Ryan Coogler addresses future of Sinners after massive box office success

Director Ryan Coogler has confirmed that he will not create a sequel to Sinners, his critically acclaimed vampire thriller that has been a box office success in 2025. Despite its popularity and financial performance, Coogler emphasized that he always intended Sinners to be a standalone film.

The supernatural drama starred Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as vampire twins and was praised for its original storytelling and genre-bending direction. It became the only original title to break into the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year, solidifying its impact without needing franchise backing.

In a recent interview with Ebony, Coogler explained his decision: “I’ve been in a space of making franchise films for a bit, so I wanted to get away from that… I was looking forward to delivering something original and personal.” He added that he wanted Sinners to feel like “a full meal”—complete and self-contained, with no cliffhangers or need for continuation.

Coogler’s directorial journey began with Fruitvale Station in 2013, followed by major successes like Creed, Black Panther, and Wakanda Forever. While those films expanded into franchises, Sinners represents a return to his indie roots and creative freedom.

Looking ahead, Coogler is working on Wrong Answer, another collaboration with Jordan, and the Disney+ spinoff series Eyes of Wakanda. He’s also expected to return for Black Panther 3, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

For now, Sinners continues to draw audiences in theaters—with no sequel planned, just as Coogler envisioned.