Why ‘Sinners’ by Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan Conquered the Box Office
How 'Sinners' Dominated the Box Office: Coogler & Jordan's Winning Formula Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners, a chilling R rated vampire thriller, electrified audiences on its opening weekend of April 18, 2025, raking in $48 million domestically and $63 million worldwide. This debut not only topped the box office but also set a new benchmark as the biggest opening for an original film since Jordan Peele’s Us in 2019. From the powerhouse duo’s reputation to the film’s bold storytelling, here’s why Sinners became a cinematic triumph. The Coogler-Jordan Magic The partnership between director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan is a proven recipe for success, with past hits like Fruitvale Station (2013), Creed (2015), Black Panther (2018), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) collectively grossing over $2.4 billion globally. Sinners, their first original collaboration, leveraged their star power, with 47% of moviegoers citing Jordan’s i...