Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller Sinners continued its box office dominance by grossing $45 million in its second weekend, marking a remarkably small 6% drop from its $48 million debut. This outstanding hold ranks among the best second-weekend performances for an adult-skewing wide-release film without the benefit of a holiday weekend.
Starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, Sinners has already collected $161.6 million worldwide, easily surpassing its $90 million production budget. The film’s unique blend of horror, drama, action, and musical elements, combined with strong word-of-mouth buzz and high earnings from large-format screenings, has significantly widened its appeal beyond typical horror audiences.
Adding to the excitement at the box office, a re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith captured second place with $25.2 million domestically and a strong $42.2 million worldwide. This surprising performance highlights the enduring popularity of the Star Wars franchise among both nostalgic fans and new audiences.
Meanwhile, The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck, debuted with an impressive $24.5 million opening weekend, closely matching the original film’s performance. Despite its higher production budget of $80 million, the sequel has been well received by both critics and audiences, suggesting it will have strong staying power in the coming weeks.
A Minecraft Movie experienced a 50% drop in its second weekend but still pulled in $22.7 million. Despite the decline, it remains the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, with a staggering $816.6 million accumulated worldwide.
Overall, the North American box office generated a robust $146 million over the weekend, more than double the earnings from the same period in 2024. This surge has set an optimistic tone for the upcoming summer movie season, with highly anticipated releases like Marvel’s Thunderbolts and a range of indie films such as The Surfer, Bonjour Tristesse, and Rust ready to attract audiences.
The success of Sinners and the strong performances from other titles are clear signs of renewed enthusiasm for theatrical moviegoing, signaling a promising rebound for the film industry in 2025.
