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Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' Achieves Record-Breaking Box Office Hold

The original horror drama starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld posts a mere 6% second-weekend drop, solidifying its profitability and cultural impact.

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Michael B. Jordan in a vest on the Sinners poster.
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Overview

  • Sinners earned $45 million in its second weekend, marking a 6% drop—the second-smallest for any film grossing over $40 million in its debut, behind Avatar (2009).
  • The film’s domestic earnings have reached $120 million, with a worldwide total of $162 million, already making it profitable on its $90 million budget.
  • Industry analysts predict the film could surpass $200 million domestically, potentially becoming the first original live-action film to do so since 2013's Gravity.
  • Directed by Ryan Coogler and featuring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld, Sinners blends horror, Delta blues, and Jim Crow-era folklore, earning critical acclaim and an A CinemaScore.
  • The film’s success highlights renewed audience interest in original, auteur-driven theatrical experiences over franchise-dominated releases.