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This weekend’s UK box office was turbocharged by the arrival of dinosaurs and dramatic debuts, delivering thrills, heartbreak, and nostalgia across the board. With new releases jostling for attention and long-running favourites crossing milestones, here’s a look at the top 15 and the stories behind the numbers.

1. Jurassic World: Rebirth – £12,493,783 Dominating the weekend, Jurassic World: Rebirth roared into cinemas with a ferocious £12,493,783 debut, including £3,292,315 from previews. It’s now officially the second-highest opening of 2025, and with its 683-location rollout, ranks as the 70th widest release of all time. The film already sits at number 11 in the annual grossing chart, hot on the tail of Nosferatu. Comparatively, it narrowly edges past Jurassic World: Dominion’s £12,121,728 opening—proof that dinos never go out of fashion.

2. F1: The Movie – £3,074,422 (↓57%) Now in its second lap, F1 may have dropped this weekend, but it still races ahead with a cumulative £12,901,088, slotting into the ninth top-grossing title of 2025, just behind Thunderbolts. With its high-octane action and fan appeal, it’s holding steady despite steep competition.

3. How to Train Your Dragon – £1,489,574 (↓26%) Still flying strong in its fourth weekend, Dragon adds another £1,489,574, bringing its total to a majestic £18,197,343. Clearly, audiences aren't done soaring with Toothless.

4. 28 Years Later – £1,409,291 (↓41%) The post-apocalyptic thriller continues to intrigue, passing £12,450,171 in its third weekend. Though it slipped this round, its momentum suggests enduring interest.

5. Elio – £691,062 (↓10%) Disney’s quirky sci-fi entry Elio held up well. At £3,042,686 total, it’s carving out modest traction among family audiences.

6. Lilo & Stitch (Reissue) – £476,644 (↓12%) Now on its seventh weekend, the beloved reissue has passed a colossal £35,742,082, confirming its status as a generational favourite.

7. M3GAN 2.0 – £168,778 (↓67%)The sequel took a sharp tumble in its second weekend, but still creeps past £983,155. Horror can be fickle, especially when facing blockbuster beasts.

8. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning – £167,575 (↓49%) Ethan Hunt’s last dance adds another £167,575, with a formidable total of £25,882,507 after seven weeks.

9. Sardaar Ji 3 – £155,613 (↓33%) Now two weekends in, the Punjabi action-comedy quietly crosses half a million, reaching £529,271.

10. The Ballad of Wallis Island – £92,131 (↑2%)A surprise gainer, Ballad nudges upwards with a sixth-weekend £92,131 haul, now at £1,681,119. Its resilience hints at strong word-of-mouth.

11. Hot Milk – £87,350 (New) A stirring indie debut, Hot Milk lands just shy of £90,000 from 113 sites—a respectable launch that could simmer with time.

12. The Salt Path – £80,872 (↓47%) Now with £7,707,654 banked, The Salt Path becomes the 17th top-grossing title of the year, trailing just behind We Live In Time. It continues to charm with its meditative strength.

13. Metro In Dino – £55,481 (New)Another newcomer, Metro In Dino, managed a modest start from 79 locations, suggesting niche appeal.

14. Peppa Meets The Baby Cinema Experience – £50,101 (↓5%) Peppa’s sixth outing may have slowed slightly, but with £2,214,037 total, she remains a favourite among pint-sized audiences.

15. Karate Kid: Legends – £43,131 (↓61%) Six weekends in, Legends kicks its way to £5,510,537, though it’s clearly winding down.

With Jurassic World: Rebirth stampeding through screens and The Salt Path quietly climbing into year’s top ranks, the box office this weekend offered both spectacle and sentiment. If these trends hold, July could be one of the year’s most dynamic months for UK cinema.