Russell Crowe’s latest World War II film,Nuremberg, has quietly turned into a successful film at the box office. Following the Oscar winner’s hectic 2025 schedule with movies such as Land of Bad and Kraven the Hunter, the actor reduced his pace the next year with only one film, in which he appeared in a historical thriller. It’s also his most unsettling performance to date, where he played Hermann Göring, Adolf Hitler’s second-in-command.
Nurembergwas launched in the United States on November 7, 2025, yet it had a limited financial success, earning approximately $15 million. Nevertheless, as perVariety, the psychological thriller had a different reception abroad, where it has earned more than $31 million globally, including $8 million from Italy. It’s worth noting that the movie has not yet been released in Germany and France, which is expected to increase the box office earnings.
The film directed by Crowe has earned $46 million worldwide.. With a budget projected at $7-10 million, this amount readily positions it as a box office triumph and an overlooked treasure for Sony Pictures Classics. Furthermore,Nurembergoutperformed other Academy Award-contending films from the studio, including The Smashing Machine ($21.1 million) and Bugonia ($41 million).
Crowe’s last few movieshaven’t done well in terms of sales. The most notorious among them isKraven the Hunter, which only generated $62 million compared to a $110–130 million budget. Therefore,Nuremberg would mark his first significant box office success sinceThe Pope’s Exorcist, which generated $77 million worldwide. Nevertheless, the majority of his 2025 films were lower-budget releases and achieved success via streaming platforms, with Land of Bad being a good example.
Certain elements could play a role inNurembergits financial success abroad. Firstly, due to the film’s backdrop during WWII, the topic is pertinent in the European market. The thriller also received good word of mouth, but it’s an unusual instance where its critical response grew better with time.
When Nuremberg Debuted at TIFF in September 2025, initial reviews were mostly unfavorable, with the Rotten Tomatoes rating starting in the 40s. Yet, as the release date approached, the film’s reception turned more positive, resulting in a significant rise in the Rotten Tomatoes score to its present 72%. Audience reactions were even more enthusiastic for the historical film, with the Popcornmeter reaching 95%.
Nuremberg reviewsmentioned the film’s deliberate pace, but much of the acclaim was focused on the actor, Crowe. Featuring a strong ensemble cast with Rami Malek, Leo Woodall, and Colin Hanks, theGladiatorThe star delivered an exceptional performance, capturing the essence of a top-tier Nazi leader in a deeply moving way, which has sparked speculation about potential award recognition. He has made the BAFTAs longlist for Best Leading Actor.
Even though Crowe is in his early 60s, the actor shows no signs of slowing down. WhileThe Weightwill debut this year at Sundance, he has also finished filming forThe Creature Within, Bear Territory, and Billion Dollar Spy.
Directed and written by James Vanderbilt, the historical film centers on Malek’s character, Douglas Kelley, a psychiatrist tasked with evaluating high-ranking Nazi officials such as Hermann Göring to decide their suitability to testify during the Nuremberg trials. The plot is adapted from the 2013 bookThe Nazi and the Psychiatristby Jack El-Hai.
NurembergIs now available for rental and digital purchase in the United States. No information has been released yet regarding when it will be accessible for streaming.