This weekend’s box office predictions have come true in an unexpected twist, showcasing the unpredictable nature of movie releases. In a surprising turn of events, Sinners, initially projected to secure only a second-place debut during the Easter weekend, experienced a remarkable surge in audience attendance on Saturday night. As the results stand, Ryan Coogler’s intriguing vampire film is set to dominate the weekend box office with a stunning gross of $45.6 million, outpacing the robust performance of A Minecraft Movie, which still managed to earn a solid $41 million in its third weekend. With an impressive A CinemaScore rating, the positive word of mouth surrounding Sinners may propel its total earnings in the United States to exceed $100 million. This achievement is particularly remarkable as it marks the first time a horror film has garnered such a high rating, with only a few films like A Quiet Place 1 & 2 managing to achieve scores above a B in the last decade. However, the film’s overall profitability will likely hinge on its international box office performance, especially considering its production budget of $100 million is deemed risky for a horror genre film.

Regardless of the outcome, Warner Bros can proudly claim the top two spots at the box office this weekend. A Minecraft Movie has now surpassed $344 million in its third week of release, solidifying its status as the most successful film of the year to date. Another studio celebrating success is Angel Studios, whose animated feature about the life of Jesus, King Of Kings, saw only an 11% decline in earnings during its second week, generating $17.2 million this weekend and bringing its total earnings to over million. This impressive performance makes it the studio’s second highest-grossing film, following their blockbuster success with Sound of Freedom.

The thriller The Amateur, featuring the talented Rami Malek, also performed moderately well at the box office, experiencing a less than significant decline of 51% in its audience turnout during its second week. It managed to earn $7.2 million, bringing its cumulative total to $27 million. While concluding with a figure in the range of $40 million may not seem particularly noteworthy, these numbers are still commendable for a low-key thriller. The earnings are not far off from the typical performances associated with action star Jason Statham, although it is doubtful that Malek’s film will garner the same degree of international appeal as Statham’s films often do.

Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s film Warfare completed the top five lineup with a modest gross of $4.85 million, accumulating a total of $17.1 million. This financial performance is considered average, especially for a film that has received positive critical reviews. A24, the studio behind Warfare, has faced challenges at the box office this year, but there is hope that upcoming projects like Friendship and Bring Her Back, which possess a more classic appeal, will assist the studio in bouncing back from its recent struggles.

In the meantime, the promising Blumhouse production Drop has unfortunately turned out to be a commercial disappointment, grossing only $3.35 million for a total of $13.4 million. This outcome marks a rare miscalculation for Blumhouse, known for its successful horror films. The remainder of the top ten box office is largely filled with specialty releases. The anime musical Colorful Stage made $2.76 million, while the re-release of Joe Wright’s classic Pride and Prejudice wasn’t far behind, earning $2.7 million. Finally, the last episodes of The Chosen Last Supper series secured the ninth position with $1.8 million, accumulating a total of .6 million. Last but not least, Disney’s significant financial failure, Snow White, wrapped up the top ten with a mere $1.17 million in its latest earnings, totaling $84 million, a catastrophic outcome for a film that had a production budget exceeding $250 million.

Looking ahead to next weekend, the much-anticipated release of The Accountant 2 is on the horizon. The big question remains: can it dethrone Sinners and A Minecraft Movie from their top positions at the box office? We invite you to share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!