NEW YORK (AP) — Today, brand names are very important in movies. But Ryan Coogler’s movie “Sinners” is different. It made $45.6 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada.
“Sinners” is a film from Warner Bros. It cost $90 million to make. The movie has vampire themes and is about twin brothers, both played by Michael B. Jordan. They open a juke joint in Mississippi in 1932.
“A Minecraft Movie,” the biggest hit of the year, made $41.3 million in its third week. It is another movie from Warner Bros., bringing good news after some past failures.
The studio’s leaders, Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, said they are excited about the response from audiences. They said, “Warner Bros. Pictures aims to give people unique movie experiences.” Coogler worked hard for this film. He gained not just a share of ticket sales but also ownership of the film after 25 years.
“Sinners” received great reviews and good audience scores. It attracted a diverse group of viewers, including many Black and white audiences.
Here is a list of the top movies by ticket sales this weekend:
- “Sinners,” $45.6 million
- “A Minecraft Movie,” $41.3 million
- “The King of Kings,” $17.2 million
Vocabulary List:
- Unique /juˈniːk/ (adjective): Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- Experiences /ɪkˈspɪər.i.ən.sɪz/ (noun): The process of getting knowledge or skill from doing seeing or feeling things.
- Diverse /daɪˈvɜːrs/ (adjective): Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
- Attracted /əˈtræktɪd/ (verb): Pulled towards something or someone; drew attention.
- Ownership /ˈoʊ.nɚ.ʃɪp/ (noun): The state of having control over something; possession.
- Response /rɪˈspɑːns/ (noun): A reply or answer; an emotional or verbal reaction.
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