Paramount's latest installment, 'Scream 7,' has successfully claimed the top spot at the box office in the United Kingdom and Ireland, achieving a remarkable £3.8 million ($5.1 million) in its inaugural weekend. This horror sequel has captivated audiences, outperforming other new releases and holding strong against continuing features. The film's robust financial start indicates significant audience engagement within the region's theatrical market, setting a high bar for forthcoming releases.
Following closely behind 'Scream 7,' Warner Bros.' 'Wuthering Heights' maintained a strong presence in its third week, adding $3 million to its cumulative earnings, bringing its total to $27.7 million. Universal's musical event, 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' made its debut at third place, securing $2.6 million. 'GOAT,' now in its third weekend, was fourth with $1.2 million, elevating its overall revenue to $16.1 million, while 'Crime 101' garnered $560,000, reaching a total of $5.1 million. Both 'GOAT' and 'Crime 101' are distributed by Sony, demonstrating their successful outreach.
Further down the list, Mubi's 'The Secret Agent' took $246,000 in its second weekend, pushing its total to $1 million, and Disney's enduring animation 'Zootopia 2' continued its run, collecting an additional $244,000 to achieve a grand total of $49 million. National Theatre's 'Audience – NT Live 2026' earned $241,000, summing up to $728,000. CMC Pictures' 'Pegasus 3,' a major success in China, premiered at ninth with $225,000. Disney rounded out the top ten with 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' which launched with $221,000.
Looking ahead, the early March schedule is packed with eagerly anticipated releases. Warner Bros. is set to launch 'The Bride!,' while Netflix makes a substantial theatrical push with 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,' starring Cillian Murphy and Rebecca Ferguson, opening in over 100 locations. Family entertainment is also on the horizon with Disney's 'Hoppers,' and Entertainment Film Distributors will introduce the comedy 'Mother’s Pride' in more than 300 cinemas. For horror enthusiasts, Vertigo Releasing offers 'Dolly,' and Arrow Films is bringing back John Woo’s classic action film 'Hard Boiled' with a 4K restoration in 100 venues.
The event cinema segment continues to be a vibrant part of the market, featuring Trafalgar Releasing’s Royal Opera House ballet 'Giselle – ROH, London 2026' and Shakespeare’s 'Othello.' Concert features like 'Aurora: What Happened to the Earth?' and 'Enhyphen [Walk the Line Summer Edition] in Cinemas' are also on offer. CinemaLive presents the stand-up special 'James Acaster – Cinemagoers Welcome,' MusicFilmNetwork re-releases the classic documentary 'Soul to Soul,' and Munro debuts 'La Bohème,' an opera film reimagined for modern London. Additionally, Mubi is releasing Mascha Schilinski’s 'Sound of Falling' in limited theaters, Sony premieres the anime 'Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved,' and Tull Stories launches the documentary 'Breaking Social.' Other international films include Central City Media’s Korean hit 'The King’s Warden' and Dream Entertainment’s Telugu thriller 'Mrithyunjay.' Sony Pictures is also re-releasing 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle,' expanding the anime franchise's presence.
In summary, the box office in the U.K. and Ireland has seen a dynamic period, with 'Scream 7' leading the charge and demonstrating strong audience interest in horror. The market also showcased a diverse range of cinematic offerings, from long-running hits and new musical events to independent films and highly anticipated international releases. The coming weeks promise even more variety, catering to different tastes across multiple genres, further enriching the film viewing experience for moviegoers.