Sinnershas generated significant buzz and overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, with many lauding the vampire horror outing as one of the year’s best big-screen endeavors. The response to the movie, paired withits perfect endingthat leaves the door open for a possible story continuation, might lead audiences to contemplate whether Warner Bros. could explore a sequel. However, it seems thatRyan Cooglerdoes not want to suck the life (or blood) out of the Michael B. Jordan-led picture and turn it into a multi-film franchise.
In a recent interview with Ebony, Coogler revealed whySinnersprobably won’t get a sequel despite its strong potential for expanded storytelling. The director, who has helmed major franchise projects such asBlack PantherandCreedin the past, explained that he wanted to craft something original after previously working on movies that spawn follow-ups, and that his intention for the feature was for it to “feel like a full meal” and “finished thing” by the time the credits rolled on the action. He further elaborated:
‘Sinners’ Perfect Ending Proves This Is Ryan Coogler’s Masterpiece
It’s rare that a paranormal horror movie like this offers an ending that is both narratively and thematically satisfying, but Ryan Coogler succeeded.
“I’ve been in a space of making franchise films for a bit, so I wanted to get away from that. I was looking forward to working on a film that felt original and personal to me, and had an appetite for delivering something to audiences that was original and unique. I wanted the movie to feel like a full meal: your appetizers, starters, entrees, and desserts, I wanted all of it there. I wanted it to be a holistic and finished thing. That was how I was asked all about it. That was always my intention.”
Sinnersis a supernatural thrillerset in the 1930s Jim Crow-era South, following twin brothers Smoke and Stack, both played by Jordan, who return to their hometown of Mississippi Delta after spending years in Chicago. The siblings are desperate to leave their troubled lives behind them, but trouble doesn’t seem to escape them as they discover an even greater evil awaiting them. The story could continue with a sequel (or even a prequel, exploring the duo’s ventures before returning home), but it also works as a standalone movie, and it seems that Coogler wants to keep it as a self-contained story.
What Critics Are Saying About ‘Sinners’
Sinnersdebuted witha rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes scorewhen early reactions started to drop in. It currently stands at 98% from 222 reviews, with a 97% rating from audiences. The critics' consensus is that “Coogler’s first original blockbuster reveals the full scope of his singular imagination” through “a rip-roaring fusion of masterful visual storytelling and toe-tapping music.” MovieWeb’s own Julian Roman said inhis review ofSinnersthat the blockbuster “brilliantly illustrates Black life in the violent and poverty-stricken Jim Crow-segregated South while portraying a vibrant cultural landscape brimming with musical fellowship” and “a ruthless vampire antagonist.”
The buzz surroundingSinnerscould very well lead to the R-rated vampire flick taking a significant bite out of the box office. According to Variety, the movieearned $4.7 million in Thursday previewsahead of its official debut in theaters on Apr. 18. It is expected to make between $45 million and $50 million in its opening weekend. However, some projections are even higher than the top end of that range, meaning that Coogler’s latest big-screen blockbuster could be on its way to becoming a commercial success, not just a critical one.
Source:Ebony
