Sinners Continues to Take a Bite Out of the Box Office

Sinners won the box office when it came out last weekend, and it’s still holding strong in week two.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the period vampire flick made $45 million domestically and maintained its top spot. Compared to its $48 million opening weekend, its take fell by just six percent, making for the smallest decline for an R-rated horror title. It’s also one of the smallest drops for a second-weekend movie with a $40 million+ opening, and last time that happened was back with Avatar in 2009. At $163 million worldwide, it’s currently the seventh highest-grossing movie of 2025.

Critically, Sinners is director-writer Ryan Coogler’s highest-rated movie to date, and audience scores are equally glowing. Word of mouth has been pretty strong throughout the past week, and it’s likely to grow after Tom Cruise declared it a “must-see in cinema” on Sunday.

Discussions of the film’s box office and future numbers kicked off opening weekend as various outlets positioned the movie as being potentially in trouble—a prediction that was obviously incorrect, and which drew ire from several corners of the internet.

The opening weekend success prompted a heartfelt response from Coogler, who thanked audiences for turning up to see it in theaters across various formats.

“I believe in cinema and the theatrical experience. The global theatrical audience has allowed me to dream, find a career, and build a more sustainable life for me and my family,” he wrote. “To see your response to the film has re-invigorated me and many others who believe in this art form.”

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