Ryan Coogler knows a thing or two about building worlds. Whether it’s the cultural juggernaut of Black Panther or the grounded grit of Creed, the director has made a career out of launching franchise powerhouses, but as he explains in a recent interview with Ebony, not everything needs a sequel. He shared with the outlet:

On its opening weekend, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” topped the charts at $45.6 million with a rare ownership deal. As predicted,

In an X post that has now gone viral, actor Ben Stiller called out a critical headline about Sinners' performance at the box office.