Timothée Chalamet’s ‘A Complete Unknown’ Dominates U.K. Box Office Once More, Because Why Wouldn’t It?

Gather around, cinephiles, as our very own Hollywood Hrishita unveils the latest shenanigans from the world of cinema. Grab your popcorn, because it’s a rollercoaster of a read! 🎢

Ah, Disney, the eternal kingpin of the box office, reigns supreme yet again. A Complete Unknown, their latest Bob Dylan-inspired biopic starring the ever-dreamy Timothée Chalamet, continues to serenade the UK and Ireland box office with its haunting melodies, raking in a cool £1.6 million this weekend. The film has already crooned its way to a total of $7.3 million. Bob, I must say, you’ve still got it! 🎸

And just when you thought the circle of life was complete, Mufasa: The Lion King roars in second, adding $1.7 million in its sixth week. This feline phenomenon has now clawed its way to a whopping $34.7 million. Meanwhile, our blue buddy Sonic the Hedgehog 3 races in third, with $1.09 million in its fifth weekend, zipping up to $29 million. Gotta go fast, indeed! 💨

Fourth place sees the debut of Flight Risk, a Lionsgate UK offering, with Mel Gibson at the helm and Mark Wahlberg taking flight with a solid $1.01 million start. Entering the fray in fifth is Universal’s awards darling The Brutalist, which made its grand entrance with $938,452.

Ah, the drama of the box office… Universal’s Nosferatu sinks its teeth into sixth place with $666,526, reaching a spooky total of $15.1 million. It’s still pulling in the goth crowd in droves, bat wings and all! 🦇 Meanwhile, Moana 2 continues to sail smoothly in seventh place, adding $652,126 to its treasure chest, now at a glittering $50.8 million.

In eighth, Studiocanal’s We Live In Time earns $592,786, bringing its tally to $9.6 million. Ninth place belongs to Babygirl, which collects $564,438 in its third weekend, now at $4.3 million. Rounding out the top ten is Warner Bros.’ psychological horror Presence, debuting with $454,235. Steven Soderbergh, you’ve done it again! 👻

As for the upcoming cinematic delights: Monday kicks off with the soothing strums of Eric Clapton Unplugged. Clapton fans, get ready to shed a tear or two! 🎸 Wednesday will see the K-pop queens G I-DLE take over with their concert film, a must-watch for every fan’s heart that beats to the rhythm of K-pop!

Thursday brings us Luther: Never Too Much, a documentary on R&B legend Luther Vandross. Directed by Dawn Porter, this one promises to be a soulful journey. 🎤

And as Friday dawns, the floodgates open with releases like Saturday Night, a comedy-drama with a celebrity filled cast, and the dark comedy Companion from Warner Bros. For those with a taste for foreign flavors, The Tasting and Hard Truths offer romance and social commentary, respectively. 🍷

Anime lovers, rejoice! The Colors Within is here, and music fans can dive into The Fuzztones vs The World. Not to be missed are Polish comedy Dalej Jazda and Korean drama By the Stream.

In honor of the Lunar New Year, Detective Chinatown 1900 offers a comedic twist on detective drama, while cinephiles can indulge in restored classics like Before Sunrise and The Apartment.

And from the vibrant land of India, we have the Marathi drama Fussclass Dabhade and the action-packed Deva, starring none other than Shahid Kapoor. 🎥

MORAL OF THE STORY: In Hollywood’s whimsical world, it’s a jungle out there, but whether it’s a hedgehog running rings or a king ruling pride lands, there’s always room for everyone. Just remember, folks, the box office is as unpredictable as a cat on a hot tin roof! 🐾