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About Ryan Coogler's Next Feature
Ryan Coogler's untitled next feature is set for a November 24, 2027 Thanksgiving release through Warner Bros. and his own Proximity Media banner, continuing the auteur-friendly partnership that produced 2025's genre-bending horror hit Sinners. Coogler writes and directs, with longtime collaborator Michael B. Jordan attached to star, and the project is described as an original period drama unconnected to any existing franchise. Details are closely guarded, but trade reports suggest a mid-20th-century American setting with strong musical and spiritual elements in line with Coogler's signature preoccupations.
The deal continues the unusual first-dollar gross arrangement Warner Bros. struck with Coogler for Sinners, which also gave him ownership of his films after a 25-year window. That structure has reshaped how A-list directors negotiate with major studios, and Coogler's decision to stay with Warner Bros. for a follow-up is a vote of confidence in the model. Proximity Media, co-founded with Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, is producing alongside Warner Bros. Pictures.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw is expected back as cinematographer, and composer Ludwig Goransson is attached to score, reuniting the core creative team behind Creed, Black Panther, and Sinners. Production is targeted to begin in late 2026 after Jordan finishes prior commitments. The Thanksgiving slot signals Warner Bros.' awards ambitions, positioning the film as both a commercial event and a serious Oscar contender, much like Sinners performed in the 2025-26 awards season.
Overview
Why this movies page exists
Ryan Coogler's follow-up to 2025's Sinners retains his producing and directing partnership with Warner Bros. and Proximity Media. The project is another original screenplay, reportedly a period drama, with Michael B. Jordan attached to star.
Why it matters
Coogler's follow-up to Sinners is the highest-profile test of a groundbreaking first-dollar gross and ownership deal that could reshape how top directors work with studios.
The details
Key highlights
- Release
- Theatrical, November 24, 2027 (Warner Bros.)
- Director
- Ryan Coogler, writing and directing
- Star
- Michael B. Jordan attached to lead
- Banner
- Proximity Media with Warner Bros. Pictures
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