Michael B. Jordan’s 'Sinners' Speeds Past 'Nosferatu’s' Box Office Run in Record Time

Two films, two completely different takes on the dark side of humanity—Nosferatu and Sinners. Nosferatu crept into theaters in December 2024, leaving a trail of frights and chills, but Sinners—Michael B. Jordan's action-packed thriller blazed through the box office just a few months later on April 18, 2025. While one movie slowly sinks its teeth in, the other is speeding past with no signs of stopping.
Is Sinners a runaway train, or is it about to crash and burn? Michael B. Jordan’s latest is smashing records, and as the momentum builds, one seems to be charging ahead faster than anyone expected.
Sinners is all set to beat Nosferatu’s box office milestone
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It is a sprint to the top, and Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners is outpacing Bill Skarsgård’s Nosferatu at a breathtaking speed. Kicking off with a massive $48 million domestic opening, Sinners barely broke a sweat as it charged through the week. Now, within just nine days, it is on track to beat Nosferatu’s total domestic box office earnings. Meanwhile, Nosferatu’s worldwide haul sits at $181.2 million, according to Box Office Mojo, but Netflix's Sinners is already closing in on the $100 million global mark, with no signs of tapping out.
While Nosferatu played the long game with steady climbs, Sinners is all gas, no brakes. Michael B. Jordan’s action thriller is reportedly crushing it on weekdays, outpacing all the competition. Bill Skarsgård’s vampire drama left a chilling mark, but Sinners is moving faster. With continued big crowds, Sinners is now seen as a strong contender to break into the top five highest-grossing films of 2025. While Sinners is busy smashing box office milestones, the real fireworks are just getting started beneath the surface.
Ryan Coogler, the man behind the lens, has a massive power play in the works that could secure him decades of royalty checks. From royalties to legacy, this next chapter is only getting richer!
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners deal is the next big step after Creed
Ryan Coogler has gone from broke to boss in the most epic way possible. As reported by the Vulture, he was once $200,000 in debt while making Creed back in 2015. Fast forward to now, and Sinners has already pulled in about $71 million globally, with a deal that is set to bring Coogler royalties for decades. This includes streaming revenue, TV deals, and merchandise—all going straight into his pocket for years to come. It is a filmmaker’s dream.
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It is not just the money that makes this deal special. Coogler’s personal connection to Sinners is what really sealed the deal, as he had revealed to Business Insider. Inspired by his own family’s history, Coogler made sure his contract gave him control over the film for 25 years, locking in earnings long after it leaves theaters. From a filmmaker struggling with student debt to a director calling the shots in Hollywood, Coogler’s journey is the definition of against all odds.
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Can Sinners keep its momentum and beat Nosferatu’s box office record? Let us know in the comments!
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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