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Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Here's How You Can Watch 'Sinners' In The UK, At Home Now
Following the success of Black Panther and Creed, director Ryan Coogler returns with Sinners, an original vampire thriller. Set in 1930s Mississippi and starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, the film unfolds as both a supernatural tale and an exploration of family, tradition, and Black Southern culture. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE Sinners marks the fifth collaboration between Coogler and Jordan. This time, Jordan plays twin brothers—Smoke and Stack—who return to their hometown hoping to leave their past behind. But what awaits them is even more: a town haunted by vampires and other monsters. Despite the high-concept premise, Coogler sought to root the film in raw emotion. Inspired by the loss of his uncle James and the family stories he heard growing up, Sinners merges bold, stylized filmmaking with deeply personal history. 'For me, the movie started with my relationship with my uncle who is from Mississippi,' Coogler told LeBron James in a conversation for Interview Magazine. 'He was the older male figure in my life... When I was working on Creed in 2015, he passed away. I had already made a film about the Bay with Fruitvale [Station], I was making a movie about Philly, I made a couple of movies about Wakanda, and now I'm coming back home in a different way. I'm looking at the American South, which is, outside of the continent of Africa, where Black people call home.' Though it tackles themes of Black displacement, resistance, and resilience, Sinners also makes space for humor, tenderness, and lots of blood. 'At first I thought Sinners was going to be a small genre film, but [the more] I learned I was like, 'Oh, this thing has to actually be massive' for it to feel right, to do it justice,' Coogler told IndieWire. There is yet to be confirmation on where you'll be able to stream Sinners for free in the UK (well, free once you've paid for your subscription of course...). In the US, the film will stream on Max this year, but it's not clear what that means for its UK distribution In the meantime, viewers can buy or rent the film at home on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and all other digital retailers. This story will be updated. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Moriel is the editorial and social media assistant at covering celebrity, culture, and fashion. She previously wrote for The Daily Front Row. When she's off work, you can find her with her nose in a book, taking a dance class, or online shopping.
The Onion
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Onion
What To Know About ‘Sinners'
Sinners , the new movie from Ryan Coogler starring Michael B. Jordan, has received widespread praise from critics and audiences. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the film. Q: What is Sinners about? A: America's inability to discuss its complex racial history without bringing the Irish into things. Q: Has Sinners broken any box office records? A: It is the highest-grossing Black Southern gothic vampire horror musical fantasia of 2025. Q: What are the vampires in the film meant to represent? A: Werewolves. Q: Who is the movie for? A: Anyone who doesn't want to be left out of conversations for the next three months. Q: Will Sinners have a sequel? A: If they can figure out how to get a third Michael B. Jordan on screen, sure. Q: Are the vampires in the movie real? A: We're almost positive they aren't. Q: When will Sinners be streaming? A: It will likely be available on Max in July, you lazy, cheap son of a bitch.
Black America Web
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Ryan Coogler Thanks Fans for ‘Sinners' Box Office Win
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: The Washington Post / Getty Ryan Coogler is feeling the love. The Sinners director penned a heartfelt open letter after the film's stunning box office debut. Read more and check out his post inside. Sinners raked in $48 million domestically and $63 million globally during its opening weekend. In the letter, Coogler expressed his 'eternal gratitude' to fans, crediting their support for reigniting his passion for filmmaking. 'My heart is bursting,' Coogler wrote. 'Your response to the film has re-invigorated me and many others who believe in this art form.' Sinners is a supernatural thriller starring Michael B. Jordan as the Smokestack twins, blending family legacy, Black Southern culture, and horror with deep emotional resonance. The film was inspired by Coogler's own ancestry and family memories, particularly his late Uncle James, whose love of the blues shaped the film's tone and story. One song, 'Wang Dang Doodle,' became the seed for the movie's concept: a juke joint party gone dangerously wrong when vampires descend on a community already filled with danger. Alongside the open letter, Ryan posted a photo of his family including his Uncle James and Aunt Sammie, for whom a central character is named. In his letter, Coogler praised the audience for making the film a cultural event. 'Those who bought a ticket,' Coolger shared. 'Who changed their work schedules. Watched more than once. Made a friend in the theater lobby. You all made this possible.' He also emphasized his belief in the theatrical experience, calling cinema 'a necessary pillar of society.' Coogler hopes the success of Sinners will empower filmmakers to take bold creative swings, writing, 'Together maybe we can expand the definition of what a blockbuster is, what a horror movie is, and what an IMAX audience looks like.' Beyond fans, Coogler paid tribute to his longtime collaborators — Michael B. Jordan, his composer Ludwig Göransson, wife and producing partner Zinzi Coogler, and editor Michael Shawver, who missed the press tour to be with his child. He also listed a wide range of cinematic influences, from Spike Lee and Ava DuVernay to Wes Craven and Jordan Peele. For Coogler, Sinners is more than a film. It's a deeply personal offering and a celebration of communal storytelling. And thanks to the audience, it's a reminder that cinema is still alive and kicking — or, in this case, biting. 'I'll see you at the movies,' Coogler closed. 'Popcorn bucket in hand.' Be sure to catch Sinners in theaters now. SEE ALSO Ryan Coogler Thanks Fans for 'Sinners' Box Office Win was originally published on
