Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has become one of the biggest surprise hits of 2025. Even months after its release, the vampire horror film is still in the news for its strong box office performance. Despite tough competition from recent big releases like Mission: Impossible 8 and Lilo & Stitch, Sinners continues to pull audiences into theaters.
The film, starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, recently crossed a major milestone. It has now earned more at the North American box office than Jaws, the iconic horror thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. This is a big deal, considering Jaws is one of the most legendary films in cinema history.
How Much Has Sinners Earned?
Sinners was released in April 2025 and had a strong start at the box office. While its momentum has slowed down due to newer releases, the film is still earning solid numbers. Last weekend, it dropped to the 9th spot on the domestic chart but still brought in $2.8 million. As of now, Sinners has earned a total of $274.46 million in North America alone.
This means it has officially beaten the domestic box office total of Jaws, which collected $267.2 million during its original run [via Box Office Mojo].
The Film That Changed Hollywood
Jaws, released in 1975, was Hollywood’s first true summer blockbuster. Before its success, studios avoided releasing major films in the summer, thinking audiences would be too busy with vacations or outdoor activities. Jaws proved that big-budget, heavily marketed films could thrive during the summer season. It changed the way Hollywood releases movies and influenced the action-adventure genre for decades.
So, for Sinners—an original vampire horror story—to beat the box office performance of a film like Jaws is a major achievement. It shows that audiences are still excited about fresh and unique stories, especially when paired with strong performances and direction.
International Performance and Digital Release
The success of Sinners isn’t just limited to North America. The film also did well overseas, earning $85.3 million internationally. Adding that to its domestic total, Sinners has now made a worldwide total of $359.76 million.
In addition to its theatrical run, Sinners was released on major OTT platforms as a rental and Video on Demand (VOD) on June 3, 2025. This has likely helped it reach an even wider audience who may have missed it in theaters.
Box Office Summary:
- North America: $274.46 million
- International: $85.3 million
- Worldwide Total: $359.76 million
Jaws 50th Anniversary Celebration
Interestingly, Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The milestone will be marked with a special art event titled “Jaws: 50th Anniversary Art Show”, which will be held in New Jersey from June 28 to July 13. While Spielberg’s classic is being honored, Sinners is making history of its own.
Final Thoughts
Sinners has proven that original horror films can still dominate the box office in today’s franchise-heavy era. With strong direction by Ryan Coogler and a standout performance from Michael B. Jordan, the film’s success is well-deserved. Beating Jaws is no small feat, and this box office victory will surely be remembered as one of the highlights of 2025.
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