Paramount’s hit movie “Mean Girls” has soared to the top of the box office charts in the UK and Ireland, bringing in an impressive £3.2 million ($4.1 million) in its debut weekend. This hilarious and relatable film has captivated audiences, dethroning Warner Bros.’ “Wonka” which slipped to second place with £1.6 million.
A Shift in the Box Office Rankings
After a remarkable run at the top, “Wonka” now has a cumulative total of £58.3 million after seven weekends in theaters. Disney’s “Poor Things” collected £1.09 million in its second weekend, securing the third spot with a total of £3.7 million. Sony’s “Anyone But You” took fourth place, earning an additional £1.07 million in its fourth weekend, bringing its total to £7 million.
New Entries into the Top 10
Warner Bros.’ “One Life” rounded off the top five with £858,245 in its third weekend, accumulating a total of £7.4 million. Making waves in the sixth spot is Universal’s “The Holdovers,” an awards season contender that has already won two Golden Globes and received five Oscar and seven BAFTA nominations. It made an impressive debut with £689,771. Pathe Live’s concert film “Queen Rock Montreal” secured the ninth position with £285,110.
Miyazaki’s Triumph
In its fourth weekend, Elysian’s “The Boy and the Heron,” directed by anime legend Miyazaki Hayao, earned £266,130, placing it in the tenth spot. Remarkably, this film has become Miyazaki’s highest-grossing title ever in the UK and Ireland, surpassing the earnings of “Spirited Away” (£1.1 million, 2003), “Howl’s Moving Castle” (£999,000, 2005), and “Ponyo” (£880,000, 2010).
Anime’s Growing Popularity
Anime films are gaining popularity across Europe, and Vue, a leading European cinema chain, has witnessed an increased demand for anime in all of their markets. The success of “The Boy and the Heron” is a testament to this growing trend.
This weekend, audiences can look forward to the wide releases of Studiocanal’s horror film “Baghead” and Warner Bros.’ “The Color Purple,” both opening in over 300 locations each. Additionally, Disney will be releasing Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers,” featuring BAFTA-nominated actors Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, while Curzon will be unveiling the award-winning documentary “Samsara.”
Miracle Comms will be bringing sci-fi romance “Forever Young” to audiences, along with Vertigo Releasing’s action-thriller “Jackdaw” and Verve Pictures’ documentary “This Blessed Pot.” Furthermore, Miracle/Dazzler will be releasing Abel Ferrara’s “Padre Pio,” starring Shia LaBeouf, Asia Argento, and Marco Leonardi, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2022.
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Remember to catch “Mean Girls” at a theater near you and join the hilarity and drama that has made it the reigning queen of the box office in the UK and Ireland!