Osgood Perkins’s Horror Film Longlegs Crosses $100m at Global Box Office

Film’s Success Consolidates its Status as Highest-Grossing American Independent Film of the Year

Osgood Perkins’s horror film Longlegs has crossed $100m at the global box office, including a $72m North American gross through Neon. The film has also amassed $31m from international territories licensed by Black Bear Pictures.

International Breakdown

The UK, where Black Bear distributed directly, leads the field on $10m. Black Bear’s sister company Elevation Pictures distributed the film in Canada, which accounts for just over $7m of the North American gross. The film is yet to open in a number of major regions and territories, including Latin America and Italy.

Production and Distribution

C2’s Dave Caplan financed and produced Longlegs alongside Cage, Dan Kagan, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Chris Ferguson. The film opened over July 12-14 weekend on $22.4m in a company record for Neon and eventually overtook Parasite’s $53.4m final gross to rank as Neon’s top earner in North America.

Future Projects

Perkins is reuniting with Neon, C2, and Black Bear for his next film, Stephen King adaptation The Monkey starring Theo James, which will be released in February 2025. Brian Kavanaugh-Jones from Range and Chris Ferguson of Oddfellows are producing alongside James Wan and Dave Caplan for C2. Neon will also release Perkins’s Keeper starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, and will reunite with Monroe on They Follow, the sequel to David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows.

Recent Success

The company’s Berlinale selection Cuckoo from Tilman Singer grossed $3m when it opened last weekend.

Conclusion

Longlegs’s success is a testament to the growing popularity of horror films and the dedication of the cast and crew. With its $100m global box office haul, the film has solidified its place as one of the highest-grossing American independent films of the year.

FAQs

Q: Who is the director of Longlegs?
A: Osgood Perkins

Q: Who stars in Longlegs?
A: Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage

Q: What is the plot of Longlegs?
A: The film is a horror story that follows a group of characters as they try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.

Q: When is Longlegs being released?
A: The film is currently available in select theaters.

Q: What is the production company behind Longlegs?
A: C2, Black Bear Pictures, and Neon