Michael B. Jordan has come a long way from his early days on TV to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Known for his talent, smart role choices, and dedication to powerful storytelling, Jordan has built a career filled with success and variety. His latest movie, Sinners, is getting a lot of praise from both critics and audiences. The horror film is performing strongly at the box office and continues to pull in big numbers.
Jordan first made a name for himself with roles in popular TV shows like The Wire and Friday Night Lights. From there, he moved into major film franchises and even started producing and directing. He is best known for playing Adonis Creed in the Creed series and Erik Killmonger in Black Panther. These roles helped him become one of the most recognized actors of his generation.
In Sinners, which released in cinemas on April 18, 2025, Jordan takes on a double role in an original horror movie directed by Ryan Coogler. The film opened with an impressive $48 million in its first weekend and has made $123.23 million in the United States so far. Overseas, it has earned another $40 million, bringing its total global earnings to $163.23 million. The movie is still going strong, and it’s expected to make even more in the coming weeks.
Jordan’s popularity isn’t just about his acting. He’s been recognized around the world for his influence and impact. Time magazine included him in their list of the 100 most influential people in both 2020 and 2023. In 2020, People magazine named him the Sexiest Man Alive. That same year, The New York Times listed him as the 15th greatest actor of the 21st century.
His box office numbers speak for themselves. Michael B. Jordan’s films have earned over $2.68 billion worldwide. His directorial debut, Creed III, was released in 2023 and received strong reviews. It was also a commercial hit, showing that Jordan has talent both in front of and behind the camera. The film featured a strong cast including Jonathan Majors, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Mila Davis-Kent, Florian Munteanu, and Phylicia Rashad.
Let’s take a look at his five highest-grossing films (based on Box Office Mojo data):
- A Journal for Jordan (2021) – $6.68 million
- Just Mercy (2019) – $50.90 million
- Creed II (2018) – $214.21 million
- Creed III (2023) – $276.1 million
- Black Panther (2018) – $1.34 billion
With Sinners performing well at the box office and earning praise, Jordan once again proves why he is one of today’s top stars. His ability to take on different roles and keep audiences interested has helped him stay at the top of his game. Whether acting, producing, or directing, Michael B. Jordan continues to grow and deliver powerful stories that connect with people around the world.
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