“I’m Charlie, by the way.” That single statement from Bumblebee marked the beginning of Hailee Steinfeld’s action-hero phase; not with a punch or a scream, but with a quiet confidence that said: I can handle this. Just a girl with a wrench, a Walkman, and a broken heart rebuilding more than just a robot. She effortlessly transitioned from an Oscar-nominated prodigy (True Grit) to a musical sweetie (Pitch Perfect) to a blockbuster queen.

And now? She’s back, dressed like the final boss of a burning dream sequence, commanding attention like she just hot-wired the red carpet.

Hailee Steinfeld revealed her look for the premiere launch of Sinners—a horror movie that is already driving critics into a frenzy—in a sequence of Instagram pictures that could pass for apocalyptic advertising stills. The dress? One-shouldered black dress with molten gold fire embellishment that licks up the hem like flames on the red carpet. From the waist down, the dress turned sheer — equal parts elegant and lethal. She gave herself a—don’t touch, I bite—vibe by wearing it with full-length gloves that also featured the same golden flame design.

She captioned the post: “THIS FRIDAY!! SINNERS + DANGEROUS + MORE BS 🩸❤️‍🔥💌” Translation: She knows what she’s dropping and she knows it’s hot.

Though, here’s where the stakes get bloody. Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, who also helmed Creed and Black Panther, is not a low-budget slasher movie. With an estimated budget of $90 million, this is a full-on, stylized horror event that is three times larger than most horror films could ever hope to be. Alongside Hailee, it stars Michael B. Jordan and Jack O’Connell, and the initial buzz is crazy. As in, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes kind of insane.

Therefore, this is more than just artistic hype. Warner Bros are placing a large wager in the hopes that Sinners will earn at least $185 million in order to be deemed profitable. For the opening weekend, projections range from $30 million to $40 million. But if those numbers spike — which they might now that the reviews are out — this could go from risky gamble to franchise starter real fast.

And Hailee Steinfeld? She’s right at the center of it all — turning vampire horror into high fashion, and using her IG grid like a trailer drop. But just as the internet was catching its breath from that gown, she went and hit them with something even more dramatic: the Josh Allen bombshell.

Hailee Steinfeld gets real on Josh Allen’s proposal

Now, let’s discuss romance. We’re referring to Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, with a soft heart and a rocket arm. Allen reportedly proposed, as if he were directing a revival of Nicholas Sparks.

When asked if the proposal was romantic, Hailee Steinfeld casually revealed the information that gave fans something to swoon for on Live with Kelly and Mark: “Oh my God, incredible. Beyond surprised.” She then painted the scene, which had a candlelit waterfront, a pink and red rose arch, and one very surprised actress who was taken aback by a quarterback who was in love.

Let’s face it, when they initially connected in May 2023, nobody anticipated that their romance would last. After Josh supposedly broke up with his long-time girlfriend Brittany Williams, the internet believed it was a rebound situation. But one NHL game, an Instagram post from the Eiffel Tower, and an entire engagement later? They’re the real deal.

According to a source who spoke to PEOPLE, “they’ve been head over heels from the start,” and even their families are on board. Although Hailee acknowledges that it’s a bit of a culture shock for a California girl, she has embraced Bills’ Mafia love in Buffalo like a seasoned snowbird. “I have been given a very warm welcome,” she told Jimmy Fallon, sounding like someone who just got adopted by a football town.

Now, with Sinners about to hit theaters and her engagement era in full bloom, Hailee Steinfeld isn’t just showing up — she’s taking over. And honestly? The girl’s just getting started.