Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” continues to assert its dominance at the U.K. and Ireland box office, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive weekend with a remarkable £2.4 million (.3 million), as reported by Comscore. The film has now accumulated an impressive .7 million, solidifying its status as one of the standout successes of 2025.
In a strong second place, Warner Bros.’ “Sinners” maintained its upward trajectory, generating .2 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to .6 million.
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Following closely, the reissue of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith” from 20th Century Fox made a significant impact, earning .3 million over the weekend.
Another title from Warner Bros., “The Accountant 2,” debuted in fourth place with .2 million. This sequel to the 2016 action thriller, featuring Ben Affleck, launched successfully ahead of the upcoming blockbuster season.
Event cinema continues to thrive, with “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” from Trafalgar Releasing landing in fifth place, grossing 5,671. This remastered concert film pays tribute to the legendary band’s iconic 1971 performance at the historic Roman amphitheater.
In sixth place, Sony Pictures’ horror film “Until Dawn” made its debut with 2,776. Meanwhile, “The Penguin Lessons” from Lionsgate U.K. slipped to seventh, adding 1,334 in its second weekend, resulting in a total of .9 million.
Disney’s “The Amateur” continued its steady performance, earning 7,707 in its third weekend and bringing its overall total to .1 million.
The new entrant “Thudarum,” distributed by RFT Films Ltd, debuted in ninth place with 4,346. This Malayalam-language film, headlined by Mohanlal, attracted a robust audience, highlighting the ongoing interest in South Asian cinema within the U.K. and Ireland market.
Completing the top ten, A24’s “Warfare” generated 6,516 in its second weekend, lifting its total to .1 million.
A bustling week of new releases is set to hit U.K. and Ireland cinemas, featuring a diverse array of big studio blockbusters, musical theater, music documentaries, and family favorites.
On Thursday, May 1, audiences can look forward to Disney’s highly anticipated “Thunderbolts,” a superhero ensemble film boasting an all-star cast within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Additionally, CinemaLive will present “Bonnie & Clyde The Musical,” a filmed theater production that captures the drama and romance of the legendary criminal duo’s story.
Friday, May 2, will see Picturehouse Entertainment release “Parthenope,” the latest work from acclaimed director Paolo Sorrentino, featuring Celeste Dalla Porta, Gary Oldman, and Stefania Sandrelli. Verve Pictures will also release “Where Dragons Live,” a documentary directed by Suzanne Raes.
German comedy “Two To One,” directed by Natja Brunckhorst and starring Sandra Hüller, will be brought to audiences by Tull Stories. BFI Distribution will celebrate the 1975 cult classic “Slade in Flame,” featuring the iconic British rock band Slade. Music enthusiasts can also anticipate “Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade,” a new documentary from Kaleidoscope Entertainment that utilizes rare archive footage and interviews to explore John Lennon’s creative resurgence during his final years.
Families will be catered to with the release of “Bluey At The Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection,” presented by Vue Entertainment.
Lastly, on Sunday, May 4, Fathom Entertainment will honor one of the greatest comedies of all time with the 50th Anniversary screening of “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.”