What Is ‘Sinners’ by Michael B. Jordan All About? Is It a Vampire Movie? Check Release Date and Streaming Details Here

Published 03/26/2025, 2:06 PM EDT

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With a long portfolio of strong and unforgettable performances, Michael B. Jordan has risen high in the ranks of Hollywood. Now he is ready to entertain the audience with his first release of the year, Sinners, which explores the genre of fantasy and more. Ever since the movie was announced, it has been creating hype for various reasons that include its talented director, the multi-star cast, and its intriguing theme. 

The two official trailers allow a peek into Jordan's next project and have created excitement. With the movie set to release in a month, here is everything you need to know about it, from cast details to streaming platforms.

When is the Sinners movie coming out and what is it about?

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Set in the 1930s in the Jim Crow Era of the Southern US, Sinners has Michael B. Jordan playing a double role of twin brothers. The movie will be released on April 18, 2025. And as seen on the trailer, yes, you will find vampires, as it is billed as supernatural horror. But the movie travels much beyond the hit formula of vampires, as according to IMDb, the movie "not just involves vampires but also other Southern supernatural traditions."

As per Warner Bros., under whose banner the movie is made, it is about two brothers who are trying to outrun their troubled past. Jordan's dual characters come back to their hometown to start again and are faced with many challenges. For the movie, Jordan is once again teaming up with the Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, who has been praised for his other directorial experiences.

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Getting enough hype since the beginning of this year, Sinners is among the most anticipated movies of this year. But where do fans get to see it?

Where will it be streaming and who else is in it?

For now, Sinners is slated for a limited theatrical release on IMAX. The movie is filmed on IMAX film cameras, and you can only imagine how incredible the cinematic experience of watching it is going to be. The IMAX release will be held in Florida, London, and Canada. After that, the production might announce the date for a digital release. Currently, there are no dates.

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The movie also stars the talented Hailee Steinfeld, known for her titular roles in Apple TV's Dickinson and as Kate Bishop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans will be seeing the young star in a different avatar altogether, as she too is playing a vampire. The rest of the cast includes Li Jun Li, Omar Benson Miller, Jayme Lawson, and others.

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So are you ready to see Michael B. Jordan in a different genre? Tell us your thoughts about the upcoming movie in the comments.

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Shafaque Taha has been writing for more than half a decade now, and her passion for literature of any form is an early life habit. With more than 700 published articles in the sportainment, she is now armed with vigor to bring the same enthusiasm as an Entertainment Writer at Netflix Junkie. For her, entertainment provides a liberty to further explore the humanities with the forum of music and shows/movies in a world of ever-evolving art.

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