing rewatch factor, a segment of viewers finds the film entertaining enough for casual, popcorn viewing and recommends it for its romantic elements. However, numerous critics and users describe it as boring and forgettable, suggesting limited appeal on subsequent viewings. The overall impression is modest replay value.
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 73% User score
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Dracula Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Dracula from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Prince Vladimir of Wallachia, Caleb Landry Jones who becomes Dracula, renounces God after the death of his wife Elisabeta Zoë Bleu Sidel during a battle with the Ottomans. Across the centuries, Dracula builds vampiric agents to aid in his search for Elisabeta’s reincarnation, and even crafts a perfume designed to lure women.
Four hundred years later, while negotiating a real estate transaction in Paris with the Parisian solicitor Jonathan Harker, Dracula discovers that Harker’s fiancée Mina Zoë Bleu Sidel is the reincarnation he seeks.
Full summary
The whole story of Dracula, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Dracula Box Office & Budget
Dracula grossed $42.5 million worldwide on a $52 million budget, 82% of what it cost. $13.1 million came from the US and Canada and $29.5 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$42.5M
82% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $13.1M
- International
- $29.5M
- Budget
- $52M
Dracula Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 4 trailers and 4 clips.
- Trailer UK Trailer
- Trailer Official US Trailer
- Trailer Dracula: A Love Story (2025) Official Trailer [4K-UHD]
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know Dracula?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Dracula in this film?
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Articles About Dracula
Our article about Dracula: “Dracula (2026) Review, Critics Opinions & Reception – Fan Reactions, Performance & Storytelling Analysis”.
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Dracula FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dracula, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dracula?
Dracula runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Dracula released?
Dracula was released on February 6, 2026.
Who directed Dracula?
Dracula was directed by Luc Besson.
More films by Luc Besson Who is in the cast of Dracula?
Dracula stars Caleb Landry Jones as Vlad, Dracula, Zoë Bleu Sidel as Elisabeta, Mina and Arben Bajraktaraj as Jonathan coachman, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Dracula make at the box office?
Dracula grossed $42.5 million worldwide ($13.1 million domestic, $29.5 million international) on a budget of $52 million.
How is Dracula rated?
Dracula has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Dracula have a post-credit scene?
No. Dracula has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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