Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.

"A Minecraft Movie" is powering to the $1 billion mark while "Sinners" opened to $61 million at the global box office.

A Minecraft Movie has grossed $721M at the global box office while new entry Sinners sank its teeth into a $61M worldwide debut