Director Ryan Coogler is showing his “eternal gratitude” for the moviegoers who saw his latest film “Sinners” in the theater, helping the supernatural thriller overcome expectations and claim the No.

Sinners' director Ryan Coogler thanked fans making the WB movie No. 1 at the box office in an emotional open letter.

Ryan Coogler Embraces FBA Identity During ‘Sinners’ Promotion *Ryan Coogler, acclaimed director of “Black Panther” and “Creed,” recently identified himself as a Foundational Black American (FBA) during an NPR interview on April 23.