Sinners continued its reign at theatres with a remarkable $45 million haul in its sophomore weekend in a rare display of box office staying power, according to a report by variety.com. The Ryan Coogler-directed vampire thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan, demonstrated exceptional legs with only a 6% drop from its $48 million debut – a virtually unheard-of hold for the horror genre, which typically experiences steep second-weekend declines.
The film has now accumulated $122.5 million domestically and $161.6 million globally against its $90 million budget, positioning it as one of the year’s most profitable releases. This impressive performance, fuelled by critical acclaim and strong audience reception, signals a welcome turnaround for the 2025 box office, which struggled through a sluggish first quarter.
Disney’s 20th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith claimed second place with $25.2 million domestically and $42 million worldwide – extraordinary numbers for a two-decade-old film widely available on streaming platforms. Ben Affleck’s The Accountant 2 followed closely with $24.5 million domestically, matching its predecessor’s opening weekend, though its $80 million budget will require strong international performance to achieve profitability.
The weekend marked a significant milestone as four films each generated over $20 million, demonstrating audience appetite across multiple genres. With Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” opening next weekend, industry analysts predict continued momentum for a theatrical marketplace that’s finally showing signs of robust recovery after a challenging start to the year.
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