UK – Ireland’s box office revenues rose 65% in April in 2024, earning more than £100 million.
After weak marching in January and February, those in the year 13% ahead of 2024 are 13% ahead of 2024. It’s 9% ahead of the start of the year, 2023. And five of the last six months have grown year-on-year, indicating a continued post-pandemic and post-strike recovery. The numbers are from comScore.
| Rank | Title (origin) | Wholesaler | release date | April Total | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minecraft movies (Us) | Warner Bros. | 4/4/25 | 52m | 52m |
| 2 | sinner (Us) | Warner Bros. | 18/4/25 | £8.7 million | £8.7 million |
| 3 | Six musicals (UK) |
Universal | 4/4/25 | £5.6 million | £5.6 million |
| 4 | amateur (Us) |
Disney | 11/4/25 | £4 million | £4 million |
| 5 | snow white (Us) | Disney | 21/3/25 | £390 | £11.3 million |
| 6 | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (Re:2025) (U) | Disney | 25/4/25 | 2.5m | 2.5m |
| 7 | Penguin lessons (IRE-SP-UK-US) | Lions Gate | 18/4/25 | £2.4 million | £2.4 million |
| 8 | war (UK-US) |
A24 | 18/4/25 | £1.8 million | £1.8 million |
| 9 | The Death of a Unicorn (Us) | EFD | 4/4/25 | £1.4 million | £1.4 million |
| 10 | Accountant 2 (Us) | Warner Bros. | 25/4/25 | 1.3 million pounds | 1.3 million pounds |
Warner Bros. Minecraft movies It dominated the April chart and surpassed £52 million in date range (April 4th May 1st).
Jared Hess’ action adventure is the best release of the year. Bridget Jones: I’m angry about the boy (46.3 million pounds), and is on track Super Mario Bros Movie (£54.9m) This will be the best-selling video game adaptation to date.
Ryan Cooler’s Vampire Horror sinner For Warner Bros., he finished second in just two weeks at £8.7 million. Credit From 2016, we need to catch £10 million Creed 2 Before the execution finishes. The acquisition of IMAX is particularly strong, with the BFI IMAX venue earning £266,393 from the 10 days and preview.
Universal Event Cinema Title Six musicals It came in third place at £5.6 million – the best growth event cinema release of the year, and now the second highest ever, overtaking Prima Facie – NT Live 2022 (£5.5 million) and only after that Taylor Swift: ERAS Tour (£122 million).
The holdover in March won the top 10 in April. This once again demonstrated the link between the strong slate of the new release and the excellent box office performance. The title was from Disney snow white Starring Rachel Zegler costs £3.9 million that month, totaling £112 million.
Two independent titles now listed: Alex Garland’s war It was ranked 8th at £1.8 million released by the A24. Comedy The Death of a Unicorn 9th at £1.4 million released by entertainment film distributors.
Disney and Universal still dominate the top 10 since the start of the year, including four Disney titles Captain America: A brave new world (18 million pounds of bee), 3 include universal Dog man (13.6 million pounds).
A decent May slate offers hope for exhibitors who continue to run well. Disney expects a refreshed cast Thunderbolts* And good reviews bring an audience (opened yesterday, May 1st). Warner Bros opens the title of the horror franchise Final Destination: Bloodline On May 14th, the top title of the franchise is now in 2009. final destination £12.8 million. Before the two blockbusters landed on Wednesday – Paramount Mission: Impossible – Final calculation And a live Disney photo Lilo & Stitch.
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