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Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' Climbs to $168M Worldwide, Breaks Horror Box Office Records

The original vampire drama starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld continues its remarkable run, setting benchmarks for sophomore weekend holds and audience acclaim.

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Overview

  • Sinners has grossed $168 million globally, including $128 million domestically, making it the fifth highest-grossing film of 2025 so far.
  • The film achieved a record-breaking second weekend, with a mere 6% drop from its $48 million opening, the smallest for an R-rated title and second only to Avatar overall.
  • Critics and audiences have praised the film, with a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 97% audience rating, and an A CinemaScore, a rarity for horror movies.
  • Tom Cruise publicly endorsed the film, urging audiences to experience it in theaters and stay through the end credits, further boosting its visibility.
  • Directed by Ryan Coogler on a $90 million budget, Sinners has already turned a profit and reignited discussions about the viability of original, auteur-driven projects in Hollywood.