‘Nosferatu’ Sinks Fangs Into U.K., Ireland Box Office Crown as ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Continues to Roar

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Universal’s “Nosferatu” had a spine-tingling premiere in the U.K. and Ireland, claiming the number one position at the box office with a total of £5.2 million (approximately $6.5 million), including advance screenings.

Over the three-day weekend, the gothic horror remake earned about $3.8 million, coming in second only to “Mufasa: The Lion King” by Disney, which made approximately $4 million. In its third week, the photorealistic animation of “The Lion King” grossed an additional $4 million, boosting its total earnings to a mighty $25.9 million.

In the box office race last weekend, Studiocanal’s “We Live in Time” secured third place, earning $3.5 million. On the other hand, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which had previously taken the top spot from Paramount, slipped to fourth place, bringing in an additional $3.3 million, raising its total to $23.4 million. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Moana 2” demonstrated impressive longevity, ending the week in fifth place with a gross of $2.2 million – making it a total of $47.8 million since its release.

In its seventh week, Universal’s “Wicked” continued to hold strong at the sixth spot, gathering $2 million more, bringing its overall earnings to an impressive $71.7 million. On the other hand, the beloved family film “Paddington in Peru,” produced by Studiocanal, slid down to seventh place, collecting an additional $843,812, now totaling $43.7 million over time.

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Universal’s “Wicked” stayed put at the sixth spot for its seventh week, making $2 million and increasing its total to $71.7 million. Meanwhile, “Paddington in Peru,” from Studiocanal, moved down to seventh place, earning an extra $843,812, bumping up its running total to $43.7 million.

In the box office debut, Colson Whitehead’s “Nickel Boys” ranked eighth, taking in $159,201. The film “Identity,” produced by RFT Films Ltd, entered at ninth place with earnings of $53,091. Lastly, “Diabel,” distributed by Magnetes Pictures, ended the top 10 list with a weekend gross of $51,982.

In the coming weeks, a vibrant mix of fresh movies will hit the cinemas. Starting from January 8, Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated drama “A Real Pain” will make its debut. Two days later, on January 10, moviegoers have an exciting lineup to choose from. Entertainment Film Distributors will unveil Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl,” which features Nicole Kidman in a critically acclaimed performance that won her the best actress award at Venice. Additionally, Studiocanal will present “Maria” featuring Angelina Jolie as the iconic opera singer Maria Callas.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t wait to catch Zee Studios International’s “Fateh,” an exhilarating Bollywood thriller filled with action. The star-studded cast includes Sonu Sood and Jacqueline Fernandez. On the other hand, I’ve also got my eyes set on “It’s Raining Men” from Parkland Film Capital, a French comedy-drama that promises to tickle my funny bone, led by Laure Calamy.

In other locations, “Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers” from Blue Eyes Films mixes music and humor, while Vue Entertainment presents “Sarah & Duck on the Big Screen,” a big-screen adaptation of the beloved TV series episodes for younger audiences.

1. BFI Distribution will likewise be presenting “Architecton,” a film documentary delving into the realms of concrete and stone, while “The Damned,” an Icelandic folk-horror production, hails from Vertical/Miracle.

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2. Along with BFI Distribution, we’ll see “Architecton,” a documentary about concrete and stone, and “The Damned,” an Icelandic horror film rooted in folklore, come to us from Vertical/Miracle.

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2025-01-07 17:47