The film Sinners (2025), directed by Ryan Coogler, had a production budget reported to be between $90 million and $100 million. Initially greenlit for $80 million, the budget increased due to production setbacks, ultimately reaching around $100 million, with Coogler reportedly covering $20 million of the overages himself from his fees and backend compensation
. Most sources agree on a $90 million figure as the base production cost, with some specifying that the final tally was closer to $100 million after overruns
. This budget is considered quite high for a horror genre film, which typically have lower budgets, reflecting the film's ambitious scope and high production values, including shooting on 65mm film and a notable cast and crew
. In addition to the production budget, Warner Bros. spent significantly on marketing and distribution, with total costs (production plus global marketing) estimated to be at least $150 million
. In summary:
- Production budget: approximately $90–100 million
- Additional marketing and distribution costs: bringing total expenditure to around $150 million or more
- Coogler personally covered about $20 million of the production overage
This makes Sinners one of the more expensive original horror films produced in recent years.
