Los Angeles, California – Movie fans don dey excited as the new horror film, ‘Sinners‘, directed by Ryan Kougler, don gross over $46 million in ticket sales for North America since its release on Thursday. The film, which explores dark themes in a 1930s setting, faces a big challenge because Warner Bros spent at least $150 million to produce am.
Despite its strong opening, movie experts dey cautious about the film’s long-term success. David A. Gross, a film advisor, talk say, “This be excellent opening for horror film, but the heavy budget fit affect its profitability massively.”
The film was received well by audiences, scoring an impressive ‘A’ on Cinemascore and getting a close to 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which dey show say viewers really enjoy am. As dem push for positive word of mouth, ‘Sinners’ na the only horror film in 35 years to achieve such high score.
Warner Bros’ co-presidents share their excitement over the film’s performance. According to dem, “We dey thrilled with the stellar reception from audiences. We dey committed to bringing bold films that reflect current cultural experiences.”
‘Sinners’ features popular star Michael B. Jordan, who plays a twin in the story where his character open a local joint in a small Southern town, only to face vampires. The movie attracted a diverse audience, with 40% of ticket buyers being Black, 35% White, 18% Hispanic, and 5% Asian.
The film managed to pull in an additional $15.4 million internationally, bringing the global total to approximately $61 million. However, industry insiders dey expect a tough road ahead to profitability, as analysts warn that the production cost is high.
Despite ‘Sinners’ impressive debut, the ongoing box office competition remains fierce. ‘A Minecraft Movie‘, which also released recently, came second with $41.3 million in ticket sales. This video game adaptation is currently the top-grossing Hollywood film of the year with a total of $344 million.
Looking ahead, as ticket sales continue to rebound compared to last year—5% ahead yet behind the figures from 2019—film studios are keenly awaiting upcoming major releases including Marvel’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ and Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ remake.
In other box office news, ‘The King of Kings‘, an animated film about the life of Jesus, earned $17 million in its second week, marking a steady performance since opening. But Disney’s latest release, ‘The Amateur‘ has struggled at the box office midst mixed reviews, pulling only $6.8 million in its second week.
As moviegoers continue to flock to theaters, industry experts are closely watching how ‘Sinners’ will perform moving forward. Its ability to maintain a strong audience and meet financial expectations will be pivotal in determining if this horror thriller can be labeled a major success.
