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Sinners

Sinners is a 2025 American horror film written, directed, and produced by Ryan Coogler.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sinners is a 2025 American horror film written, directed, and produced by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, it stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers who return to their hometown and confront a supernatural evil.

Plot

The film follows twin brothers who return to Mississippi after time in Chicago and use their money to open a juke joint. Their plans are disrupted by a supernatural threat in a racially tense 1932 setting.

Cast

Michael B. Jordan plays the twin leads. The supporting cast includes Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo.

Production and release

Sinners was written, directed, and produced by Ryan Coogler. It was released in U.S. theaters on April 18, 2025.

Reception and classification

The film is classified R for sexual content, language, and strong bloody violence. It is described by major reviews as a horror film with historical and social themes.

Key facts

  • Sinners is a 2025 American horror film set in 1932 in the Jim Crow South.
  • Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers Elijah "Smoke" Moore and Elias "Stack" Moore.
  • The story follows the brothers as they return home and try to open a juke joint.
  • The film blends historical drama with horror elements, including supernatural and vampire themes.
  • Rotten Tomatoes lists the film’s rating as R for sexual content, language, and strong bloody violence.
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Canadian context

Sinners was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and received a wide theatrical release, making it relevant to Canadian audiences through mainstream cinema distribution and reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What is the movie Sinners about?
It follows twin brothers who return to Mississippi in 1932 to open a juke joint, only to encounter a supernatural evil in the Jim Crow South.
Who is in the cast of Sinners?
The cast includes Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo.
When does Sinners come out?
It was released theatrically on April 18, 2025.
Who directed Sinners?
Ryan Coogler directed the film.
Is Sinners based on a true story?
No. It is an original fictional film, though it is set against real historical conditions in 1932 Mississippi.
What is the rating of Sinners?
It is rated R for sexual content, language, and strong bloody violence.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinners_(2025_film)
    Supports: Director, premise, setting, and cast
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sinners_2025
    Supports: Release date, rating, synopsis, runtime
  3. Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/sinners-movie-review-001715c4a8ed79505d50dd6a2f2766ef
    Supports: Plot, historical setting, and MPAA R rating
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sinners-movie-review-2025
    Supports: Plot description and setting
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary