Half year point - 2025

UK Box Office: The Biggest Hits Right Now

The UK box office is buzzing with a mix of gaming adaptations, nostalgic revivals, action-packed blockbusters, and unexpected indie successes. Here’s a look at the top-grossing films and the trends shaping the cinematic landscape.

Gaming Takes the Lead

A Minecraft Movie dominates with £56M, proving that video game adaptations continue to be a major force in cinema. With its massive global fanbase, this film taps into a generation raised on sandbox creativity. The film’s success highlights the growing trend of gaming franchises making their way to the big screen, following in the footsteps of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Nostalgia Wins Again

Classic franchises are thriving, with Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (£46M) and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (£31M) drawing audiences eager for familiar stories. The return of Bridget Jones after nearly two decades has struck a chord with fans, while Lilo & Stitch continues Disney’s streak of live-action remakes. Meanwhile, Disney’s Snow White (£11.5M) keeps the fairy tale magic alive, proving that audiences still love revisiting beloved classics.

Action & Thrillers Keep Audiences Hooked

Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (£21.5M) keeps the franchise’s adrenaline pumping, delivering high-stakes espionage and jaw-dropping stunts. Meanwhile, Captain America: Brave New World (£17.7M) and Thunderbolts (£15.8M) show that superhero fatigue hasn’t fully set in, with Marvel continuing to draw in audiences despite shifting industry trends.

Horror & Dark Cinema Are Thriving

Nosferatu (£12.5M) and Final Destination: Bloodlines (£10.5M) prove that audiences still love a good scare. The gothic horror revival of Nosferatu has intrigued fans of classic horror, while Final Destination: Bloodlines taps into the franchise’s signature suspense and shocking twists. Meanwhile, Sinners (£15.8M) and Black Bag (£3.8M) suggest a growing appetite for psychological thrillers, offering darker, thought-provoking narratives.

Musicals & Biopics Find Their Place

Six The Musical (£5.7M) brings Broadway energy to the big screen, celebrating the six wives of Henry VIII with a modern pop twist. Meanwhile, A Complete Unknown (£12.1M), a Bob Dylan biopic, shows that music legends still draw crowds, following the success of films like Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis.

Surprise Hits & Indie Gems

The Salt Path (£4.3M) and The Brutalist (£3.8M) prove that smaller films can carve out a space in the box office, offering audiences something fresh and thought-provoking. Karate Kid: Legends (£4.2M) has also emerged as a surprise hit, tapping into nostalgia while introducing new characters to the beloved franchise.

Rank	Film	Total
1	A Minecraft Movie	56,446,432
2	Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy	46,367,473
3	Lilo & Stitch	31,150,259
4	Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning	21,557,704
5	Captain America: Brave New World	17,749,330
6	Sinners	15,882,206
7	Thunderbolts*	15,860,747
8	Nosferatu	12,547,480
9	A Complete Unknown	12,121,726
10	Disney's Snow White	11,541,792