‘Snow White,’ ‘Ne Zha 2’ Rule U.K., Ireland Box Office

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On weekends past, Disney’s modern take on “Snow White” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning an impressive £3.8 million ($5 million) as reported by Comscore. This retelling of the beloved fairy tale outshone its competitors in a fierce race of new releases and established the mood for the upcoming Easter holiday season.

Following closely behind, I’m proud to be part of the success story of Trinity Filmed Entertainment’s animated fantasy sequel “Ne Zha 2”. This Chinese blockbuster, which continues the captivating mythological tale from its 2019 predecessor, has made an impressive debut in our territory. It’s now one of the highest opening films for a Chinese production here, and globally, it has grossed over $2 billion, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time and the fifth highest-grossing movie ever!

In its sixth week, Universal’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” maintained its impressive performance by bringing in another million dollars, securing third place. This romantic comedy sequel has now amassed a total of $57.6 million, making it the top-grossing U.K. film release of the year to date, confirming its strong standing.

1. In the fourth spot, Universal’s thriller “Black Bag” earned $953,565 this week, pushing its total to $2.9 million over two weeks. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.’ sci-fi film “Mickey 17,” featuring Robert Pattinson, took fifth place with a weekend gross of $946,757 in its third outing. The movie has amassed a total of $7.6 million so far.

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2. The Universal thriller “Black Bag” came in fourth this week with earnings of $953,565, increasing its two-week total to $2.9 million. On the other hand, Warner Bros.’ sci-fi movie “Mickey 17,” starring Robert Pattinson, placed fifth with a weekend haul of $946,757 in its third weekend. The film has accumulated $7.6 million in total revenue since it was released.

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3. “Black Bag” from Universal finished fourth this week, earning $953,565 and bumping its two-week earnings to $2.9 million. “Mickey 17,” a sci-fi film by Warner Bros., starring Robert Pattinson, ranked fifth with $946,757 in its third weekend. The movie has now made a total of $7.6 million since it hit theaters.

Curzon’s movie “Flow” launched at the sixth spot with a revenue of $533,270, whereas Warner Bros.’ crime film “The Alto Knights,” featuring Robert De Niro, started in seventh place with earnings of $503,287.

Curzon’s “Flow” made its debut at number six and earned $533,270, while Warner Bros.’ crime movie “The Alto Knights,” starring Robert De Niro, opened in seventh place with a box office take of $503,287.

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In its first week, Curzon’s film “Flow” ranked sixth and grossed $533,270, while Warner Bros.’ crime flick “The Alto Knights,” starring Robert De Niro, started in seventh place with a weekend earnings of $503,287.

In the past eight weeks, True Brit Entertainment’s film “Marching Powder” earned $172,398, bringing its total to an impressive $3.4 million. Meanwhile, Universal’s “Dog Man” maintained its strong performance in ninth position, adding another $328,317 to its seven-week tally, now boasting a grand total of $17.1 million.

Completing the list of the top ten, we find Disney’s “Captain America: Brave New World,” which earned an additional $128,148 in its sixth week. This Marvel Cinematic Universe installment now boasts a total gross of $23 million.

This week, a diverse array of fresh movies will be gracing cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland. Starting on Wednesday, March 26th, “Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl (With The LA Film Orchestra)” will make its big screen debut, courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing. This concert film showcases the Grammy-winning band performing live alongside an orchestra.

On Thursday, March 27th, Dreamz Entertainment is set to premiere the Telugu-language comedy sequel “Mad Square,” and the National Theatre will present a live theater adaptation titled “Dr. Strangelove – NT Live 2025” of Stanley Kubrick’s classic Cold War satire as part of the ongoing series of filmed stage productions.

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Thursday, March 27th marks the debut of Dreamz Entertainment’s Telugu-language comedy sequel “Mad Square.” Meanwhile, at the National Theatre, they will be screening a live theater adaptation called “Dr. Strangelove – NT Live 2025,” which is an adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic Cold War satire as part of their series of filmed stage performances.

On a bustling Friday, the 28th of March, two highly anticipated films are set to be unveiled. “The End,” directed by Joshua Oppenheimer and featuring stars like Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, and Michael Shannon, will be released through Mubi in Telluride and Toronto. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. is gearing up for the release of “A Working Man” starring Jason Statham, which will be shown on over 300 screens nationwide.

“Noteworthy is the wide release of ‘Novocaine,’ a dark comedy from filmmakers Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, featuring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, and Betty Gabriel. Picturehouse Entertainment presents ‘La Cocina,’ directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, starring Rooney Mara and Raúl Briones, set in the hectic kitchen of a New York eatery.

Quiver Distribution unveils the World War II-set drama “Irena’s Vow,” featuring Sophie Nélisse and Dougray Scott, while Conic offers the documentary “War Paint – Women At War,” highlighting the groundbreaking contributions of female war artists. The comedy-crime drama “Misericordia” from French director Alain Guiraudie is presented by New Wave.

Dartmouth Films presents “The Swimming Pool of Stimuli,” an innovative, collaboratively directed documentary delving into the unique perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. Jade Films incorporates Stephen Fry’s comedic take on time travel titled “Time Travel Is Perilous” into their collection, while Magnetes Pictures handles distribution for the Polish fantasy film “Kleks and Filip Golarz’s Invention.” Universal is set to release the horror-thriller “The Woman in the Backyard.”

(Note: The term “unveils” has been replaced with “presents,” as it can sound more formal. Also, the phrase “collectively directed” was chosen over “co-directed” for a smoother read.)

Prior to the Eid celebration, Bakrania Media is set to debut “Sikandar,” an exhilarating Hindi-language film helmed by director A.R. Murugadoss, featuring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna. This high-octane production is slated to captivate South Asian viewers in over 100 locations. Dreamz Entertainment offers the Telugu-language action movie “Robinhood,” while Moviegoers Entertainment brings back “The Legend Of Maula Jatt,” the esteemed Pakistani action epic that maintains a devoted global fanbase.

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2025-03-25 20:17