A standout horror/thriller from recent years has become a huge success on two major streaming platforms. The 2020s have generally been a good decade for horror and thrillers, although supernatural horror has been a bit uneven. Still, there have been some excellent films, both completely new stories and fresh takes on familiar themes, such as Weapons, Host, and the reimagining of Nosferatu.
While several recent vampire films stand out, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is widely considered the best. This unique and successful movie blends blues music, supernatural thrills, action, and horror, all set in the 1920s. Released in 2025, it earned $368 million despite a $90-100 million budget and continues to be popular in 2026. Currently, it’s the most-watched movie on Prime Video in the U.S. and the top global film on HBO Max, ranking third in the U.S.
Why Sinners Is Topping The Streaming Charts & Why You Should Watch It
Look, the reason Ryan Coogler’s latest is dominating the box office is simple: it’s a genuinely fantastic film, and one I’ve happily watched again and again. The entire cast is incredible – Michael B. Jordan is phenomenal pulling double duty, but Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku, just to name a couple, deliver performances that almost steal the show. Beyond being a technical marvel – and trust me, it looks and sounds amazing – this movie has a really compelling story and a surprisingly powerful emotional center. It’s not just style over substance; it’s the whole package.
The recent rise of Sinners to the top spot in streaming coincides with the Academy Awards nominations. Last week, it received a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land. This not only makes it a significant film in movie history but also a strong contender for Best Picture. While Sinners is performing well, One Battle After Another is also gaining popularity on streaming and is currently #2 on HBO Max (and worldwide), even outpacing Sinners in the U.S. The Smashing Machine currently holds the #1 spot.
The movie Sinners is becoming increasingly popular, and an Oscar win for Best Picture would likely solidify its status as a future classic, particularly within the supernatural horror genre. Several upcoming films in 2026, like Sinners, plan to reimagine classic monsters – most notably Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and Robert Eggers’ Werwulf, which could also be award contenders. However, it will be challenging to replicate the cultural impact of Sinners, a film that continues to resonate thanks to its Oscar attention and streaming success.
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