Ryan Coogler's horror film Sinners has performed exceptionally at the box office, emulating a feat of James Cameron's Avatar from 2009.

Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is defying the odds and proving to be true event cinema.

Sinners” towered over the box office again, scoring a mighty $45 million in its second weekend of release. Ticket sales declined a mere 6% from its $48 million start, making “Sinners” the rare film with a sophomore outing that nearly matched its debut.

Warner Bros.' "Sinners" has become a can't-miss film, and the box office numbers show it. After earning a strong $48 million opening weekend, Ryan Coogler's original horror film is holding its second weekend drop to a breathtaking 8% as industry estimates are projecting a $44 million total.

Sinners” grossed $45 million in its second weekend, nearly matching its opening weekend total and once again leading all films in North America, according to industry estimates released Sunday. Director Ryan Coogler’s horror film is a period piece with musical and vampire themes set in the Mississippi Delta in 1932,