Ryan Coogler’s new film is a huge success.
The new film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, earned $19.2 million on its first release day.
The title topped the US box office, beating out its strong competitor, Minecraft. The film was released in 3,308 theatres, including IMAX theatres, and was very well received by audiences and critics.
While Minecraft is expected to return to the top of the chart in the coming days and lead for the third consecutive week, Sinners’ strong start is a clear sign of its potential success in the R-rated supernatural genre. Estimates indicate that the film could earn between $40 million and $42 million by the end of the weekend, a promising figure. Also, its global sales total has exceeded $26 million as of Friday.
Sinners has not only performed well in sales but has also been highly praised for its quality. It boasts the highest rating on Rotten Tomatoes of any Ryan Coogler film, with a 97% rating and an A CinemaScore from audiences. The perfect score on the PostTrak poll further confirms that audiences were thoroughly satisfied with the film.
The film’s narrative unfolds in 1932, with Michael B. Jordan portraying the two main roles of twins Smoke and Stack. Having survived World War I and the Chicago crime, the two return to their hometown in Mississippi to start a business. However, they soon find themselves embroiled in a series of terrifying incidents.
Considering the film’s $90 million budget and positive reviews, Sinners is one of the year’s most successful films. This success could secure the professional future of its production team at Warner Bros.