Box Office: ‘Sinners’ Blowing Past ‘Accountant 2,’ ‘Revenge of the Sith’ With Massive $42M-$44M

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This weekend’s box office is experiencing a significant surge, as ticket sales have increased by over 100% compared to the equivalent period last year.

The lead role is taken by “Sinners,” a movie produced by Warner Bros., directed by Ryan Coogler and featuring Michael B. Jordan. In its second release, the film was projected to fight for the number one position against “The Accountant 2,” starring Ben Affleck, with potential earnings ranging from $20 million to $25 million.

However, the supernatural vampire film, despite being a genre picture, has managed to outperform expectations and is projected to maintain its top position domestically. The estimated earnings after Friday are between $42 million and $44 million, with rival studios favoring the higher figure. Regardless, Sinners, which opened to $48 million a week ago, could experience one of the smallest declines in history for a movie released outside of the year-end holidays.

With near-perfect audience ratings and some of the top critic reviews in director Ryan Coogler’s accomplished career, the film Sinners has quickly turned into a widely discussed hit at water coolers everywhere. It’s predicted to end its 10-day run on Sunday with earnings around $120 million, marking a significant triumph for Warner Bros.’ executives Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca.

The highly anticipated sequel to Amazon’s action-thriller “The Accountant 2” along with Disney’s 20th Anniversary release of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith,” as well as Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie,” are all contributing to the current box office surge. The exact order of these three films in terms of popularity is still uncertain and will only be known by Sunday or even Monday, based on various opinions.

As a dedicated gamer, I’m eagerly anticipating a runner-up position with a potential earnings of $23 million to $25 million. With positive critiques pouring in and a solid audience response, I’ve earned an A- CinemaScore. This would be a significant victory as Amazon MGM continues to elevate its theatrical endeavors, now being the new home for the legendary James Bond franchise.

In 2016, the initial release of “Accountant,” distributed by Warners, generated $24.7 million domestically. It eventually earned a total worldwide gross of $155.5 million and was crowned as the most popular digitally rented film in 2017.

In their reunion, The Accountant 2 is garnering praise with a new 76% approval rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes, in contrast to the original film’s poor 53%. However, it seems that audiences are particularly captivated by the sequel, as indicated by its impressive 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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The Accountant 2, with Affleck and director Gavin O’Connor back together, has earned a fresh 76% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the first movie only managed a disappointing 53%. It appears that viewers are really taking to the sequel, as shown by its strong 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Affleck, together with Matt Damon, produced the sequel through their production company Artists Equity. In addition, Lynette Howell Taylor’s 51 Entertainment and Mark Williams’ Zero Gravity Management were also involved. The film had its global debut at SXSW last month, securing the audience award for the Headliners section.

In “Accountant 2”, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, and J.K. Simmons join forces. The plot revolves around the character played by Affleck, who is forced to intervene in the murder of an old friend. Alongside his estranged brother and a U.S. Treasury agent, he delves into the mystery, eventually unearthing a lethal conspiracy. This discovery, however, makes them high-value targets for a merciless network of assassins determined to protect their hidden secrets at any cost.

In the upcoming weekend, Revenge of the Sith is projected to earn between $21 million and $23 million, potentially placing it among the highest box office openings for a rerelease. This figure might even reach $25 million, according to some predictions. The current record holder for a rereleased film is 1977’s Star Wars, which made $35.9 million when it was re-released in 1997, unadjusted for inflation, as reported by Comscore.

The re-release of the “Star Wars” movies coincides with the 20th anniversary since George Lucas’ prequel series concluded. These films, initially met with mixed reactions, have gained more admiration in recent times, as they are now considered the favorite Star Wars trilogy by a new generation who grew up watching them. Last week at the Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, actor Hayden Christensen received a warm welcome reminiscent of a rock star. Additionally, both Christensen and “Sith” co-star Ewan McGregor are set to reprise their roles in the Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” due for release in 2022. This brings back their characters into contemporary popular culture.

From a passionate Star Wars fan’s perspective, in the realm of modern re-releases within the saga, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace pocketed an impressive $8.7 million during its May 2024 opening weekend, while the re-release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi garnered a substantial $5.1 million in late April 2023.

Both Accountant 2 and Sinners share an R-rating and are vying for male viewers’ interest alongside Revenge of the Sith, but the latter enjoys a wider appeal as it caters not only to adults, but also to families.

The upcoming horror game from Screen Gem and Sony, titled “Until Dawn“, is projected to finish among the top five releases with an unremarkable debut, earning around $7 million to $8 million.

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2025-04-26 18:54