Michael B. Jordan expressed gratitude for the recognition from Tom Cruise as "Sinners" achieved success in the global box office, accumulating almost $162 million in earnings. The supernatural horror film, directed by Ryan Coogler, garnered attention on social media after Cruise commended its performance. Cruise, a prominent advocate for the cinema experience, shared a photo of himself pointing at a "Sinners" poster in a theater alongside a congratulatory message for the cast and crew, emphasizing the importance of viewing the movie in theaters. Jordan, who played dual roles in the film, shared Cruise's endorsement on his Instagram Stories, displaying his excitement over the endorsement. "Sinners," which marked Jordan's fourth collaboration with Coogler, surpassed expectations in its opening weekend and maintained its momentum by leading the box office in its second week with a minimal decrease in ticket sales. Both Jordan and Coogler expressed their appreciation to fans for their support, with the film grossing nearly $162 million globally and ranking as the seventh highest-grossing movie of 2025.