‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Holds Top Spot at U.K., Ireland Box Office, ‘Speak No Evil’ Debuts Strong

As a seasoned cinephile who has traversed the silver screen landscapes for decades, I must say that this week’s box office chart is brimming with intrigue and excitement! The continued success of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a testament to its enduring charm, while the debut of “Speak No Evil” promises a chilling new tale.

For two weekends in a row, Warner Bros.’ movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” remained the top-grossing film at the U.K. and Ireland box office. Over this period, it generated £4.2 million ($5.6 million), bringing its overall earnings to £14.4 million ($19 million), as reported by Comscore’s figures.

In the box office race, Universal’s latest release, “Speak No Evil,” made a strong entrance, landing in the second spot with an opening weekend gross of approximately £1.4 million. Meanwhile, “Lee” from Studiocanal debuted at number three, earning £705,643 during its first week.

The staged production “Prima Facie – NT Live 2022” by the National Theatre came out in fourth position, accumulating an additional £556,470 to reach a grand total of £1.4 million. Meanwhile, “Despicable Me 4” from Universal maintained its dominance in fifth place, earning £389,929 during its tenth week, pushing its overall earnings to a massive £46.2 million.

In sixth place in its eighth week, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” made an additional £359,588 for a grand total of £56.6 million. Lionsgate U.K.’s latest release, “The Critic,” debuted at number seven with £353,075. Sony Pictures’ “It Ends With Us” came in eighth, earning £327,196 for a total of £20.8 million, while Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” held the ninth spot with £268,310, increasing its overall earnings to £12.7 million. Finally, DJ Tech LTD’s Malayalam-language film, “Ajayante Randam Moshanam,” joined the chart in tenth place with £189,982 as a new entry.

Upcoming on September 18, Universal will distribute the documentary “Jung Kook: I Am Still,” starring BTS member Jung Kook. On September 20, Mubi will release their Cannes and Toronto Film Festival-winning body horror film “The Substance,” featuring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. This day also marks the release of two more films: “Girls Will Be Girls,” an Indian coming-of-age drama that won at Sundance, from Modern Films, and “Strange Darling,” a horror-thriller from Icon Film Distribution that took home the award at Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Additionally, Dogwoof will release another Sundance winner, the documentary “Sugarcane.

As a film enthusiast, I’m excited to share some upcoming releases: “Cyborg: A Documentary,” a fascinating tale about the world’s first officially recognized cyborg, is brought to us by Tull Stories. From One Day Films, we have “Goodwin Island,” a British drama that promises an engaging watch. “The Goldman Case,” a French legal drama that won the César award, comes from MetFilm Distribution. Skye Films Ltd is offering a special one-day release for the Dublin-winning documentary “Notes from Sheepland.” Lastly, ICA Cinema presents two new titles: the IndieLisboa-winning documentary “Astrakan 79” and the captivating Signature family animation “200% Wolf.

In the world of Bollywood cinema, AA Films U.K. will be debuting the action flick “Yudhra,” while romantic comedy “Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam” is being released by Bakrania Media.

The festivities marking the 85th anniversary of Batman carry on, as Park Circus reintroduces Christopher Nolan’s trilogy – “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight,” and “The Dark Knight Rises,” along with Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” in cinemas. Meanwhile, the Spider-Man celebrations persist, as Sony presents “Spider-Man No Way Home” for a limited one-week run.

2024-09-17 15:16

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Holds Top Spot at U.K., Ireland Box Office, ‘Speak No Evil’ Debuts Strong

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