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Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' Poised for Strong Opening with Critical Acclaim

The 1932-set Southern Gothic horror film, starring Michael B. Jordan, debuts nationwide April 18 with a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and projected $40M-$45M opening weekend.

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Overview

  • Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' marks his first entirely original feature, blending Southern Gothic horror, blues music, and Jim Crow-era historical drama.
  • The film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their Mississippi Delta hometown to open a juke joint and face a supernatural vampire threat.
  • 'Sinners' has achieved a 99% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest score of Coogler’s career, with praise for its storytelling, visuals, and Ludwig Göransson’s score.
  • Box office forecasts suggest a $40M-$45M domestic opening weekend, with Warner Bros. targeting a more conservative $35M-$40M range.
  • The film features mid- and post-credit scenes hinting at potential franchise development, a rare move for an original, non-IP-based project.