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Michael Jordan's ex-teammate Etan Thomas calls out Variety’s ‘hater post’ on controversial 'Sinners' box office claim

  • Ben Stiller defended Ryan Coogler's film, 'Sinners,' against Variety's claim that profitability remains a concern after its $61 million global debut, stating, 'In what universe does a 60 million dollar opening for an original studio movie warrant this headline?'
  • 'Sinners,' starring Michael B. Jordan, opened over Easter weekend and became an immediate hit with critics, holding a 97 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A rating on CinemaScore, marking it as the first horror film to achieve this
  • Many fans and Hollywood figures expressed their upset over the premature focus on profitability, pointing out that while 'Sinners' generated $61 million, it needs to overcome its $90 million budget before it can be considered profitable
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, April 21, 2025.
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