The Conversation That Moviegoers Don't Need to Be Having
Briefly

Ryan Coogler's film, Sinners, opened strongly with $48 million at the box office, the highest for an original movie since the pandemic. While this is good news for the industry, the film’s profitability is uncertain due to its $90 million production budget. Analysts caution that without significant ticket sales in the coming weeks, the financial success of Sinners remains in question. The coverage of its performance has highlighted concerns about Hollywood's financial landscape, especially with original films amid a sea of franchises.
Despite its impressive $48 million opening, Sinners must continue to attract audiences to ensure profitability, as it cost $90 million to produce.
The skepticism surrounding Sinners reflects a deeper concern within Hollywood about production costs versus actual box office returns, especially for original films.
Read at The Atlantic
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