Overview

• Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, grossed $79 million globally in its first week, with strong midweek holds boosting its box office trajectory.
• The film has received critical acclaim, earning a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score, a 97% audience rating, and becoming the first horror film to achieve an A CinemaScore.
• Sinners has propelled Coogler into the top 50 highest-grossing directors of all time and ranks among the top 15 highest-grossing vampire films ever made.
• Media coverage questioning the film's profitability has drawn criticism for potential racial bias, with commentators highlighting disparities in how Black-led films are evaluated.
• The film’s success underscores audience demand for original, non-franchise films and is projected to earn an additional $25–35 million in its second weekend.