Ryan Coogler’sSinnersis coming off a record-breaking weekend at the box office, which saw the vampire flick take top spot once again after pulling in another $45 million dollars. As if that news wasn’t good enough for Coogler and company, they also received a huge endorsement from none other thanMission: ImpossiblelegendTom Cruise.
Taking to his Instagram account yesterday, Cruise posted a photo of himself (seen below) standing outside a theater in front of some promotional material forSinners. With a finger pointing at his ticket and a big grin on his face, Cruise captioned the pic by offering hearty congratulations to Coogler and everyone involved in the production, while at the same time urging fansto stay through the creditsfor a nice surprise.
“Congratulations Ryan, Michael, and to the entire cast and crew. Must see in cinema and stay through the end credits!”
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Michael B. Jordan shared heartfelt thanks following the second weekend haul of ‘Sinners’ at the box office.
Cruise is no stranger to vampire movies himself, having starred as the blood-sucker Lestat in 1994’sInterview with the Vampire.Sinnersis a much different beast, though, which has been receiving nothing but love since it premiered on April 18. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 98% rating from critics and a 97% from fans, it is heralded as Coogler’s best movie to date, surpassing the likes ofFruitvale Station,Black Panther, andCreed.
‘Sinners’ Is in Good Company at the Box Office
With its $45 million dollar take this past weekend,Sinnershas now managed to haul in a worldwide total of $163.2 million in its first two weeks. It now has the distinction of having the second-best second weekend performance for an R-rated horror movie since 2017’sIT, which is a tremendous achievement for Coogler when you consider that this was his first foray into the genre. While pundits will argue that the movie still has to make around $20 million to break-even, it’s clear that there’s a market for fresh new voices like Coogler’s in the space, and that – when given the chance to succeed – original stories such asSinnerswill find an audience if given the right push.
Having defeated the likes ofRevenge of the SithandThe Accountant 2at the box office this past weekend,Sinnerswill face some stiff competition in its third week, as Marvel’sThunderbolts*opens wide on May 2. Don’t be surprised if the horror movie drops to second place, but even if it does, Coogler can still hold his head high. As he put it ina wonderful thank-you letter he penned to fans:
“The global theatrical audience has allowed me to dream, find a career, and build a more sustainable life for me and my family […] To see your response to the film has reinvigorated me and many others who believe in this art form.”
As we await to see what Coogler has in store for us next, you’re able to check outSinnersplaying in theaters nationwide from Warner Bros. Pictures. Look for its streaming debut on Max later this year.
Source:Tom Cruise / Instagram
