Guess what, film fanatics? The UK and Ireland have kicked off 2025 with a cinematic bang! January saw the box office raking in a hefty £94.1 million ($116.6 million), up by 10% from last year. Is it just me, or is this the kind of inflation we can all get behind? Let’s dive into the juicy details of who made it big and who is still dreaming of their blockbuster moment! 🍿🎬
Starting off with a bite, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” has sunk its teeth into the top spot, pulling in a chilling $15.6 million. Not only has it surpassed the whispers of “A Quiet Place” ($15.1 million), but it’s also closing in on the screams of “The Final Destination” ($15.9 million). Seems like audiences can’t get enough of those fang-tastic tales! 🧛♂️
Meanwhile, the House of Mouse continues to reign supreme. Disney claimed a massive 30.8% share of the market, with “Mufasa: The Lion King” nabbing second place and roaring in with $15 million. Its total now stands at a mighty $36.7 million, leaving “The Little Mermaid” to swim in its wake with $34 million. 🦁🌊
Third place goes to James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown”, a Bob Dylan biopic that has struck a chord with $11.3 million. It’s a sweet note in Mangold’s repertoire, though it still trails behind the Tom Cruise vehicle “Knight & Day” ($12 million). 🎸🎤
John Crowley’s romantic escapade “We Live In Time” sauntered into fourth, earning $10.4 million. It’s Crowley’s best so far, swooning past “Brooklyn” ($7.4 million) but still dreaming of the heights of “It Ends With Us” ($27.2 million). 💖
“Sonic The Hedgehog 3” zipped into fifth with $10 million, already outpacing the original’s lifetime total. Looks like the little blue speedster is racing toward the $33.5 million mark set by “Sonic The Hedgehog 2.” Gotta go fast, right? 🦔💨
“Wicked” continues to charm with an additional $6.1 million in January. It’s now the highest-grossing release of 2024 with a magical total of $75.3 million. Next in its spellbinding sights? “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” at $75.6 million. 🧙♀️✨
Disney’s “Moana 2” sailed smoothly into seventh, adding $6 million to its treasure chest for a total of $51.3 million. 🌊🏝️
Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” landed at eighth with $5.1 million. It’s outperformed some recent thrillers but couldn’t quite catch “Smile 2” ($8.1 million) or “Poor Things” ($9.4 million). Meanwhile, Robbie Williams’ biopic “Better Man” and Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” round out the top ten. 🎭
February promises even more cinematic delight, kicking off with the Imax release “Becoming Led Zeppelin” and historical drama “September 5.” Plus, keep an eye out for DreamWorks’ “Dog Man” and the action-comedy “Love Hurts.” The month ends with the chilling “The Monkey” and anime epic “Attack On Titan: The Last Attack.” 🥁🎸
The Moral of the Story: Lights, Camera, Cash Register! 💸✨
In the movie world, even vampires have a shot at the box office throne. And while the Mouse roars, everyone else just better hope they get a slice of the cheese! 🧀🎥
