With just a week to go before Sinners sinks its fangs into theaters, Ryan Coogler’s latest film is already giving folks something to buzz about—and not just because Michael B. Jordan is playing twins. The period-set vampire horror flick currently holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes after 35 reviews, and the praise is rolling in like it’s awards season.
The story follows Smoke and Stack, twin brothers (both played by Jordan) trying to outrun their past. They return home to start fresh, but what’s waiting for them is far darker than the lives they left behind. Set in the Jim Crow-era South, Sinners blends horror, history, and heart—and critics are here for it.
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From emotional storytelling to blood-soaked visuals, Sinners is being hailed as a genre-bender that redefines horror—while still packing enough bite for die-hard fans of the supernatural.
What’s got folks even more excited? Coogler didn’t just direct—he also wrote and produced the $100M project, which is set in the 1930s Deep South and shot in sweeping 65mm film. The cast is stacked: Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Wunmi Mosaku, and newcomer Miles Caton all join Jordan on screen. Behind the lens, the dream team includes Autumn Durald Arkapaw (cinematographer from Black Panther) and Ludwig Göransson, fresh off his Oppenheimer score.
And don’t let the genre fool you—critics are pointing out how much Sinners has to say underneath the gore.
Let’s talk numbers for a sec. Sinners is expected to debut north of $40 million at the box office, a strong start considering the film’s massive budget. It’ll need to pass $200 million to break even, but with this early critical momentum and word-of-mouth buzz, that number doesn’t feel out of reach.
And yes, while we know that 100% on Rotten Tomatoes won’t last forever—it never does—the fact that it’s launching this strong says a lot. Coogler has never missed when it comes to Rotten Tomatoes: Fruitvale Station (94%), Creed (95%), Black Panther (95%), and even Wakanda Forever (84%). If Sinners stays the course, it’ll likely be Coogler’s next Certified Fresh entry.
This might even mark the rare horror film that enters the awards conversation. It’s still early, and April isn’t usually an Oscar-friendly release window, but when you mix emotional depth, social commentary, and genre thrills—it’s hard to ignore. And with Coogler at the helm, you know the story is personal. He’s said before that Sinners draws from his own family’s roots in Mississippi.
So yeah—whether you’re a horror head, a Coogler loyalist, or just want to see Michael B. Jordan take on double duty (and double trauma), Sinners is shaping up to be a can’t-miss experience.
Warner Bros. will release Sinners in theaters (and IMAX!) on April 18. Bring your popcorn just in case.