Sinners box office collection: Michael B Jordan's film earns $45 million in 2nd weekend, has lowest drop since Avatar
Sinners box office collection: The Hollywood movie Sinners, which hit the screens two weeks ago, has exceeded all expectations at the box office and emerged as a smash hit. The film remained steady in its second weekend and witnessed a negligible drop when compared to what it grossed in the first three days.
Sinners is second only to Avatar
Sinners remained the top choice of the audience in its second weekend and added another feather to its cap.
According to AV Club, an entertainment portal, the film earned $45 million at the box office over its three-day second weekend and witnessed a drop of merely 6%. It now holds the record for the second-smallest second weekend drop for any movie (that grossed over $40 million in its debut weekend) after Avatar (2009). It has also holds the distinction of witnessing the lowest second weekend drop for any R-rated title
With this, Sinners' total collection in the US market stands at $120 million. Its total worldwide collection is around $162 million. The film, which was shot on a meagre budget of just $90 million, is already a profitable venture for all parties. Moreover, going by the current trend, it is unlikely to slow down anytime soon.
About Sinners
Sinners is a horror drama directed by Ryan Coogler. It centres on two twin brothers who find themselves in a difficult situation when a vampire arrives in their hometown. The film features Michael B Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld in the lead. Sinners hit the screens on April 18 and is currently playing in theatres.
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