‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Take Over U.K., Ireland Box Office Like a Couple of Superhero Bullies

Oh, darlings, if you think Bollywood has all the drama, wait till you hear about the latest Hollywood box office rumble! Hollywood Hrishita here, ready to spill the tea with a generous dollop of sarcasm and a sprinkle of wit.

Deadpool & Wolverine: The Dynamic Duo We Didn’t Know We Needed

So, Disney’s "Deadpool & Wolverine" decided to make a grand entrance, raking in a staggering £17.3 million ($22.2 million) in its debut at the U.K. and Ireland box office. Not too shabby, eh? They’ve effortlessly snatched the crown for the highest opener of the year. A little birdie tells me that this super duo left the competition in the dust—poor "Despicable Me 4" could only manage £3.1 million in its third week. Better luck next time, minions! 😂

The Contenders and the Also-Rans

Meanwhile, Warner Bros.’ "Twisters" tried to hold its ground at No. 3, collecting a modest £1.5 million in its second week. Keep twirling, folks! And let’s not forget Disney’s "Inside Out 2," still charming audiences in its seventh week and crossing the £50 million mark. A slow clap for consistency. 👏

The Underdogs and the Newbies

"Longlegs" wobbled its way to fifth place with £724,320 in its third week. Further down, "A Quiet Place: Day One" managed to whisper £168,232 into the coffers. Tamil film "Raayan" made a splashy debut at No. 7 with £149,511. Dhanush fans, rejoice! 🎉

The lower ranks had a not-so-epic showdown with “Bad Newz” and “I Saw The TV Glow” hovering around £59,000. And Sony’s “Fly Me To The Moon” ended up with a £41,401 weekend take. Better luck next time, moonwalkers! 🌝

What’s Next?

Hold onto your popcorn, people! The U.K. and Ireland box office is gearing up for a rollercoaster week ahead. Sony’s adaptation of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" graces the screens on Wednesday, July 31.

And Friday, Aug. 2, is like a buffet of cinematic delights. K-pop fans, get ready for “Blackpink World Tour (Born Pink) in Cinemas.” Animation buffs, “Kensuke’s Kingdom” featuring voices of Cillian Murphy and Sally Hawkins, is coming for you. Universal’s award-winning “Dìdi” also makes its entrance.

Feeling nostalgic? Sony’s “Spider-Man” and Warner Bros.’ “The Neverending Story” are back! And for the artsy folks, Curzon’s 4K reissue of “Werckmeister Harmonies” is on the way. Plus, Studio Ghibli’s beloved “My Neighbour Totoro” is making a comeback, thanks to Elysian Film Group Distribution. TAPE Collective also presents a 4K restoration of “Alma’s Rainbow.”

Bollywood Delight

Bollywood fans, don’t feel left out! Bakrania Media is releasing "Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha" with Ajay Devgn and Tabu, and espionage drama "Ulajh" starring Janhvi Kapoor. Malayalam found-footage thriller "Footage" is coming from Yash Raj Films. DJ Tech Ltd will handle "Adios Amigo" and period thriller "Boat."

And for the international cinema lovers, we’ve got "A Story of Bones" and Chinese thriller "A Place Called Silence" releasing this weekend.

Moral of the Story: Hollywood’s Got Drama, Too!

When superheroes team up, minions tremble, and nostalgia reigns supreme, you know Hollywood is just as dramatic as Bollywood. Stay tuned, my lovelies! 💁‍♀️

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