There’s a strong case that Sinners deserved a spot on both Rolling Stone’s and Variety’s best-of-2025 lists, based on impact, craft, and originality alone. Ryan Coogler delivered one of the year’s boldest studio films, blending genre filmmaking with social commentary, striking visuals, and a standout dual performance from Michael B. Jordan. Few 2025 releases generated the same level of critical discussion, audience enthusiasm, and cultural conversation, which is often a key metric these year-end