The article contains spoilers for Sinners ending.

Sinners director Ryan Coogler explains why a sequel is unlikely to happen for the horror movie. Following a stint in franchise projects like Black Panther and Creed, Coogler ventured into his original story that merged the love letter of the blues with the horrors of vampires. With the Sinners cast led by frequent collaborator, Michael B. Jordan, the story follows twins, Smoke and Stack, who open their juke joint in Mississippi, but a group of vampires turns their night into terror. The movie ends with a bloodbath but also opens the door for potential continuation for a few characters.

While speaking with Ebony, Coogler was asked about whether he considered a potential sequel. Although it was an idea that he never thought about, the director elaborated on how he wanted to work on something original after having done many franchise projects. He then explained that his intention for Sinners was to “feel like a full meal” and would be a “finished thing.” Read his full quote below: .

I never think about that.

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 working on a film that felt original and personal to me and had an appeтιтe for delivering something to audiences that was original and unique.

I wanted the movie to feel like a full meal: your appetizers, starters, entrees and desserts, I wanted all of it there. I wanted it to be a holistic and finished thing. That was how I was asked all about it. That was always my intention.

What Coogler’s Comment Means For Sinners’ Future

There Are Ways To Turn It Into A Franchise, But It’s Based On Some Factors

The ending of Sinners solidifies the fates of several characters, which could corroborate with Coogler’s comments. Stack pᴀsses away after his battle with the Klan, while Sammy drives off with his guitar and becomes a popular blues musician. The movie’s mid-credits scene also reveals that Storm and Mary survived after leaving the group of vampires, and they eventually visit Sammy in 1992 in a conversation addressing the events. As a result, it seems that Sinners may remain as a singular movie, especially if Coogler turns his attention to other projects, which include Black Panther 3.

Despite many arcs being resolved, there is a way to continue the story. For instance, since Mary and Storm remained together all these decades, it’s possible that a sequel could address their whereabouts during that time and whether they attempted to turn others. In addition, Jordan previously spoke about an interest in doing a prequel that would follow the twins’ ventures in Chicago. Still, the decision would ultimately come down to Coogler since he has full rights to the movie.

Even then, the chances of a franchise would come down to the box office, with the horror movie expected to make $40 million on its opening weekend. Although that seems like a promising debut, the budget is roughly around $90-100 million. That will become a huge challenge for Warner Bros. to recoup, especially with more blockbuster releases along the way. Thus, this may sour the chances of expanding Sinners into a franchise.

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