Michael B. Jordan’s “Sinners” Hits $100M Milestone!

Daily Report April 27,2025

Michael B. Jordan’s “Sinners” continues to feast at the box office, devouring the competition with a mere $13 million Friday take that will push its domestic total over $100 million by Saturday.

At a Glance

“Sinners” leads the box office for the second consecutive weekend, expected to earn $42-44 million, one of the lowest second-weekend drops in history outside holiday periods
The vampire horror film has already grossed more than $121 million worldwide on a $90 million budget
With near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores (98% from critics, 97% from audiences), the film has broadened its demographic appeal
Disney’s “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith” re-release takes second place with $11.3 million
Total box office could gross $139 million this weekend, more than double last year’s $64 million

Box Office Domination Continues

The R-rated vampire horror film “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan, is showing remarkable staying power at theaters nationwide. After an impressive $48 million opening last weekend that exceeded initial projections by $18 million, the film earned another $13 million on Friday alone. This puts it on track to earn between $42 million and $44 million in its second weekend, representing one of the smallest drops in box office history for a non-holiday weekend release. The film is expected to cross the $100 million domestic threshold by Saturday.

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Disney’s re-release of “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith” secured second place with $11.3 million, while Ben Affleck’s “The Accountant 2” landed in third with $9.43 million. “A Minecraft Movie” fell to fourth place with $5.1 million, and horror film “Until Dawn” rounded out the top five with $3.2 million. The strong performance across multiple films indicates a healthy theatrical market, with total weekend box office projected to reach $139 million – more than double the $64 million earned during the same period last year.

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Critical and Commercial Success

Directed by Ryan Coogler and produced on a $90 million budget, “Sinners” has achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. The film boasts near-perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes, with 98% positive reviews from critics and 97% approval from audiences. This strong word-of-mouth has helped the film maintain momentum into its second weekend, broadening its audience demographics to include more female viewers and moviegoers under 25 compared to its opening weekend numbers.

“Sinners,” the buzzy vampire horror film starring Michael B. Jordan, is exceeding box office projections and is expected to make upwards of $42 million, barely a drop from its $48 million opening weekend, a rare feat for a film that has continued to captivate audiences and critics.” – Box Office Mojo.

The global performance has been equally impressive, with “Sinners” having already accumulated more than $121 million worldwide. Industry analysts note that if current projections hold, the film will achieve the best second weekend for an R-rated horror movie since 2017’s “It,” which grossed $60 million in its sophomore frame. The film features an all-star cast including Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and others, demonstrating the continued box office appeal of horror films led by established actors.

Horror Genre’s Enduring Appeal

The remarkable success of “Sinners” reaffirms the horror genre’s strong commercial appeal, especially when backed by A-list talent. Initially projected to open at $30 million, the film substantially outperformed expectations with its $48 million debut, surpassing the more family-friendly “A Minecraft Movie.” As “Sinners” approaches the $100 million domestic milestone after just nine days in theaters, it joins an elite group of R-rated horror films to achieve such rapid commercial success.

“Sinners” could notch the best second weekend for an R-rated horror movie since “It” grossed $60 million in its second weekend in 2017, Deadline reported.” – Deadline.

With continued strong performance expected throughout the weekend, “Sinners” demonstrates that audiences remain hungry for well-crafted horror experiences on the big screen. The film’s success comes as welcome news for theater owners who have faced inconsistent attendance patterns since the pandemic. As summer blockbuster season approaches, “Sinners” has set a high bar for upcoming releases to match its impressive box office performance and audience engagement.