Disney’s Snow White topped the UK and Ireland box office over the past weekend, debuting with a strong £3.8 million ($5 million), according to Comscore. The fresh take on the classic fairy tale outperformed a competitive field of new releases, setting a solid pace for the upcoming Easter holiday period.
Box Office Performance
Snow White led the charts, securing first place in a market known for its diverse movie offerings. In second place, Trinity Filmed Entertainment’s animated fantasy sequel Ne Zha 2 earned $1.6 million. The Chinese blockbuster, which builds on the mythological narrative of its 2019 predecessor, has become one of the highest openings for a Chinese film in this territory. It is also recognized as the highest-grossing animated film globally, with worldwide earnings exceeding $2 billion.
Other notable performers included Universal’s Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, which maintained a strong presence in third place with $1 million in its sixth weekend. The film now boasts a total gross of $57.6 million, making it the top UK release of the year to date. Universal’s thriller Black Bag was close behind in fourth place, earning $953,565 over two weeks.
Warner Bros. saw success with Mickey 17 in fifth place, with the sci-fi film earning $946,757 in its third weekend. The Bong Joon Ho-directed project, featuring Robert Pattinson, has accumulated $7.6 million. Other films in the top 10 include titles like Curzon’s Flow, Warner Bros.’ The Alto Knights starring Robert De Niro, True Brit Entertainment’s Marching Powder, Universal’s animated Dog Man, and Disney’s Captain America: Brave New World.
Upcoming Releases
A busy week awaits UK and Ireland cinemas with several new titles set to debut. On Wednesday, March 26, Trafalgar Releasing will launch the concert film Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl (With The LA Film Orchestra), showcasing a live performance by the Grammy-winning band with orchestral support.
On Thursday, March 27, Dreamz Entertainment will introduce the Telugu-language comedy sequel Mad Square. The National Theatre will also screen Dr. Strangelove – NT Live 2025, a stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Cold War satire as part of its NT Live series.
Friday, March 28, promises a diverse slate of new releases including:
The End from Mubi, directed by Joshua Oppenheimer and starring Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, and Michael Shannon.
Warner Bros.’ A Working Man, a film starring Jason Statham across more than 300 screens.
Paramount’s wide release of Novocaine, a dark comedy by directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, featuring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, and Betty Gabriel.
Picturehouse Entertainment’s La Cocina, directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios and starring Rooney Mara and Raúl Briones.
Quiver Distribution’s Irena’s Vow, a WWII drama starring Sophie Nélisse and Dougray Scott.
Conic’s documentary War Paint – Women At War, highlighting the role of women war artists.
New Wave’s comedy crime drama Misericordia by French filmmaker Alain Guiraudie.
Dartmouth Films’ experimental documentary The Stimming Pool focusing on neurodivergent experiences.
Jade Films’ Time Travel Is Dangerous, a comedy featuring Stephen Fry.
Magnetes Pictures’ Polish fantasy Kleks I Wynalazek Filipa Golarza.
Universal’s horror thriller The Woman In The Yard.
Ahead of the Eid festival, additional titles are set for release. Bakrania Media will open Sikandar, an action-packed Hindi film from director A.R. Murugadoss starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, expected to draw South Asian audiences to over 100 locations. Dreamz Entertainment will also release the Telugu action film Robinhood, while Moviegoers Entertainment reintroduces the acclaimed Pakistani action epic The Legend Of Maula Jatt.
