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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Opens to $45.6M, Leading Domestic Box Office

The R-rated vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan marks the biggest debut for an original film since 2019’s 'Us,' though its profitability remains uncertain.

Ben Stiller spoke up about the way Sinners' box office numbers were reported.
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Overview

  • ‘Sinners’ earned $45.6 million domestically and $61 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing expectations and dethroning 'A Minecraft Movie' at the box office.
  • The film received critical and audience acclaim, boasting an 'A' CinemaScore—the first for a horror film in 35 years—and a 98% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
  • Premium formats like IMAX and Dolby contributed significantly to ticket sales, accounting for 45% of the domestic gross, with IMAX alone representing 20%.
  • Produced on a $90 million budget with additional marketing costs, Warner Bros. projects the film will need to gross $200–$225 million globally to break even.
  • The movie highlights the enduring partnership between Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, as well as Warner Bros.' commitment to original, auteur-driven content.