Speculation around a potential sequel to Sinners gained traction in late-May after anonymous X (formerly Twitter) scooper @MyTimeToShineH claimed a follow-up was already in the works. But a recent interview with director Ryan Coogler has firmly debunked that rumor.
Speaking with Ebony Magazine, Coogler explained that Sinners was designed as a self-contained story, not the start of a franchise. "I’ve been in a space of making franchise films for a bit, so I wanted to get away from that," he said, referencing his time helming Black Panther and Creed.
Following Coogler’s comments, the original tweet from @MyTimeToShineH was quietly deleted, with no acknowledgment of the retraction—an approach the scooper has used before when previous rumors didn’t pan out, including inaccurate claims about the Fantastic Four cast and Ms. Marvel's origin.
This situation serves as a reminder to take unverified scoop culture with caution and to rely on trusted industry sources like Deadline, Variety, The Wrap, and The Hollywood Reporter for credible film news.
In more official developments, Warner Bros. and HBO have now confirmed the streaming release date for Sinners on Max (soon to once again be known as HBO Max), giving audiences who missed it in theaters the chance to experience Coogler’s standalone vampire tale at home.
If you were one of the few who missed Sinners in theaters, you'll be able to watch the film on the Fourth of July holiday.
About Sinners:
The night belongs to sinners. Only in theaters April 18.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”
Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Coogler, “Sinners” stars Jordan in a dual role, joined by Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku , Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Miles Caton, and Delroy Lindo.
The film is produced by Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian and Ryan Coogler. The executive producers are Ludwig Göransson, Will Greenfield and Rebecca Cho.
Coogler’s behind-the-camera artisans include his “Black Panther” franchise collaborators: director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler, editor Michael P. Shawver, Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, and Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.