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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Thrives with Strong Box Office and Critical Acclaim

The genre-blending vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan is on track for a $40–42M opening weekend and has earned a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score.

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Overview

  • 'Sinners' grossed $19.2M on its opening day and is projected to finish its first weekend with $40–42M, a strong start for an R-rated horror film.
  • The film has received near-universal acclaim, earning a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score, an A CinemaScore, and praise for its cultural depth and innovative storytelling.
  • Directed by Ryan Coogler, the movie blends horror, musical, and Southern gothic elements, using Delta blues and Irish folk music to explore themes of Black identity and resilience.
  • Michael B. Jordan stars in dual roles as twin brothers in 1932 Mississippi, with the narrative expanding through post-credits scenes set decades later.
  • Despite hints of further storylines in the post-credits scenes, Coogler has confirmed that 'Sinners' is intended as a standalone film with no sequel planned.