Los Angeles, California – Warner Bros’ latest film, “Sinners,” has made an impressive splash in Thursday night previews, raking in $4.7 million from showings that began at 3 PM. The vampire movie has received glowing reviews, earning 5 stars on PostTrak and an 80% definite recommend from preview audiences. With ratings of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, “Sinners” seems poised for success upon its official release.
Demographic breakdowns from the preview night show that “Sinners” attracted a diverse audience, with 46% Black, 30% Caucasian, 15% Latino and Hispanic, and 5% Asian viewers. Although the movie’s preview earnings fall short compared to similar films like “Nope” and “Us,” the positive reception from audiences and critics alike indicates promising potential for the film.
On the Good Friday leading up to the Easter weekend, box office results have been notable, with Warner Bros/Legendary’s “A Minecraft Movie” seeing a 21% increase in daily earnings from Wednesday to Thursday, reaching $6.5 million. This boost catapults the film to over $300 million domestically, achieving the milestone in just 14 days.
As the weekend progresses, “Sinners” and “A Minecraft Movie” are expected to lead the box office with projected earnings of over $40 million each. The dominance of Warner Bros in securing the top two slots reflects a successful holiday weekend for the studio. With “Sinners” showing in 3,308 theaters, including premium auditoriums, and “A Minecraft Movie” continuing its impressive run, the studio’s success is evident.
In addition to these blockbuster releases, Bleecker Street’s remake of Ang Lee’s film, “The Wedding Banquet,” starring Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone, is also debuting this weekend at 1,133 theaters. Although reception for the film has been moderate, with PostTrak audiences awarding it three stars and a 50% definite recommend, it adds to the mix of diverse cinematic offerings in theaters.
The weekend box office landscape includes other notable releases like “The King of Kings,” “The Amateur,” “Warfare,” and “Drop,” each holding varying positions in theater counts and earnings. Despite facing stiff competition, the lineup of films presents audiences with a range of choices, catering to diverse tastes and preferences in cinema.