Hollywood has once again struck box office gold in Nigeria with Sinners, a psychological thriller from acclaimed director Ryan Coogler, which has raked in over ₦710 million just six weeks after its debut in Nigerian cinemas.
According to official reports, the film’s remarkable earnings place it among the highest-grossing international titles in the history of Nigerian box office, signaling the continued strength of Hollywood’s influence on the country’s moviegoers.
Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan in a powerful dual performance as Smoke and Stack, twin brothers haunted by their past.
Set in 1932 in the eerie swamplands of the Mississippi Delta, the story follows the brothers’ return to their hometown with dreams of opening a juke joint.
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But what begins as a hopeful homecoming spirals into a nightmarish battle with a sinister, age-old vampire threat that looms over the town—and their souls.
Blending Southern Gothic mystery, psychological depth, and supernatural horror, Sinners has struck a chord with Nigerian audiences, who have embraced its bold, genre-defying narrative.
The film’s compelling ensemble cast includes Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and the legendary Delroy Lindo.
Their performances, paired with Jordan’s standout portrayal, lend emotional gravity and intensity to the film’s haunting atmosphere.
The blockbuster’s success highlights Nigerian viewers’ growing appetite for complex, layered stories that weave together folklore, historical nuance, and high-stakes drama—solidifying Sinners as a cinematic experience audiences won’t soon forget.
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