‘A Minecraft Movie’ Enjoys Massive Debut as ‘Six The Musical’ Sings Into Second Place at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

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This weekend, “A Minecraft Movie” produced a tremendous opening, raking in approximately £15 million ($19.1 million) at the box office, outshining other films as reported by Comscore, thanks to the combined efforts of Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.

The movie, which is adapted from a popular video game series, has set the record for the biggest opening in the U.K. and Ireland this year (2025) thus far.

Coming in at the second spot was “Six: The Musical” from Universal Pictures, a screen version of the West End sensation that transforms Henry VIII’s six wives into pop sensations. In its opening weekend, it earned a solid $2.7 million.

In its third weekend, Disney’s movie “Snow White” slipped to the third spot, making $853,612 and increasing its overall earnings to $10.1 million. Entering the scene in fourth place was the dark comedy “Death of a Unicorn,” distributed by Entertainment Film Distributors, which raked in $621,275 on its opening weekend.

In its second week, the film “A Working Man,” featuring Jason Statham and distributed by Warner Bros., earned $422,325, pushing its overall earnings to a total of $1.7 million.

In the bottom part of the top 10 listings, a blend of continuing titles and newcomers could be found. “Black Bag” from Universal managed an additional $214,004 in its fourth week, while Curzon’s “Flow” earned $211,411, bringing its total over three weeks to $1.5 million.

In its eighth weekend, the long-running hit “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” earned $203,444, bringing its impressive grand total to $58.6 million. Meanwhile, “Novocaine,” distributed by Paramount, took in $190,624 in its ninth weekend, reaching a total of $1.2 million after two weekends.

Icon Film Distribution’s “Mr. Burton” rounded out the top 10, debuting with $176,696.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share some upcoming cinema events! On Wednesday, April 9, Dogwoof is giving us an exclusive Imax sneak peek at “One To One: John & Yoko,” a compelling documentary delving into the lives of music legends John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This is just the beginning, as the film will have limited screenings on the 9th and 10th before its wider release. On the same day, Dreamz Entertainment treats us with the Telugu-language Indian film “Jack.” So, mark your calendars for a double dose of cinematic joy!

On April 10th, there will be a number of new releases. Among them is “The Chosen: The Last Supper – Episodes 1 & 2,” which is being distributed by Trafalgar Releasing. This special showing extends the popular faith-based series with a cinematic event centered around Christ’s final days. Furthermore, Dreamz Entertainment’s Malayalam-language Indian comedy “Marana Mass” and the action film “Good Bad Ugly,” starring Ajith Kumar, from DJ Tech LTD in Tamil, are also set to release on this date.

April 11th, which is a bustling Friday, marks the widespread debut of “The Amateur,” an espionage thriller by Disney featuring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne. Meanwhile, Universal releases the mystery film “Drop.” “The Return,” a historical drama from Modern Films directed by Uberto Pasolini, will also be unveiled, with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche in leading roles.

The film “Holy Cow,” a hilarious French coming-of-age comedy that won at Cannes, is brought to us by Conic and was skillfully directed by Louise Courvoisier.

Park Circus is bringing back the cherished classic, “Babe,” as they celebrate its 30th anniversary. This heartwarming film from 1995 was masterfully directed by Chris Noonan.

Over the Easter season, the programming lineup is enriched with the animation “The King of Kings,” distributed by KOVA Releasing. This captivating production boasts an illustrious voice cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, and Forest Whitaker.

The releases additionally feature the soccer-themed comedy “Fran The Man,” distributed by Volta Pictures, as well as the comedy-drama “Przepiękne!” provided by Magnetes Pictures, giving viewers an opportunity to delve into narratives originating from Ireland and Poland respectively.

As a dedicated cinephile, I eagerly look forward to the conclusion of this week’s movie releases on April 12 and 13. That’s when “Andre Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues,” a unique two-day concert event produced by Piece Of Magic Entertainment, takes center stage. It’s a spectacle not to be missed!

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2025-04-08 13:47