Ryan Coogler Has No Plans for a ‘Sinners’ Sequel

Director Ryan Coogler has officially denied any plans for a sequel to the acclaimed film, Sinners. Here’s what he had to say.

This past April, Coogler released his fifth collaboration with Michael B. Jordan, delivering the hit blues vampire horror film, Sinners. The movie has since achieved remarkable success, becoming the highest-grossing original film of the last decade.

Recently, rumors surfaced online suggesting that Warner Bros Pictures was in talks to create a sequel, but Coogler quickly dismissed these claims. In a recent interview with Ebony Magazine, he clarified that his vision for Sinners was to craft a complete, self-contained story.

When asked about the possibility of a sequel, Coogler stated, “I never think about that. I’ve been involved with franchise films for a while, so I wanted to step away from that. I was eager to work on something original and personal that offered audiences a unique experience.”

He elaborated that Sinners represents a complete cinematic journey: “I wanted the film to feel like a full meal—you have your appetizers, starters, entrees, and desserts—all in one place. My goal was for it to feel holistic and finished, and that was my intention from the start.”

Sinners has resonated with both fans and critics since its release, intertwining themes of historical drama, racial allegories, and vampire lore, all set against a bluesy backdrop.

In the film, Michael B. Jordan plays twins Smoke and Stack, who return to their Southern hometown to open a juke joint. However, their launch night takes a dark turn when a group of traveling musicians, led by Remmick (Jack O’Connell), brings unexpected chaos.

In his four-star review, James Mottram shared with NME: “Sinners truly shines through its musical sequences… Coogler highlights the genre’s significance with a captivating scene that flows through the juke joint, featuring a hip-hop DJ, an MC, and an electric guitarist. These anachronisms enhance the film’s sense of fantasy while addressing serious themes like the oppression of Black Americans during that era.”

Coogler and his longtime collaborator, composer Ludwig Göransson, also discussed the film and its music in an interview from NME’s series, Friends Like These.