Off grid, into first place

UK Box Office: October 10–13, 2025A weekend of fresh debuts and fading holdovers saw Disney’s Tron: Ares claim the top spot, while genre fare and anniversary reissues added variety across the top 15. Overall, the market dipped 33% from last weekend.

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Top 5 Films

1. Tron: Ares 

   Weekend: £1,790,652 | Total: £1,790,652 | Screens: 609 | Weeks: 1

   The sci-fi sequel opened at No. 1 with £1,790,652, marking the 31st biggest debut of 2025—just behind The Naked Gun. While it trails TRON: Legacy’s 2010 launch (£1,970,692 from 454 screens, total £10,533,263), Ares still signals strong franchise interest.

   
   

2. One Battle After Another 

   Weekend: £1,241,616 | Total: £8,323,650 | Screens: 681 | Weeks: 3

   Down 37% in its third week, the war drama continues to perform well. Its cumulative gross of £8,323,650 places it as the 26th highest-grossing film of the year, just behind We Live In Time.

   
   

3. I Swear

   Weekend: £1,185,756 | Total: £1,185,756 | Screens: 654 | Weeks: 1

   A strong debut for the UK drama, ranking as the 42nd top opening of the year—just behind L2: Empuraan. Includes £128,165 from 465 previews.

   
   

4. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 

   Weekend: £456,644 | Total: £16,905,398 | Screens: 632 | Weeks: 5

   Despite a 48% fall-off, the Crawley saga remains a top performer. For comparison:

   Downton Abbey (2019): £28.2 million

   Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022): £15.2 million

   Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025): £16.9 million

   
   

5. The Smashing Machine 

   Weekend: £353,341 | Total: £1,621,631 | Screens: 616 | Weeks: 2

   A steep 59% drop in its second week, but still holding a place in the top five.

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Notable New Entries

Night Of The Zoopocalypse Weekend: £263,691 | Screens: 499 | Weeks: 1A genre mash-up debut with cult potential, landing at No. 7.

Good Boy Weekend: £230,214 | Screens: 328 | Weeks: 1Includes £57,207 from 223 previews. A niche thriller with solid early traction.

Corpse Bride (20th Anniversary) Weekend: £129,218 | Screens: 312 | Weeks: 1Includes £6,911 from 2 previews. Tim Burton’s gothic romance finds new life with nostalgic audiences.

Perfect Blue (4K Re-Release) Weekend: £83,388 | Screens: 157 | Weeks: 1Includes £1,416 from 2 previews. The cult anime thriller continues to draw dedicated fans.

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Interesting Holdovers

The Conjuring: Last Rites Weekend: £304,634 | Total: £17,830,713 | Screens: 383 | Weeks: 6Down 40%, but still a top horror performer nearing the £18 million mark.

The Bad Guys 2 Weekend: £166,854 | Total: £14,005,961 | Screens: 428 | Weeks: 12Still drawing family audiences, with a 37% drop in its twelfth week.

The Long Walk Weekend: £146,388 | Total: £4,426,945 | Screens: 267 | Weeks: 5A 47% decline, but maintaining a steady presence.

The Roses Weekend: £123,850 | Total: £10,054,436 | Screens: 269 | Weeks: 7Now past the £10 million mark, despite a 49% drop.

Twilight (10th Anniversary) Weekend: £97,010 | Total: £350,883 | Screens: 178 | Weeks: 359Down just 6%, proving the enduring appeal of the franchise.

Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 Weekend: £110,082 | Total: £571,078 | Screens: 95 | Weeks: 2A 68% drop overall, but only 50% when excluding previews.

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Next weekend:

The Black Phone 2 (Universal)The horror sequel is expected to draw genre fans, building on the success of the original and timed well for the Halloween season.

Princess Mononoke (Re: 2025) (Anime Ltd)Studio Ghibli’s classic returns in a remastered edition, likely to attract both longtime fans and new audiences through premium screenings.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (Universal)A major family release with strong brand recognition, expected to perform well among younger demographics.

Diesel (Studiocanal)A gritty UK drama with festival buzz, positioned for breakout success in urban markets.

Frankenstein (Park Circus)A high-profile reissue of the horror classic, timed for seasonal interest and likely to appeal to cinephiles and students.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (4K Re-Release) (Park Circus)The Oscar-winning drama returns in restored format, with strong appeal for older audiences and film enthusiasts.

Mrs. Warren’s Profession – NT Live 2025 (National Theatre)A major theatrical event with built-in audience demand, expected to perform well in midweek and matinee slots.

Mitski: The Land (Concert) (Trafalgar Releasing)A concert film from the acclaimed indie artist, likely to draw strong niche turnout and repeat viewings.

Deemak / Deemak (Ireland) (Independent)A regional release with targeted marketing, expected to perform well in select urban and diaspora markets.

ParaNorman (Remastered) (Universal)A seasonal reissue of the stop-motion hit, well-positioned for family audiences and Halloween programming.