According to Warner Bros.’ ComScore, “The Conjuring: Last Rites” terrified the manager’s debut at the UK and Ireland box office gross, winning £6.7 million ($9.1 million). The latest entry in the supernatural horror franchise is poised to open far ahead of all competitions and promote a strong summer business.
Second place was Disney’s “The Roses” in the sophomore session cost $2 million, totaling $7.2 million. Warner Bros. ‘Weapons’ took place in third place, with an overall total of $15.1 million at $506,523. Disney’s title “Freakier Friday” followed in fourth place, earning $480,572 with a cumulative $11 million. Universal’s “The Bad Guys 2” rounded out the top five, adding $447,383, bringing it to a total of $17.1 million.
Sony’s crime drama “Catch Stealing” came in sixth at $411,805, reaching $1.6 million two weeks later. In No. 7, Magic Rays’ Malayalam superhero film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra rose to $1.1 million, winning $301,758. Disney’s Fantastic Four: First Step came in 8th, with $289,409, totaling $32 million.
The National Theatre Event Cinema release “Inter Alia – Nt Live 2025” landed in 9th place, subtracting $254,959 with a cumulative $1.3 million. Universal’s new entry, “Honey Don’t!” concluded the top 10 with $228,259.
Next, the anime powerhouse, Demon Slayer: Kimet No Yaiba Infinity Castle, is expected to arrive at British and Ireland cinemas via Sony this week, bringing out strong fan turnout. With “Downton Abbey: Grand Finale,” the franchise approaches, Universal Counter aims to bring viewers of period dramas back to the big screen.
Other broader titles include Lionsgate UK’s “Long Walk,” a dystopian thriller directed by Francis Lawrence and led by Cooper Hoffman, David Johnson and Mark Hamill, but Sony continues the cult rock saga with “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.” Dreamz Entertainment adds the Telugu Indian horror feature “Kishkindhapuri” to the mix.
Documentaries and specialist releases broaden the slate. Cosmic Cat’s timely “Ground Zero: A Story from Gaza” will be available on over 100 sites. MetFilm Distribution presents “Liat” which beat Berlin. Curzon offers the drama “The Deaf” that beat Berlin. Dogwoof is releasing the global Porridge Championship documentary, “The Golden Spurtle.” The BFI distribution handles Jan-Ole Gerster’s thriller “Isle.” And MusicFilmnetwork is in the spotlight on the music documentary “To Be Frank,” Frank Benbini and Ali Campbell.
Additional entries include Reliance Entertainment’s intercultural Bollywood romance “Vietnamese Love,” Bacrani Media’s action thriller “Mirai,” rom-com “Aabeer Gulaal,” and Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan, documentary “My Biggovers at Cannes,” a documentary focusing on Jadefilm’s Cryptozoology, a 1937 masterpiece “Pepe Le Moko” and Miracle Combs’ family-friendly “Opera Dog” study style restoration.
