Sinners’ earns $45 million in phenomenal 2nd weekend | AP News
Ryan Coogler’s new film, Sinners, continues its unstoppable success, breaking major box office records during its second weekend.
After a massive opening, Sinners showed almost no signs of slowing down. The Ryan Coogler film earned an impressive $45 million in its second weekend, dropping only 6% from its $48 million debut. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this is one of the smallest second-weekend drops ever recorded for a major release outside of the holiday season.
Sinners Breaks Box Office Records
The performance of Sinners is historic. The film now holds the record for the smallest second-weekend drop of any movie opening to more than $40 million since James Cameron’s Avatar in 2009. Even more impressively, it achieved the best second-weekend hold for an R-rated film in box office history.
- Opening Weekend: $48 million
- Second Weekend: $45 million
- Domestic Total: Over $120 million
- Worldwide Total: $162 million and counting
This success solidifies Ryan Coogler’s place among the most influential filmmakers working today, joining ranks with legends like Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, and Jordan Peele.
Ryan Coogler’s Smart Deal Pays Off
Sinners is not just a win at the box office—it’s also a huge personal victory for Ryan Coogler. Thanks to a groundbreaking deal with Warner Bros., Coogler will gain 100% ownership of the film after 25 years. With Sinners already a blockbuster, that future ownership could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
This innovative agreement shows Coogler’s savvy both behind the camera and in business negotiations, setting a new standard for filmmaker deals in Hollywood.
Not the Only Record-Breaker This Weekend
While Sinners dominated headlines, it wasn’t the only movie making history at the box office. Disney’s re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith also performed exceptionally well. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the classic Star Wars film earned $25 million, one of the biggest opening weekends ever for a re-release.
Other strong performers this weekend included:
- The Accountant 2 – $24.4 million
- A Minecraft Movie – $22.7 million
- Until Dawn – $8 million
- The King of Kings – $4 million
Even niche re-releases, like Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, found a spot in the top 10, proving that audiences are eager to return to theaters for both new and nostalgic experiences.
Full Box Office Top 10 (April 25–27, 2025)
- Sinners — $45,000,000
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (20th Anniversary Re-Release) — $25,200,000
- The Accountant 2 — $24,492,743
- A Minecraft Movie — $22,720,000
- Until Dawn — $8,015,000
- The King of Kings — $4,018,664
- The Amateur — $3,800,000
- Warfare — $2,652,229
- Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (2025 Re-Release) — $2,620,076
- The Legend of Ochi — $1,443,157
What’s Next for Sinners?
With Sinners showing such extraordinary staying power at the box office, analysts predict the film could easily cross the $200 million mark worldwide in the coming weeks. Ryan Coogler’s visionary storytelling, combined with Michael B. Jordan’s star power, has created a cultural moment that moviegoers don’t want to miss.
If you haven’t experienced Sinners yet, now’s the perfect time. The film is playing in theaters nationwide—don’t miss the movie that’s rewriting box office history!
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