Wicker Claims Top Spot at UK Box Office
Black Bear period comedy Wicker, directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson and starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki, clinched the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting at No. 1 with £1.76 million ($2.34 million).
The film narrowly edged A24 psychological thriller "Primetime," directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers, which opened in second position by a razor-thin margin of just £10,141, collecting £1.75 million ($2.33 million).
Mid-Chart Performances and Holdovers
Lionsgate U.K. horror-comedy "Ghosts: The Possession of Button House," which topped the chart in the previous session, moved to third place in its sophomore frame, adding $2 million to advance its cume to $8.45 million. Warner Bros. DC horror thriller "Clayface" followed in fourth position in its second outing, generating $1.6 million to lift its running total to $6.2 million.
Black Bear stop-motion animated adventure "Wildwood," directed by Travis Knight, secured fifth spot in its second frame with $863,082, elevating its cumulative total to $3.7 million. Universal animated release "Forgotten Island" placed sixth in its third session, taking $829,708 for a gross of $6.8 million.
Paramount video game adaptation "Street Fighter" landed in seventh position in its third frame with £$637,615, pushing its total haul to $7.6 million. Studiocanal family animation "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" held eighth place in its seventh week, collecting $376,460 to raise its cume to £$7.6 million.
Sony Pictures psychological thriller "Verity" took ninth spot in its fifth frame, adding $353,635. The Colleen Hoover adaptation elevated its cume to $15.5 million. Universal supernatural horror "Other Mommy" rounded out the top ten in its fourth session, generating $344,882 to take its running total to £$7.1 million.
Specialty Releases and Milestones
Outside the top ten, Mubi specialty drama "Fatherland" held firmly in the top 15 during its second weekend, taking $143,327 over the three-day frame to push its cumulative gross to $808,453. The result saw the film overtake "Ida" to become director Paweł Pawlikowski's second highest-grossing release of all time in the U.K. and Ireland, behind only his 2018 title "Cold War."
Upcoming Theatrical Rollouts and Future Releases
Looking ahead to the upcoming theatrical frame, early-week rollouts began on Monday with Firebreak Films protest documentary "We, The Hated," directed by Rich Felgate. Tuesday features Dreamz Entertainment Indian title "Fauji." Mid-week releases on Wednesday include Disney drama "Wild Horse Nine"; Screenbound Pictures indie western "Dead Souls," directed by and starring Alex Cox alongside Zander Schloss and Dick Rude for a one-day-only engagement; Trafalgar Releasing concert film "Rammstein - Live in Mexico City," directed by Paul Dugdale; and anime feature "The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Yotsuba Succession Arc" across 25+ screens. Thursday features Park Circus re-issuing the 20th anniversary restoration of James McTeigue "V For Vendetta," starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving, and the National Theatre stage broadcast of "Golden Boy - NT Live 2026".
Wide commercial and saturation rollouts arriving on Friday across 300+ locations are led by Peter Farrelly biographical drama "I Play Rocky," starring Anthony Ippolito and AnnaSophia Robb; Icon Film Distribution drama "Onwards And Sideways," directed by John Madden and starring Rhys Ifans, Laura Linney, Monica Dolan, and Rory Kinnear; Universal concert presentation "George Michael: The Faith Tour" across Imax and 2D formats; and Signature Entertainment festive comedy "Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint," directed by Jack Spring and starring Celia Imrie, Richard E. Grant, Adjoa Andoh, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Jim Broadbent.
Other keenly anticipated releases include include Sony animated mythological adventure "Ramayana: Rise of a Legend," starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash; Anime Ltd. rollout of "Godzilla Minus Zero," directed by Takashi Yamazaki; and Park Circus 50th anniversary 4K restoration of John G. Avildsen classic "Rocky," starring Sylvester Stallone.
Specialized, festival, and international titles debuting Friday include A24 comedy "Misty Green," directed by and starring Chris Rock alongside Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Anna Kendrick across 25+ locations; Netflix biographical drama "Avedon"; Trinity Filmed Entertainment crime drama "Traces of Justice," directed by Chen Sicheng; BaldaFilm "Manipulation"; Screenbound Pictures drama "Amazing Grace," directed by Ruth Carney; Central City Media re-release of Zhang Yimou classic "Raise the Red Lantern," starring Gong Li; Altitude acclaimed Spanish title "La Bola Negra"; Tull Stories drama "Think of England," directed by Richard Hawkins; and Dogwoof documentary "One In A Million". The weekend wraps on Saturday 7 November with Trafalgar Releasing live concert viewing of "Stray Kids World Tour 'Run It'".
Background on the UK Box Office Market
The United Kingdom and Ireland theatrical market represents one of the most lucrative and fiercely contested regions for global film distribution. Major studios and independent distributors frequently schedule simultaneous or staggered releases across major metropolitan centers such as London, Manchester, Dublin, and Birmingham. Cinema chains including Odeon, Cineworld, Vue, and independent venues track weekend admissions closely to gauge audience reception before wider European or international expansions occur.
Period comedies, psychological thrillers, and major franchise horror titles regularly compete for screen allocations across hundreds of multiplex and art house locations. Strong word of mouth on social media platforms and critical acclaim from festivals heavily influence ticket sales during the opening three-day weekend frames. Distributors invest heavily in marketing campaigns, red carpet premieres, and specialized screenings to secure prime placement in crowded exhibition schedules throughout the calendar year.
