Overview

• Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, has achieved a $79 million worldwide box office total in its first week, with $64 million domestically and $15 million internationally.
• Critics and audiences have praised the film, which holds a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score, a 97% audience score, and an A grade on CinemaScore, rare for a horror movie.
• The film blends 1930s Jim Crow history, blues music, and supernatural horror, using cutting-edge Ultra Panavision 70 and IMAX 65 cinematography for a unique visual experience.
• A mid-credits scene hints at expanded narratives and potential sequels, fueling speculation about a broader cinematic universe under Coogler’s direction.
• Sinners has become one of the 15 highest-grossing vampire films ever, surpassing entries in the Underworld and Blade franchises, while also sparking online debates over its racial allegory.