Timothée Chalamet Bob Dylan Film ‘A Complete Unknown’ Holds No. 1 in U.K. and Ireland as ‘Companion’ Lands Strong Debut

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In its third weekend, Disney’s movie “A Complete Unknown” remained number one at the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning £1.2 million ($1.5 million) and boosting its total to £8.3 million ($10.3 million), as per Comscore’s data. The Bob Dylan biopic, featuring Timothée Chalamet, has shown resilience, holding onto the top position even with fresh releases contending for audience attention.

In its seventh week, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” earned an additional $1.3 million, pushing its total earnings to $36.4 million. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.’ new release, “Companion,” opened at No. 3 with a strong start of $915,609.

(Note: “Mufasa: The Lion King” refers to the Disney Plus film, and “Companion” likely refers to a different movie.)

In the box office race, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 from Paramount took the fourth spot with a gross of $877,857 and has surpassed $30 million in earnings within its region. Meanwhile, The Brutalist, Universal’s top contender for awards season, maintained its fifth position during its second weekend, accumulating an additional $753,520, raising its total to $2.1 million.

In the sixth spot, Universal’s “Les Miserables: The Staged Concert” made $680,938 during its cinema release. Meanwhile, Lionsgate U.K.’s film “Flight Risk” slipped to seventh place, bringing in $558,790 in its second weekend, adding up to a total of $2.1 million so far.

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The concert version of Universal’s “Les Miserables” came in at No. 6 with a box office take of $680,938. On the other hand, “Flight Risk” from Lionsgate U.K., dropped to seventh place, earning $558,790 in its second weekend and accumulating a total of $2.1 million overall.

In its tenth week, Disney’s “Moana 2” carried on its lengthy run at the box office, earning $506,286 and ranking eighth. The animated sequel has now gathered a total of $51.3 million, firmly establishing itself as one of the most successful family films of the winter season.

Studiocanal’s “Hard Truths” made its debut at the ninth spot, grossing $406,990. Meanwhile, Universal’s “Nosferatu” concluded its fifth week by earning $388,937, raising its total earnings to a impressive $15.5 million.

This week, the U.K. and Ireland movie theaters are preparing for another exciting mix of releases starting on Wednesday, February 5th. Trafalgar Releasing will introduce two significant event cinema titles to viewers that day. “Macbeth: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo” is a filmed version of a critically acclaimed stage play, which gives Shakespeare admirers an opportunity to enjoy the adaptation in a grand theater setting. On the other hand, “IU Concert: The Winning” offers K-pop enthusiasts an up-close view of IU’s latest live performance, who is one of South Korea’s most revered pop stars.

On Thursday, February 6th, we’ll see the premiere of Tim Fehlbaum’s “September 5,” a gripping thriller set during the Munich Olympics, produced by Paramount. The movie stars Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, and Ben Chaplin, and will be screened in over 300 locations nationwide, making it one of this week’s broader releases. Additionally, “Carmen – Paris Opera 2025” is set to premiere, distributed by Pathé Live. This production offers opera enthusiasts an immersive visual and auditory experience from the famous Paris Opera House.

On Friday, February 7th, an exciting schedule begins with Universal Pictures’ “Dog Man,” a fun-filled adventure suitable for families. Additionally, from Universal comes the action-comedy “Love Hurts,” starring Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose. Lionsgate UK presents “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” a politically charged drama directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof who is in exile. Curzon offers “The Fire Inside,” chronicling the journey of Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who strived to become the first woman in her country to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport.

I’m thrilled to announce that as a supporter, I’ve been following the release of two exciting projects! Firstly, I can’t wait for “Bring Them Down,” a gripping thriller I’ve had my eye on, directed by the talented Christopher Andrews and starring Barry Keoghan, Christopher Abbott, and Colm Meaney. This film will be available in over 100 locations!

Secondly, music enthusiasts like myself won’t want to miss “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” a captivating documentary from Sony Pictures. This production offers a unique glimpse into the rise of one of rock’s most iconic bands, with rare footage and intriguing insights into their history. I’m counting down the days until it’s released!

Zee Studios International presents the Hindi adaptation of the Tamil blockbuster “Love Today” (2022), titled “Loveyapa.” Meanwhile, Yash Raj Films offers a Malayalam family drama called “Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal,” and DJ Tech LTD distributes two films. The first is a bilingual mystery thriller in Tamil and Telugu named “Eleven,” while the second is a Tamil coming-of-age romantic comedy titled “Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam” from Dhanush.

BFI Distribution is bringing back Chantal Akerman’s groundbreaking film “Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles” to select theaters. This classic movie from the 20th century has left a significant impact on cinema and now gives film enthusiasts an opportunity to witness its powerful, subtle impact on the big screen once more. Meanwhile, Park Circus is offering a restored 4K version of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” allowing viewers to reexperience Michel Gondry’s visually creative and emotionally deep science fiction romance starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in stunning quality.

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2025-02-04 17:20