It’s a win for original movies as Warner Bros’ Sinners has taken the lead at the Easter weekend box office with $45.6M per Warners over the studio’s A Minecraft Movie which is landing in second with $41.

Ryan Coogler's supernatural vampire pic starring Michael B. Jordan earned near-perfect reviews and glowing audience scores. It's a notable double win for Warner Bros. as 'Minecraft' clears $700 millio

Ryan Coogler’s original horror film was expected to sell a strong $46 million in tickets over the weekend, enough for No. 1. But its profitability remains a long way off.