There’s no slowing down Sinners. The supernatural vampire thriller, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, has become a global sensation at the box office. Initially surprising everyone with a massive $48 million opening over Easter weekend, Sinners quickly overtook A Minecraft Movie, which had been dominating the charts for two consecutive weeks.
Since its debut, the film has continued to ride the wave of glowing audience reviews and positive word-of-mouth. During the weekdays, it added another $23 million to its total, with a steady performance across Monday ($7.8M), Tuesday ($8.6M), and Wednesday ($7.1M). As of now, the film stands strong at $71.5 million domestically.
Surpassing Modern Horror Greats
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sinners is on track to cross the coveted $100 million mark in the U.S., putting it ahead of modern horror hits like The Witch ($40M), The Babadook ($10M), Hereditary ($81M), and even Jordan Peele’s Us ($87M). The film’s atmospheric storytelling and emotional depth have elevated it beyond a typical horror flick, cementing its place as a genre-defining cultural moment.
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New Competition Ahead but Sinners Still Rules
This weekend, Sinners faces new competition in the form of Accountant 2, the R-rated sequel starring Ben Affleck and directed by Gavin O’Connor. With a promising 75% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes 20 points higher than its predecessor Accountant 2 could draw in action fans. However, the early buzz around Sinners suggests it’s far from losing steam.
Critics and fans alike are calling it one of Coogler’s best works to date, and with audiences flocking for repeat viewings, Sinners proves that horror with heart can conquer the box office.
