Ryan Coogler’s new film, Sinners, has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated film of 2025. Critics are calling it a vampire horror masterpiece from the director of Black Panther.
Every aspect of Sinners has been praised, from its visuals to its plot and characters. The film is also the only movie of the year to be shot using IMAX film cameras, adding to its cinematic appeal.
The film has been described as both thrilling and easy to follow, proving that Coogler is one of the best directors in the industry today. Whether he’s working within strict limits or with full creative freedom, Coogler’s vision stands out.
The movie, which combines elements of southern gangster drama and vampire horror, has a unique feel. According to the user @NextBestPicture, Sinners starts as a period piece set in the deep South before transforming into an intense fight for survival against a vampire clan. The electrifying blues score, paired with the dark visuals captured in IMAX, adds to the experience, making it “absolutely awesome.”
Sinners is expected to earn more than $40 million in its opening weekend. The film had a budget of $90 million and stars Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, and several other actors round out the impressive cast.
The film is written and directed by Coogler, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker. The plot follows twin brothers who return to their hometown to escape their troubled past, only to find that a new, more dangerous evil awaits them.
Sinners is produced by Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Ryan Coogler, with executive producers Ludwig Göransson, Will Greenfield, and Rebecca Cho.
The movie will be released in theaters on April 18, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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