“Sinners” director went from $200k in student debt to box office success

“Sinners,” “Creed,” and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler started his career with $200,000 in student debt before his breakout success.

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00:00Before director Ryan Coogler made it big with hits like Creed and Sinners, he was $200,000

00:06deep in debt.

00:07Back in 2015, the budding filmmaker started working on Creed, which went on to make about

00:12$42 million during its opening weekend.

00:15Coogler recently told the WTF with Marc Maron podcast that while creating the movie, he

00:21was carrying $200,000 in student debt from film school.

00:25The director went on to make several more successful movies, such as Creed 2 & 3, Black

00:30Panther, and Wakanda Forever.

00:32His most recent hit, Sinners, has already grossed over $160 million worldwide.

00:38While he hasn't confirmed whether or not his student debt has been wiped clean yet, Coogler's

00:43net worth is estimated at $25 million.

00:47Well beyond worrying about a repayment plan.