Upon release (February 2005), Constantine grossed $230 million worldwide against a $100 million budget — modest, not a flop, but far from blockbuster status.
When Constantine hit theaters in February 2005, critics were split. Directed by Francis Lawrence (fresh off music videos for Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears), the film starred Keanu Reeves as John Constantine – a chain-smoking, demon-hunting Occult detective with terminal lung cancer. constantine2005720phindienglish moviesd exclusive