‘Lilo & Stitch’ Outpaces ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ as Box Office Surges in U.K. and Ireland

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In its first weekend of release, Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” earned the top spot at the U.K. and Irish box offices, bringing in an impressive £9.5 million or approximately $12.9 million, as reported by Comscore.

Coming in second place, Paramount premiered “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” the latest addition to the extensive Tom Cruise series, earning $11.5 million. This successful opening was facilitated by a three-day holiday weekend, which also signaled the start of the May half-term school break.

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In second place, Paramount debuted “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” the latest film in the Tom Cruise franchise, bringing in $11.5 million. A three-day holiday weekend and the beginning of the May half-term school vacation helped boost its box office success.

As a passionate movie-goer, I found myself in the midst of an exciting cinematic battle this past weekend! Warner Bros.’ “Final Destination: Bloodlines” maintained its strong hold, slipping slightly to third place but still managing a robust $2.2 million in its second outing. This horror reboot has now amassed an impressive total of $9.3 million. Meanwhile, Universal’s “The Phoenician Scheme” made its grand entrance in fourth position with a debut of $1 million. The weekend box office was filled with thrilling twists and turns!

In the fifth spot, ‘Thunderbolts’ earned Disney $781,138 this weekend, raising its overall earnings to $20.1 million. Not far behind was Warner Bros.’s ‘Sinners’, which added $461,938 to its box office total this week, bringing it up to a grand sum of $20.5 million.

In the seventh spot, Altitude’s “Ocean With David Attenborough” garnered $127,689, while Vue Lumière’s “Bluey At The Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection” maintained its impressive performance with $63,630 in the eighth spot. Over four weeks, it has amassed a total of $696,997.

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In 7th place, Altitude’s “Ocean With David Attenborough” made $127,689, and Vue Lumière’s “Bluey At The Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection” brought in $63,630 in 8th. Over four weeks, it has earned a total of $696,997.

I’m proud to contribute to the success of “Narivetta”, a captivating Malayalam-language film from India, distributed by Berkshire Dreamhouse. This extraordinary production made its debut at the 10th spot, raking in an impressive $58,826 on its opening weekend.

A variety of films are set to hit U.K. and Irish cinemas this week. On May 30, “The Salt Path” from Black Bear will be released nationwide. This drama is an adaptation of Raynor Winn’s popular memoir and is directed by Marianne Elliott. In the lead roles are Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, who portray a couple that undertake a 630-mile trek along the southwest coast following a tragic medical prognosis.

In a fresh take on the classic Karate Kid franchise, Sony Pictures presents “Karate Kid: Legends”, a modern reboot that brings back Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio alongside newcomer Ben Wang as the main character. This action-drama is helmed by director Jonathan Entwistle and features an impressive cast including Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen. The film will debut in over 300 cinemas throughout the U.K. and Ireland.

Additionally, “The Ritual,” a supernatural horror by Altitude, directed by David Midell and featuring Dan Stevens, Al Pacino, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton, is another offering. New comedies include Universal’s “The Ballad of Wallis Island” and Curzon’s Cannes selection “Along Came Love.” Ben Rivers’ “Bogancloch,” a film about solitude and landscape, is the latest from New Wave.

Trafalgar Releasing introduces “Peppa Meets The Baby Cinema Experience” to screens, especially for families during school breaks, providing a toddler-friendly viewing experience. Additionally, the classic cinema returns with Studiocanal’s 60th anniversary 4K restoration of John Schlesinger’s “Darling,” showcasing Julie Christie’s Academy Award-winning performance.

Dreamz Entertainment delivers Indian action-packed Telugu-language drama “Bhairavam.”

Over the upcoming weekend, we have some exciting events lined up! On Saturday, May 31, Trafalgar Releasing is bringing “Il Barbiere di Siviglia – Met Opera 2025” to our screens. Additionally, K-pop enthusiasts won’t want to miss the concert cinema event, “J-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in JAPAN: Live Viewing”. To wrap up the weekend, CinemaLive is presenting “Doctor Who – The Two Episode Finale” for fans who can’t wait to catch a sneak peek of the series finale on the big screen.

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2025-05-27 20:18