Sinners’ To Top ‘The Accountant 2’ At Weekend Box Office
April 27, 2025 — The box office is heating up, and horror fans are celebrating. Warner Bros.’ vampire thriller “Sinners” delivered another powerful weekend, earning $45 million in its second frame. This small 6% drop from its $48 million debut highlights the film’s rare staying power, especially for the horror genre.
“Sinners” Thrives at the Box Office
Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners” has now amassed $122.5 million domestically and $161.6 million worldwide against a $90 million production budget. Thanks to glowing reviews and strong audience support, the film looks set to dominate the box office even as summer blockbusters begin rolling out.
Key highlights:
- Second weekend earnings: $45 million
- Domestic total: $122.5 million
- Global total: $161.6 million
“Sinners” proves that horror, when done right, can achieve long-lasting success, especially when boosted by strong word-of-mouth and critical acclaim.
“Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” Outpaces “The Accountant 2”
In a surprise twist, the 20th-anniversary re-release of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” surged to second place. The iconic space opera brought in $25.2 million from 2,775 theaters across North America. Internationally, it collected an additional $17 million, pushing its global weekend total to $42 million.
Despite being available at home for two decades, “Revenge of the Sith” proved that the Force is still strong with fans.
Meanwhile, “The Accountant 2”, starring Ben Affleck, landed in third place with $24.5 million domestically. Overseas, it earned $13.7 million across 71 markets, bringing its global opening to $38.2 million.
Notable details about “The Accountant 2”:
- Production budget: $80 million
- CinemaScore: A-
- Directed by Gavin O’Connor, returning from the original 2016 hit
While “The Accountant 2” had a decent start, it will need strong international support to match or surpass its hefty production cost.
“Minecraft Movie” Still Strong, “Until Dawn” Opens Softly
The “Minecraft Movie” continued its impressive run, earning $22.7 million in its fourth weekend. The Warner Bros. adaptation, featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025, with $380 million domestically and $816 million globally.
On the other hand, Sony’s R-rated horror flick “Until Dawn” debuted in fifth place with $8 million from 3,055 theaters. The survival thriller, made for a modest $15 million, also brought in $10.1 million internationally. While critics and audiences gave it lukewarm reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes, “C+” CinemaScore), the film’s low cost should make profitability achievable.
A Boost for the 2025 Box Office
The success of films like “Sinners,” “Minecraft,” and the “Star Wars” re-release is helping reverse the slow start to 2025. Over the weekend, four movies grossed at least $20 million — a positive sign for the industry.
According to Comscore, domestic box office revenue is now 11% ahead of 2024, although still 30% behind 2019 levels. Analysts are optimistic, especially with Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” hitting theaters next weekend.
“Hollywood is on a hot streak in April,” says Comscore senior analyst Paul Dergarabedian. “After a dismal March, this is a much welcome change.”
Final Box Office Top Five (April 25–27)
- Sinners – $45 million
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (re-release) – $25.2 million
- The Accountant 2 – $24.5 million
- Minecraft Movie – $22.7 million
- Until Dawn – $8 million
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