The U.K. and Ireland box office continues to be dominated by Universal’s Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which.minecraftforge held the top spot for the third consecutive weekend. The film grossed £4.1 million ($5.2 million) over the past weekend, bringing its total to $45.6 million. This marks the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones franchise as one of the biggest hits of the year so far, maintaining a strong lead over its competitors. The romantic comedy’s enduring success highlights its broad appeal and the audience’s connection with the beloved character.
Disney’s Captain America: Brave New World stayed in second place, earning $1.8 million in its third weekend. While it trails behind Bridget Jones, the film’s cumulative total now stands at $19.8 million, showing steady performance as it enters its fourth week. As part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Brave New World continues to attract fans, though its momentum appears to be slightly overshadowed by the continued success of the Bridget Jones franchise.
The third position was claimed by Universal’s animated family film Dog Man, which added $861,838 in its fourth weekend. With a total of $15.2 million, this adaptation of the popular graphic novels continues to resonate with audiences, proving to be a solid choice for family entertainment. Meanwhile, Black Bear’s horror film The Monkey secured the fourth spot with $763,907 in its second weekend, bringing its total to $2.7 million. Its performance underscores the consistent interest in the horror genre among U.K. audiences.
In fifth place, The Last Showgirl, distributed by Picturehouse Entertainment, debuted with $485,925. Directed by Gia Coppola and featuring a star-studded cast, including Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Bautista, the drama about a former Vegas showgirl has managed to carve out an audience looking for character-driven stories. The film’s modest opening suggests a niche appeal that could grow as word-of-mouth spreads.
Anime enthusiasts turned out in full force for Sony Pictures’ Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, which opened in sixth place with $420,196. This demonstrates the loyal fan base and consistent popularity of the Attack on Titan franchise in the U.K. market. Disney’s *Muf
