Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s vampire thriller Sinners is proving to be a juggernaut at the box office, dominating its second weekend with an impressive $45 million haul. Read more about how the movie is slaying at the box office inside.

Sinners sophomore weekend dropped just 6 percent from its opening $48 million debut. This is a rare feat, especially for a horror release, which typically sees steeper declines after its initial buzz.

According to Variety, Sinners has now raked in $122.5 million domestically and $161.6 million worldwide, surpassing expectations and its $90 million production budget. With strong word-of-mouth, glowing reviews, and a star-driven appeal, the supernatural thriller is showing no signs of slowing down. Even as the summer blockbuster season heats up.

Produced by Warner Bros. and helmed by Coogler, Sinners blends bloodsucking suspense with deeper social themes, following a gripping narrative anchored by Michael B. Jordan’s commanding dual performance. The duo, best known for their work together on Creed and Black Panther, continues to raise the bar with this bold new entry into the horror genre. Fans and critics alike are hailing Sinners as a genre-defying film that manages to entertain while provoking thought.

Financial podcast and media platform Earn Your Leisure also celebrated the film’s success, highlighting its cultural impact and box office strength.

“Sinners is now on track to become the highest-grossing original film of the 2020s,” their post read. “Ryan Coogler also has a unique agreement with Warner Bros. that allows him to regain ownership of the film after 25 years.”

They highlighted the film’s major milestones and lauded the financial win for a Black-led and directed film in a historically white-dominated genre.

What’s particularly notable is the staying power Sinners is demonstrating. Horror films often peak in the first weekend, but Sinners is defying trends, attracting repeat viewers and new fans week after week. The film’s blend of genre thrills, sharp cinematography, and magnetic star power has struck a chord with audiences across demographics.

With summer tentpoles arriving soon, the question becomes how far Sinners can go. But with this kind of momentum, it’s clear Coogler and Jordan have another blockbuster on their hands. And perhaps, the makings of a cinematic universe that bites back.

If the current numbers are any indication, Sinners is set to become one of 2025’s biggest box office hits.