Locals shine in Louisiana-shot 'Sinners' as movie dominates the box office
- Warner Bros.' *Sinners*, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring twin Michael B. Jordans, debuted in theaters.
- Warner Bros. Secured *Sinners* as a bold gamble on original content after previous flops like *The Alto Knights*.
- The movie earned an 'A' CinemaScore and reviews were stellar, boasting a 98% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- *Sinners* launched with $45.6 million in U.S. And Canadian ticket sales, according to studio estimates.
- Coogler secured a cut of gross ticket sales and film ownership after 25 years, a virtually unheard-of agreement.
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