There’s a quiet storm brewing in theaters this April, and its name is Sinners. The highly anticipated film from director Ryan Coogler just made its mark with a rare and coveted 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes — a distinction few films ever receive, and even fewer with Black leads, Black stories, and Black creatives at the helm.
“Black movies sell. Black leads sell. Black films can be big box office. Black films can be prestige,” said an X user.
And with Sinners, Coogler and his team are shattering the last remnants of any doubt.
Opening exclusively in theaters on April 18, Sinners isn’t just a film — it’s a movement. It’s a reminder that Black storytelling is not a genre. It’s not a niche. It’s not a trend. It’s culture. It’s craft. It’s cinema.
We’ve seen Coogler elevate the art before — from the grit and heart of Fruitvale Station to the global phenomenon of Black Panther.
But Sinners is different. It’s daring. It’s layered. And if early critic reviews are any indication, it’s already being spoken of in the same breath as Oscar contenders.
100% on Rotten Tomatoes is truly a flex — and it’s not from just a handful of critics either. Over three dozen have reviewed Sinners, and they’re all in.
In a world that still questions the value of Black films beyond opening weekend ticket sales, Sinners answers loud and clear: Black films are the moment — and the future.
So next week, go see Sinners. Go support. Go be part of history.
