Coming up Roses

Aug 29th - 31st

The UK box office saw a vibrant mix of fresh debuts and resilient holdovers this weekend, with a total reshuffling of the top five. From dramatic newcomers to anniversary re-releases, here’s a breakdown of the top performers and notable milestones.

New Entries Blossom at the Top

1. The Roses – £2,183,191 Marking the 22nd highest opening of 2025, just behind Sinners, The Roses bloomed into first place across 696 sites. The film’s strong debut signals audience appetite for prestige drama and positions it as a potential awards-season contender.

2. Jaws (50th Anniversary) – £1,104,471 Steven Spielberg’s classic returned to UK screens with a splash, landing at #2. Its £1,104,471 haul from 667 sites makes it the 35th best opening of the year, just behind L2: Empuraan and slightly below Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith (Re: 2025) which opened with £1,762,623 in April.

6. Caught Stealing – £570,843 Sony’s gritty crime drama debuted at #6, including £18,540 from 166 previews. With 567 locations, it’s a modest but promising start for the film’s UK run.

7. Andre Rieu's 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz The Night Away! – £566,325 Concert cinema continues to draw loyal audiences. Rieu’s latest musical event waltzed into #7 from 547 sites, proving the genre’s enduring appeal.

8. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire (20th Anniversary) – £507,768 Warner Bros’ re-release enchanted fans once again, with £311,383 from 257 previews contributing to its total. The film ranked #8 across 428 sites, a testament to the franchise’s timeless magic.

10. Lokah Chapter One: Chandra – £334,430 This regional debut landed at #10 from just 144 sites, showing strong per-screen averages and niche audience engagement.

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2. Hridayapoorvam – £283,330 Another regional entry, Hridayapoorvam, opened at #12 from 166 sites, continuing the trend of diverse programming finding its place in UK cinemas.

Holdovers Holding Strong

3. Weapons – £838,351 (–27%) Now in its fourth week, Weapons crossed the £10 million mark, reaching £10,387,914. It’s officially the 19th top-grossing film of the year, just behind Final Destination: Bloodlines. Despite a 27% drop, its staying power is notable.

4. The Bad Guys 2 – £807,023 (+58%) In a rare surge, The Bad Guys 2 jumped 58% in its sixth week, bringing its total to £11,837,078. Family audiences continue to fuel its momentum.

5. Freakier Friday – £744,302 (+1%) Steady as ever, Freakier Friday saw a slight uptick in its fourth week, now sitting at £7,433,263. Its consistent performance suggests strong word-of-mouth.

9. The Fantastic Four: First Steps – £505,024 (–1%) Still in the top 10 after six weeks, this superhero origin story has amassed £23,115,712. A mere 1% drop shows remarkable endurance.

13. Jurassic World Rebirth – £269,024 (+2%) Nine weeks in, and still roaring. Jurassic World Rebirth climbed 2% this weekend, reaching a towering £35,510,238.

Notable Declines

• Materialists fell 46% to £297,819, now at £3,370,918.

• The Naked Gun and Superman both dropped 35%, earning £255,528 and £146,972 respectively.

• Despite the dips, both films maintain strong cumulative totals: £7,175,226 for The Naked Gun and £27,833,282 for Superman.

Final Take

This weekend’s box office was a blend of nostalgia, new voices, and genre diversity. With Weapons joining the £10 million club and The Roses making a strong debut, the UK cinema landscape remains dynamic and unpredictable. Whether it’s a shark from the '70s or a wizard from the 2000s, audiences are showing up for stories that resonate across generations.