Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” dominates UK and Ireland box office
A new sci-fi horror sensation
Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” has taken the UK and Ireland box office by storm, raking in an impressive £3.7 million ($4.8 million) during its opening weekend. This sci-fi horror film has captivated audiences, pushing Sony’s “It Ends With Us” down to second place. For those eager to dive into the eerie world of “Alien: Romulus,” you can check out the trailer and more information here.
Box office shake-up
Top contenders
Sony’s “It Ends With Us” had a strong start but slipped to second place in its second week, earning £2.8 million and bringing its total to £11.3 million. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continues to hold its ground, securing third place with an additional £2.3 million in its fourth week, amassing a cumulative gross of £48.4 million. You can watch the trailer for “It Ends With Us” and Deadpool & Wolverine to get a taste of these box office hits.
Nostalgia and family favorites
Trafalgar Releasing’s 15th anniversary re-release of “Coraline” opened at No. 4, earning £1.2 million. This beloved stop-motion animation continues to enchant audiences. Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” rounds out the top five, performing well in its sixth week with £1.1 million, bringing its total to £38.7 million. Relive the magic by watching the Coraline trailer and the Despicable Me 4 trailer.
Other notable films
Diverse genres and new releases
Warner Bros.’ “Trap” holds the No. 6 spot with a weekend gross of £558,233 and a total of £2.5 million. Disney’s “Inside Out 2” remains at No. 7, adding £506,524 to its impressive total of £55.5 million. Warner Bros.’ “Twisters” is at No. 8 with £315,162 for the weekend and a total of £12.9 million. Bollywood horror-comedy “Stree 2” debuts at No. 9 with £291,804, while Lionsgate UK’s “Borderlands” earns £181,065 in its second weekend, bringing its total to £1.4 million. Explore these films further by watching the trailers for Trap, Inside Out 2, Twisters, Stree 2, and Borderlands.
Upcoming releases to watch
Thrillers, animations, and comedies
The coming week promises an exciting array of new releases. Warner Bros.’ thriller “Blink Twice”, directed by Zoë Kravitz and starring Channing Tatum, is set for a wide release in over 300 locations. Animation fans can look forward to “Noah’s Ark” from Miracle/Dazzler. Sony is bringing the comedy “Between the Temples”, featuring Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, and Dolly De Leon. Check out the trailers for Blink Twice, Noah’s Ark, and Between the Temples.
Re-imaginings and horror-thrillers
Entertainment Film Distributors is releasing a modern re-imagining of the 1994 cult classic “The Crow”, while Universal is debuting the Berlin-premiered horror-thriller “Cuckoo”, starring Hunter Schafer. ICA Cinema is presenting the political documentary “Clandestina”, and Vertigo is bringing the champagne family drama “Widow Clicquot” to screens. Watch the trailers for The Crow, Cuckoo, Clandestina, and Widow Clicquot.
Nostalgia and indie gems
Special re-issues and indie films
Nostalgia fans are in for a treat with Sony’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” re-issue for one week only, and Paramount’s “Pulp Fiction” in a 30th Anniversary 4K re-release. The indie film scene is bustling with releases like the documentary “The Mountain Within Me” from Dogwoof, Ireland’s Oscar entry “Kneecap” from Curzon, and the drama “Cadejo Blanco” from Bulldog Film Distribution. Don’t miss the trailers for The Amazing Spider-Man, Pulp Fiction, The Mountain Within Me, Kneecap, and Cadejo Blanco.
Celebrating Indian cinema
From India, Dreamz Entertainment is re-releasing megastar Chiranjeevi’s 2002 hit “Indra” on the occasion of his birthday on Aug. 22. The distributor is also debuting the Telugu-language comedy “Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam”. Celebrate Indian cinema by watching the trailers for Indra and Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam.
K-pop and concert films
A treat for K-pop fans
Additionally, Trafalgar Releasing is opening the K-pop concert film “Seventeen tour ‘Follow’ Again to Cinemas” on Wednesday. K-pop enthusiasts can get a glimpse of the concert experience by watching the Seventeen tour trailer.
This week in cinema offers a rich tapestry of genres and experiences, from thrilling new releases to nostalgic re-issues and indie gems. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi horror, family animations, or political documentaries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.