# Dracula: A Love Tale Takes Paramount+ Chart Top

> Luc Besson's Dracula: A Love Tale becomes Paramount+'s #1 streaming hit after mixed box office performance.
- Title: Dracula: A Love Tale Takes Paramount+ Chart Top · Collider
- Summary: Luc Besson's Dracula: A Love Tale becomes Paramount+'s #1 streaming hit after mixed box office performance. Luc Besson's Dracula: A Love Tale achieves…
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- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/luc-besson-dracula-streaming-success-paramount-plus-october-2026
- Author: Shrishty Mishra
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:30:13+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: dracula, luc besson, paramount plus, dracula a love tale, streaming hit, box office, caleb landry jones, christoph waltz, romance horror, horror film, entertainment, culture
## Dracula: A Love Tale Release
French filmmaker Luc Besson's Dracula: A Love Tale releases on Paramount+ in October 2026.
## Dual Timeline Story
The film unfolds across dual timelines, mirroring previous cinematic interpretations while introducing a romantic angle to the Dracula story.
## Dracula's Transformation
Dracula loses his life and faith in God, becoming the creature we know, after finding a woman who resembles his beloved.
## Cast and Production
Caleb Landry Jones stars as Dracula, with Zoë Bleu Sidel as Elisabeta and Mina, Christoph Waltz as Priest, Matilda De Angelis as Maria, and Haymon Maria Buttinger as Cardinal.
## Besson's Direction
Luc Besson directs from his own script, exploring themes of love over revenge with Dracula as a tragic romantic hero.
## Critical Reception
The film received mixed reactions with a 54% critics score and 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
## Box Office Performance
Dracula: A Love Tale grossed $42.5 million worldwide against a $52 million budget.
## Streaming Success
Dracula: A Love Tale sits atop Paramount+ charts at #1, following its mixed box office performance.
## Streaming Chart Position
The film ranks #1 on Paramount+ charts, comparable to popular franchises like One Mile, We're the Millers, and Scary Movie.
## Release Date
Dracula: A Love Tale releases on February 6, 2026 with a runtime of 129 minutes.
## Director and Writers
Luc Besson directs from his own script, with Bram Stoker as writer.
## Production Details
The film is produced by Virginie Besson-Silla and Luc Besson, with a runtime of 129 minutes.
## Streaming Platform
Dracula: A Love Tale is available on Paramount+ for streaming.
## Streaming Success
Dracula: A Love Tale becomes Paramount+'s #1 streaming hit after mixed box office performance.
## Box Office Results
Dracula: A Love Tale earned $42.5 million worldwide against a $52 million budget.
## Streaming Chart Performance
Dracula: A Love Tale ranks #1 on Paramount+ charts, comparable to popular franchises like One Mile, We're the Millers, and Scary Movie.
## Key takeaway

Luc Besson's Dracula: A Love Tale achieves streaming success on Paramount+ despite mixed critical reception and a $42.5 million worldwide gross against a $52 million budget.