Ryan Coogler‘s film Sinners is poised to become a significant success for Warner Bros. Starring Michael B. Jordan, this horror movie has exceeded initial projections, boasting an impressive opening weekend at the box office with earnings of $45 million USD over Easter weekend.
Set against the backdrop of the Mississippi Delta in 1932, Sinners follows Jordan as he takes on the dual role of twin brothers who confront a supernatural entity upon their return to their hometown, where they seek a new beginning.
Joining Michael B. Jordan in the cast of Sinners are talented actors such as Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, legendary musician Buddy Guy, and Delroy Lindo. The buzz surrounding this film has proven to be well-founded, as Sinners has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first horror movie to receive an “A” CinemaScore.
While several previous horror films have come close to this prestigious ranking, they ultimately fell short. For instance, A Quiet Place garnered a B+, while notable titles like Five Nights at Freddy’s, Get Out, The Lost Boys, The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, A Quiet Place Part II, and Child’s Play 2 all received an A-, highlighting just how rare this achievement truly is.
This is significant news for Warner Bros., marking the first occasion in more than a decade that the studio has had two films each surpassing $40 million at the box office. Moreover, this achievement comes as Warner Bros. once again dominates the Easter weekend with its top two movies, including A Minecraft Movie, featuring the talents of Jack Black and Jason Momoa.
