It's a thrilling weekend at the box office, and Warner Bros. Pictures is basking in success as two of its films duel for the top spot!

Sinners Strikes Gold!

Ryan Coogler's chilling masterpiece, "Sinners," is kicking off with a bang, raking in an impressive $19.2 million on Friday, including $4.7 million from Thursday previews. With projections soaring to around $40 million for its debut, this horror flick has exceeded early estimates that hovered around $30 million. Critics and audiences alike are abuzz, giving it a staggering 98% rating (8.7/10) from critics and a 97% rating (4.8/5) from viewers. This film is not just receiving accolades; it achieved a rare 'A' CinemaScore for a horror film and is poised for the eleventh-best Easter opening in history!

Minecraft's Blockbuster Continues!

Hot on its heels is the animated juggernaut, "A Minecraft Movie," which pulled in $16 million on Friday alone. This fan-favorite is on track to amass a whopping $45 million in its third weekend, proving that the blocky world of Minecraft has captivated audiences far and wide.

Who's Rounding Out the Weekend?

In third place, Angel Studios' heartwarming animated flick, "The King of Kings," is expected to earn $17.5 million this weekend, marking a minimal 9% drop in its second week—showing it still has strong legs at the box office. Disney's "The Amateur" trails behind, forecasted to snag $7.5 million, while the action-packed "Warfare" rounds out the top five with $3.5 million.

A Strong Performance Overall!

Overall, this weekend is anticipated to generate $134 million—a jaw-dropping 104% increase compared to the same weekend last year (excluding Easter). It's only a hair's breadth behind last Easter's colossal weekend, which featured blockbusters like "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." It looks like moviegoers are in for a real treat this Easter season!