Universal’s animated sequel ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ has taken the lead at the U.K. and Ireland box office, amassing a commendable £2.8 million ($3.6 million) in its second weekend, according to figures from Comscore. The film’s cumulative earnings now stand at an impressive £12.7 million.
Warner Bros.’ ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ secured the second spot, collecting £1.9 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to £9.1 million. ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ from Sony claimed third place, adding £1.3 million to its tally in its third weekend, reaching a total of £12.1 million.
In fourth position, ‘Dune: Part II’ continued its successful run, accumulating £1.1 million in its sixth weekend, with an overall gross of £36.8 million. Dev Patel’s directorial debut ‘Monkey Man’ made its entry into the top five, earning £810,253 in its opening weekend.
The top 10 also saw new entrants, including Disney’s ‘The First Omen’ in sixth place with £521,573, Entertainment Film Distributors’ ‘Seize Them!’ in eighth place with £132,207, and Disney’s ‘Luca’ rounding out the list in tenth place with £110,964.
The upcoming week promises excitement with mid-week releases on April 10, coinciding with the Eid festival. Bollywood action film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,’ sports drama ‘Maidaan,’ and concert film ‘SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE’ are set to make their debuts.
Additionally, the biopic ‘Back to Black,’ depicting Amy Winehouse’s journey and the creation of her iconic album, is slated for release on Friday. Other notable releases include Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War,’ Victor Erice’s ‘Close Your Eyes,’ and a variety of diverse films such as ‘Opponent,’ ‘Bleeding Love,’ ‘The Teachers’ Lounge,’ and the 4K restored 25th-anniversary edition of Lynne Ramsay’s ‘Ratcatcher.’
As the cinematic landscape continues to evolve, ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ remains a standout success, captivating audiences and dominating the box office in the U.K. and Ireland.
