The highly anticipated trailer for Sinners has just dropped, and it's already sparking excitement among movie lovers.
Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, this gothic supernatural thriller is set in 1930s Louisiana and promises to take audiences on a chilling journey into the unknown. With the haunting line, “Dance with the devil…and he’ll follow you home,” Sinners teases a dark, mysterious narrative that has everyone talking.
Coogler and Jordan are back together, bringing their undeniable chemistry from past hits like Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther to this new project. The trailer doesn’t reveal too much, but what we do see is enough to intrigue. Jordan stars in a dual role as twin brothers who return to their hometown only to discover something far more sinister awaiting them. Is it demons? Ghosts? Vampires? The trailer doesn’t say, but the eerie atmosphere and cryptic dialogue have left fans eager to find out.
Do you want to know what else Sinners have in store? From the star-studded cast to the chilling plot details, we've gathered everything you need to know about this film. Keep reading to uncover more about Sinners, and stay tuned as we continue to update this page with all the latest news leading up to its release. This is one mystery you won’t want to miss!
Release date & Where to Watch
Sinners is gearing up to be one of the major movie releases of early 2025, with its US premiere set for Friday, March 7, 2025exclusively in theaters. The film, shot with IMAX cameras, will also be available in IMAX. While the exact UK and international release dates remain unclear, Warner Bros. has indicated that Sinners will begin its global rollout in March 2025.
Plot
Twin brothers return to their hometown, hoping for a fresh start, only to find themselves facing a far greater evil. Michael B. Jordan takes on the dual role of the brothers in Sinners.
As they try to rebuild their lives, they witness a traumatic event that draws them into a dark, supernatural force haunting their Southern town. The eerie atmosphere is set with Jordan’s character saying, “I’ve been all over this world… but I ain’t ever seen no demons, no ghosts, no magic—’til now.”
The official tagline, “Dance with the Devil,” hints that danger is lurking close, with the film's synopsis warning that, “You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”
With vampires at the heart of this Southern legend, Sinners promises a unique and terrifying twist on period horror.
Cast
- Michael B. Jordan as the dual role of twin brothers
- Hailee Steinfeld (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, True Grit)
- Jack O'Connell (Rogue Heroes, Ferrari)
- Wunmi Mosaku (Loki, We Own This City)
- Jayme Lawson (Genius: MLK/X, The Woman King)
- Omar Benson Miller (True Lies, Ballers)
- Delroy Lindo (The Harder They Fall, Da 5 Bloods)
- Li Jun Li (Babylon)
- Lola Kirke (Winning Time)
- Yao
- Miles Caton
- Peter Dreimanis
Official Trailer
Here’s a glimpse of Sinners, Ryan Coogler, and Michael B. Jordan’s new horror thriller. Set in the Prohibition era, Jordan plays a bootlegger facing a dark force haunting a Southern town.
“I ain’t seen no demons, no ghosts, no magic—till now,” Jordan’s character says. While the trailer doesn’t reveal the vampires, it sets a chilling tone.
Check out the official trailer to see why Sinners is a must-watch.
Filming
Filming for Sinners kicked off on April 13, 2024 in New Orleans. Using the working title “Grilled Cheese,” the production wrapped up on July 17, 2024.
Behind the Scenes
Sinners marks the fifth collaboration between Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, following their work together on Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Marvel’s Black Panther franchise. Coogler, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, wrote and directed the project, while Jordan stars in a dual role.
Produced by Coogler alongside Sev Ohanian (Creed III) and Zinzi Coogler (Judas and the Black Messiah), Sinners brings together a powerhouse production team. Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, known for his work on Black Panther and Oppenheimer, scores the film. Key collaborators from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever also reunite for this project, including director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw, production designer Hannah Beachler, editor Michael P. Shawver, and costume designer Ruth E. Carter.
Warner Bros. Pictures secured distribution rights for Sinners after a heated bidding war against Sony and Universal, making it the only 2025 release to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras.
Written by ODD Balls
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