Director Ryan Coogler is showing his “eternal gratitude” for the moviegoers who saw his latest film “Sinners” in the theater, helping the supernatural thriller overcome expectations and claim the No.

Sinners' filmmaker Ryan Coogler says he and the team behind his box-office hit 'felt a deep responsibility to entertain' moviegoers in a touching letter shared Tuesday.

The debut of Ryan Coogler’s movie Sinners has not only exceeded the expectations of many, but it’s been a force at the box office. The film, starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld, among others,