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Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' Poised for Box Office Success and Franchise Potential

The genre-bending supernatural thriller debuts April 18 with a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and projections of up to $50 million for its opening weekend.

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Production still from Sinners.
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Overview

  • Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in a 1932 Mississippi-set story blending horror, blues, and historical drama.
  • Critics have praised the film’s ambitious storytelling, earning it a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, the highest of Coogler’s career.
  • Industry projections estimate an opening weekend gross of $35–$50 million, signaling strong commercial prospects for Warner Bros.
  • Two post-credit scenes hint at possible franchise expansion, adding to the film’s buzz ahead of its release.
  • The film’s IMAX visuals, blues-inspired score by Ludwig Göransson, and themes of cultural resilience have drawn widespread acclaim.