Sinners Dominates the Horror Scene!

Warner Bros' period horror flick, **Sinners**, has emerged as a box office sensation, raking in an impressive **$7.8 million** this past Monday. This remarkable figure marks the **second-best Monday** ever recorded for an R-rated horror film, hot on the heels of 2017's blockbuster, **It**, which earned $8.76 million.

In fact, **Sinners** didn't just shine on its own; it outperformed the likes of **World War Z**, which bagged **$7.6 million** on its own Monday. Notably, it surpassed Warner Bros' own **Beetlejuice** which grossed **$6.2 million** on its first Monday after a staggering **$111 million** opening weekend.

Stellar Performance and Global Earnings!

Currently, **Sinners** boasts an impressive total of **$55.8 million** in domestic earnings, with a **global tally of $75.5 million** to date. And with today being **Discount Tuesday**, box office analysts expect an uptick in ticket sales, particularly for this Ryan Coogler-directed, Michael B. Jordan-led vampire saga.

The Premium Format Advantage!

What sets **Sinners** apart is its strategic use of premium formats like IMAX, which contributed significantly to its staggering **$48 million** opening weekend. Of this figure, a staggering **45%** came from premium format screens—**19%** from IMAX and **22%** from PLFS screens. This film, shot with IMAX cameras, has attracted audiences eager to experience its visual grandeur, making it only the second film to utilize this technology since Christopher Nolan's **Oppenheimer**.

Last weekend, **Sinners** pulled in **$9.11 million** from IMAX screenings alone, proving that moviegoers are more than willing to shell out for an immersive horror experience!

What’s Next for Sinners?

With its thrilling performances and cutting-edge visuals, **Sinners** is poised to continue shaking up the box office. Keep your eyes peeled—this horror epic is only just getting started!