Okay movie lovers get ready for something different because Michael B. Jordan is back but this time it is not quite what you expect. Forget the boxing rings of Creed or the superheroics of Black Panther. Jordan is diving into a world of darkness mystery and maybe even... vampires? Yep we are talking about his new movie Sinners and it looks wild.
'Sinners' - More Than Just Fangs? Plot Hints Genre-Bending Goodness and Double the MBJ!
So what is Sinners actually about? The official word is it follows twin brothers played by Jordan stepping back into their hometown to try and get their lives together. But guess what? Turns out there is a seriously nasty evil waiting for them when they get back. Spooky stuff right?
Director Ryan Coogler who you know from Creed and Black Panther is calling Sinners "genre fluid." Fluid? What does that even mean? Well apparently there are vampires involved but Coogler says it is way more than just your typical vampire flick. He even mentioned influences like the Coen Brothers and Robert Rodriguez movies like From Dusk Till Dawn and surprisingly The Faculty. So expect some twists turns and maybe some unexpected laughs with your scares.
MBJ Times Two and a Killer Cast: Who Else is Joining the 'Sinners' Party?
Michael B. Jordan is pulling double duty in this one playing both twin brothers Elijah and Elias Smoke. That alone is intriguing right? But the cast around him is stacked too. Hailee Steinfeld who you might know from Bumblebee is on board. Jack O’Connell from the intense thriller Eden Lake is in it. Plus Wunmi Mosaku from Loki Jayme Lawson from The Batman Omar Benson Miller from CSI: Miami and the legendary Delroy Lindo of Da 5 Bloods fame. That is a lot of talent packed into one movie.
New Poster Alert: Dancing with the Devil Never Looked So Tempting (or Bloody)
Warner Bros. just dropped a brand new poster for Sinners and it is definitely setting the mood. It is dark it is moody and it hints at some serious danger. The poster features that tagline from the movie: “You keep dancing with the devil one day he’s gonna follow you home.” Chills right?
The poster keeps with this kind of blood red and sunset color thing they have been doing which fits the whole “sinners” vibe we are guessing. It is not your bright and sunny superhero poster that is for sure. This is leaning hard into the thriller horror side of things and we are here for it.
R-Rated and Ready to Rumble: 'Sinners' Gets Official MPA Rating - Not for the Faint of Heart
Speaking of dark Sinners officially got its MPA rating and it is an R. No holding back here folks. The rating is for “Strong bloody violence sexual content and language.” So yeah maybe leave the little kids at home for this one. This sounds like it is going to be intense graphic and definitely not pulling any punches. If you are into proper horror thrillers this might be right up your alley.
Mark Your Calendars: 'Sinners' Theatrical Release Date is Locked In!
Alright important info time. When can you actually see Sinners? Get ready to circle April 18 2025 on your calendars. That is when Sinners is hitting theaters nationwide. It is going to be a theatrical release only so no streaming at home right away for this one. Time to grab your popcorn and head to the cinema if you want to experience this movie.
Spike Lee is Hyped! Oscar-Winning Director Gives 'Sinners' a Glowing Review - High Praise Indeed
Want to know if Sinners is actually good? Well legendary Oscar-winning director Spike Lee has seen it and he is seriously impressed. He took to Instagram to give it a rave review calling Coogler's storytelling "magnificent" and saying Michael B. Jordan "did his 'THANG THANG.'"
Lee went on to praise pretty much everything about the movie the performances the visuals the music basically the whole package. He even said he hadn't "felt this way in a movie theater in a minute." That is some seriously high praise coming from Spike Lee. He ended his review saying Sinners tapped into "Black Cinematic Power." If Spike Lee is this hyped maybe we should all be paying attention.
'Sinners' Key Details at a Glance:
- Title: Sinners
- Starring: Michael B. Jordan (dual role) Hailee Steinfeld Jack O’Connell Wunmi Mosaku Delroy Lindo
- Director: Ryan Coogler (Black Panther Creed)
- Genre: Horror Thriller (Genre-Fluid with Vampire Elements)
- Rating: R (Strong bloody violence sexual content language)
- Theatrical Release Date: April 18 2025
- Plot: Twin brothers return home to face a greater evil
- Influences: Coen Brothers Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn The Faculty)
Get Ready for a Different Kind of MBJ Movie: 'Sinners' Promises Thrills Chills and Maybe Some Bloodsucking
So there you have it. Michael B. Jordan in a movie that sounds like it is going to be a wild ride. Sinners is not your typical action flick or superhero movie. It is dark mysterious genre-bending and R-rated. With Ryan Coogler behind the camera a killer cast and a plot that hints at vampires and hometown horrors this could be something really special and really different. Mark your calendars for April 18 2025 and prepare to dance with the devil... in theaters of course.