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Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' Defies Box Office Norms with Record-Breaking Second Weekend

The original supernatural thriller maintains a remarkable 8% drop, securing $42–44 million in its second weekend and surpassing $100 million domestically.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows actors Delroy Lindo, from left, and Michael B. Jordan with director-writer-producer Ryan Coogler on the set of Sinners. (Eli Adé/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
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Overview

  • Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' starring Michael B. Jordan, continues to dominate the box office, leading for the second consecutive weekend with an estimated $42–44 million gross.
  • The film's minimal 8% second-weekend drop is one of the smallest in recent history for a non-holiday release, highlighting strong audience retention.
  • 'Sinners' crossed the $100 million domestic mark within nine days, underscoring its exceptional performance as an original R-rated horror film.
  • Premium-format screenings, including IMAX, have driven significant demand, with IMAX accounting for 20% of opening-weekend revenue.
  • Coogler's groundbreaking 25-year rights ownership deal with Warner Bros. sets a new precedent for director-studio partnerships in Hollywood.