What to Watch Next If You Liked the Movie Sinners

I know it’s only May, but Sinners is absolutely the movie of the year. Surpassing all expectations and breaking box office records, Ryan Coogler’s genre-blending, totally original film has broken new ground for cinema. It literally has everything you could want — vampires, cultural relevance, a Ludwig Görransson OST, and amazing women that aren’t completely defined by the male leads. Most importantly, Sinners knows exactly what it is and what it wants to say. Pulling no punches, Sinners delivers on entertainment and education alike in a cyclone of action, supernatural horror, period drama, and mesmerizingly good music.

So, how am I meant to move on from Sinners? Eventually, we’re hoping to see Ryan Coogler jump back into horror with Bitter Root, an adaptation of a comic book story following monster hunters in 1920s Harlem (It was announced in 2019 he was attached to direct the Legendary Pictures adaptation).

Before that releases, however, I have some recommendations to fill the artistic void that Sinners leaves once the credits roll. Because, again, what else can you do but wish you could rewind and rewatch right then and there?

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They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

Similarities: exploration of Black culture and community

Differences: sci-fi, modern setting

If you’re looking for more discussions of assimilation and appropriation, look no further. Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone (dir. Juel Taylor) connects an unlikely trio of Glen residents played by John Boyega (Star Wars™), Teyonah Parris (The Marvels), and Jamie Foxx (The Amazing Spider-Man 2). As our three heroes discover an alarming conspiracy, they must wrestle with identity and question what white capitalist America has made them. It’s an unpredictable ride from start to finish that will keep you on your toes just like Sinners.

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Black Panther (2018)

Similarities: director and cast, compelling villain

Differences: Marvel project, super hero genre

Of course, Ryan Coogler’s contributions to the MCU are some of the best Marvel movies. But his super hero debut, Black Panther, still reigns supreme. The movie mostly tells the story of T’Challa’s ascension to the throne and to the mantle of the Black Panther. Yet it also introduces an extremely compelling villain, Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), who demands reparations and resources for oppressed people that Wakanda can’t — or won’t — share. In a stream of polarized good versus evil plots, Black Panther is a breath of fresh air for the genre.

P.S. While you’re at it, check out Coogler’s other projects with Jordan, including Fruitvale Station and the Creed trilogy.

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AMC’s Interview With the Vampire (2022 – present)

Similarities: horror genre, Black vampires, historical

Differences: LGBTQ+, non-linear storytelling, television

Of course, recommending a television series comes with a certain level of commitment. But please, please, if you loved Sinners, I’m begging you to set aside time to watch the gothic horror/romance Interview With the Vampire on AMC. Adapted from Anne Rice’s original novel, the first two seasons center on Louis de Pointe du Lac, a Black man in 1900s New Orleans. When Lestat turns Louis into his lover — and a vampire — Louis struggles with morality while experiencing all the prejudices his intersectional identities offer. Interview With the Vampire is told through a framing device of an interview that also jumps back and forth through centuries, dragging the viewer along on a gorgeous journey of unreliable narration and self-discovery.

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Rogue Heroes (2022 – 2025)

Similarities: Jack O’Connell with an Irish accent, forgotten world history

Differences: European war drama, lots of action

Ryan Coogler said in an interview that he often writes characters with actors in mind. In my opinion, it’s very likely then that Coogler saw Jack O’Connell nail an Irish accent as Paddy Mayne before developing Remmick for Sinners. Chock full of explosions, anti-fascism, and rowdy boys behaving like absolute psychopaths, Rogue Heroes is an adrenaline-pumping foray into WWII history. MGM+’s two season show is the least similar to Sinners on this list (besides the glorious warfare against Nazis), but hey, Jack O’Connell is an absolute acting genius who demands a foray into his impressive filmography.

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Blade (1998)

Similarities: Vampires (and hunters!)

Differences: Very ’90s, comic book gore

Half-mortal and half-vampire, the Daywalker known as Blade (played by Wesley Snipes) hunts evil vampires to protect humankind. This R-rated super hero flick has all the trappings of a ’90s cult classic, including martial arts, strobe lights, and insane CGI. It’s a little campy by today’s standards, but that’s part of the appeal. And at the time of its release, Blade was a truly superb addition to vampire media, which were otherwise dominated by all-white protagonists, romance, or teen drama.

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Mickey 17 (2025)

Similarities: Dynamic female characters, unique storytelling

Differences: Political commentary, set in space

Mickey 17 is another standout modern-day release. But be warned — it’s not subtle! Director Bong Joon Ho hits viewers over the head with political commentary with all the finesse of a blunt hammer. But that’s what makes it so good. Revolving around wasted resources, Othering, corrupt governments, and more, Mickey 17 is a stunning, scathing takedown of the disposability and objectification of humankind. Plus, it stars Robert Pattinson (of The Batman fame) playing actual clones, if part of your Sinners appeal is the skill flex of a single actor portraying multiple people.

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We know you’re probably seeing Sinners again soon — especially with that IMAX 70mm re-release! Or you’ve pre-ordered the DVD/Blu-Ray. And if you haven’t, get on that. But in the meantime, or between re-watches, you should definitely check these out.

So, will you add any of these recommendations to your to-watch list? Let us know at side.show/geekgroup or in the Sideshow Social Network, and don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!