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Update April 27, 2025: The horror film Sinners maintained its stronghold at the box office over the April 25-27 weekend, earning an impressive **$45 million**. This represents a mere 6 percent decline from its phenomenal **$48 million** opening — an exceptional feat for any film, particularly within the horror genre, which frequently sees significant drops post-opening weekend. To date, Sinners has amassed **$122.5 million** in North American ticket sales.
In the second position, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith achieved a noteworthy **$25.2 million** from its re-release, celebrating its 20th anniversary. This accomplishment is especially remarkable for a film that has been available for streaming on Disney+ and other platforms for two decades. Following closely, The Accountant 2 secured third place with **$24.5 million**, while A Minecraft Movie generated **$22.7 million**, and Until Dawn brought in **$8 million**. After experiencing only two weekends with box office totals exceeding **$100 million** in the first quarter of 2025, every weekend in April has successfully surpassed this benchmark.
Original story published April 25, 2025: The vampire thriller Sinners looks poised to continue its box office success. Following a strong debut that exceeded expectations at **$48 million**, director **Ryan Coogler**’s film featuring **Michael B. Jordan** is forecasted to hold its position at the top, with conservative estimates of around **$25 million** for the April 25–27 weekend. More optimistic predictions suggest that Sinners might reach between **$30 million** and **$35 million**. Currently, the film’s domestic gross stands at **$71 million**, indicating it could potentially hit the **$100 million** mark by Sunday.
This weekend sees the release of three new films, led by Amazon MGM Studios’ The Accountant 2, which stars **Ben Affleck** and **Jon Bernthal**. The sequel aims for a debut in the vicinity of **$25 million**, which would match its predecessor, which secured **$24 million** on its opening weekend. Other notable newcomers include A24’s The Legend of Ochi and Sony’s Until Dawn. They will compete against last weekend’s top earners: Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, The King of Kings, The Amateur, and Warfare. Additionally, the return of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith for its anniversary adds an exciting twist to this weekend’s box office dynamics.
As per forecasts from Gold Derby readers, Sinners is anticipated to dominate the weekend with a projected $25 million to **$50 million** in domestic earnings. The consensus also suggests that The Accountant 2 will likely secure the second position.
NEW RELEASES
The Accountant 2
Director: **Gavin O’Connor**
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
In this action-packed thriller, **Christian Wolff** uses his adept skills to untangle a complex murder mystery involving a Treasury chief. Starring **Ben Affleck**, **Jon Bernthal**, and **Cynthia Addai-Robinson**, the film runs for two hours and four minutes and carries an R rating. It is currently certified “fresh” with a 72 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has received mixed reviews from Metacritic, landing at a score of 60 percent.
The Legend of Ochi
Director: **Isaiah Saxon**
Distributor: A24
This fantasy adventure takes place in a secluded village on the island of Carpathia, where a timid girl learns to be cautious of a mythical creature known as ochi. Upon discovering a wounded baby ochi, she embarks on a journey to rescue him. The film, featuring **Helena Zengel**, **Willem Dafoe**, and **Finn Wolfhard**, runs for one hour and 36 minutes and is rated PG. It is certified “fresh” with an 82 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered generally positive reviews on Metacritic, where it holds a score of 66 percent.
Until Dawn
Director: **David F. Sandberg**
Distributor: Screen Gems/Sony
This horror film follows a group of friends trapped in a nightmarish time loop, pursued by terrifying enemies intent on their demise. Starring **Ella Rubin**, **Michael Cimino**, and **Odessa A’zion**, the film has a running time of one hour and 43 minutes and is rated R. Until Dawn is certified “fresh” with a 62 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, while Metacritic reviews reflect a mixed response, resulting in a score of 56 percent.
BOX-OFFICE PREDICTIONS
<pWith a strong CinemaScore rating, Sinners is anticipated to maintain its top position, with estimates ranging from $30 million to $35 million. The Accountant 2 is expected to debut around $25 million. The re-release of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith might also garner enough draw to land in third place, with projections of $18 million to $23 million.
Meanwhile, new entries The Legend of Ochi and Until Dawn are forecasted to debut below **$10 million** each. The top five for the weekend is likely to feature A Minecraft Movie achieving between **$20 million** and **$25 million**, while The King of Kings will probably secure just over **$10 million**.
The current box office rankings are as follows:
1. Sinners
2. The Accountant 2
3. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
4. A Minecraft Movie
5. The King of Kings
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