Washington DC [US], June 2: Despite Sinners earning massive global acclaim and over $350 million worldwide, director Ryan Coogler has confirmed that he has no plans for a sequel to the supernatural horror-drama, stating his desire to create a “complete and original” film.
Coogler on Why He Won’t Make a ‘Sinners’ Sequel
In a candid interview with Ebony Magazine, quoted by Variety, the Black Panther and Creed director said:
“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 something original and personal.”
He added that Sinners was crafted to feel like a “full meal” — complete in narrative and artistic intent, saying:
“I wanted the movie to feel like a full meal: your appetisers, starters, entrees and desserts… I wanted it to be a holistic and finished thing. That was always my intention.”
The Making of ‘Sinners’: A Personal Passion Project
Speaking to Variety, Coogler explained that Sinners reflects his deep love for supernatural storytelling, neighbourhood narratives, and period dramas:
“This film is very much me… I love anything supernatural. I like stories about communities, about archetypes. And I love period anything. When you layer those things together, that does it for me.”
‘Sinners’: A Box Office Hit and Fan Favourite
Released earlier this year, Sinners has emerged as a box office blockbuster, grossing over $350 million globally and ranking among the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year.
The film stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to Mississippi to open a music hall, only to face a bloodthirsty vampire siege.
Star-Studded Cast of ‘Sinners’
In addition to Michael B. Jordan, the ensemble cast includes:
- Miles Caton
- Hailee Steinfeld
- Delroy Lindo
- Jack O’Connell
- Andrene Ward-Hammond
- Jayme Lawson
- Omar Miller
Final Word: No Sequel, But a Cinematic Legacy
While fans had hoped for a franchise following Sinners’ success, Ryan Coogler’s firm stance suggests that the film will remain a one-off masterpiece, aligning with his goal of creating non-franchise, emotionally resonant stories.