Sinnersis dominating the box office, but it is also impressing its viewers. Directed, written, and produced by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther), the film is a period piece set in 1932 that seestwin brothers (Michael B. Jordan)uncovering a conspiracy of vampires. Alongside Jordan, the movie stars Hailee Steinfeld (Mary), Jack O’Connell (Remmick), Jayme Lawson (Pearline), and more major stars. The movie earned the top spot at the box office this weekend, ushering in $45 million domestically against a reported $90 million budget.
In its first weekend,Sinnershas already achieved a feat that no other horror movie ever has.CinemaScoreannounced thatCoogler’s latest film has earned an A ratingfrom audiences, which is a first for any horror film. Prior toSinners' debut,the highest ever recorded CinemaScore for a horror moviewas an A-, whichGet OutandA Quiet Place Part IIboth earned. This marks an incredible accomplishment that indicates that audiences absolutely adore this vampire drama.
What This CinemaScore Record Means For Sinners
Sinners Should Thrive During Its Run
Sinnershas already enjoyed an incredible opening weekend, surpassing all expectations and upsettingA Minecraft Moviein the midst of its similarly shocking run.It marks thebiggest debut for an original moviesince the pandemic, proving that Coogler and Jordan are a force to be reckoned with. The movie has certainly impressed critics, asScreenRant’s Mae Abdulbaki calledSinners"one of the best films of the year" and praised the"gripping, multifaceted story." The CinemaScore is proof that audiences are perfectly aligned with the critics.
The R-rated horror movie could easily have stumbled in a cinematic landscape that has not been kind to original properties.
The strong opening weekend was impressive enough, but this CinemaScore is a great indicator that the movie will have a long and successful run.Impressed audiences generally lead to positive word-of-mouth, so the second-week drop should not be too significant, as viewers will likely urge friends and family members to head to theaters. The R-rated horror movie could easily have stumbled in a cinematic landscape that has not been kind to original properties.Sinnerswill likely need over $185 millionto achieve profitability, but it is well on its way.
Our Take On Sinners' CinemaScore
It Is Perfectly Deserved
The record-breaking CinemaScore is an incredible accomplishment, and it is also entirely deserved.Coogler’s direction and scripting are receiving the majority of the praise, and Jordan’s performances as Smoke and Stack are also remarkable.Sinnersalso set itself apart with its unique vampire lorethat takes advantage of its setting. The rest of the run will need to match this strong opening to reach profitability, given that it is not performing especially well internationally, but this is certainly a strong start.
