Something Wicked this way stays

The box office saw a notable dip this weekend, with overall grosses for the top 15 titles down 27% from last weekend. A mix of fresh entries and steep holdover declines defined the frame, though milestones and standout openings kept the market lively.

Weekend roundup

Wicked: For Good — £7,713,861; 755 screens; Week 2; down 59%. Without previews, the fall-off is only  57%. Its total now stands at £32,095,250, ranking as the 148th top grossing film of all time. Currently the 5^th top grosser of the year behind Jurassic World Rebirth.

• Zootropolis 2 —  £5,984,739 opening; 618 screens; Week 1. This ranks as the 14th best opening of 2025, just behind Captain America: Brave New World. The debut edges past the original Zootopia, which opened to £5,306,726 in 2016 and went on to gross £24,086,172. With stronger upfront momentum and a proven franchise track record, Zootropolis 2 is well-positioned for a long run in the UK market.

• Now You See Me: Now You Don’t  — £605,622; 517 screens; Week 3; down 46%. Total now £5,488,759, showing solid staying power despite the sharp decline.

• Westlife – Royal Albert Hall (25th Anniversary Concert) — £527,713 opening; 415 screens; Week 1. A one-off concert event that drew strong turnout, ranking mid-table but with impressive averages.

  
  

• Pillion — £348,071 opening; 160 screens; Week 1. Includes £135,402 from 262 previews. A modest but notable launch for a niche title.

  
  

• The Running Man — £267,015; 424 screens; Week 3; down 59%. Total now £4,388,541, a respectable figure for a genre release.

  
  

• Nuremberg — £249,816; 416 screens; Week 3; down 49%. Total now £2,633,370, holding steady in the mid-range.

  
  

• The Fifth Step – NT Live 2025— £202,003; 266 screens; Week 2; up 321%. A remarkable surge, bringing its total to £884,966.

  
  

• Predator: Badlands — £145,231; 283 screens; Week 4; down 61%. Total now £5,367,354, a strong cumulative despite the steep drop.

  
  

• A Paw Patrol Christmas — £103,689; 460 screens; Week 4; down 43%. Total now £901,626, continuing to draw family audiences.

  
  

• London 2025 (Ballet) Cinderella 2024 – ROH — £103,439; 157 screens; Week 2. Total now £426,632, a solid showing for a ballet event.

• Tere Ishk Mein — £94,969 opening; 72 screens; Week 1. A niche release with targeted appeal.

  
  

• The Choral — £83,514; 224 screens; Week 4; down 62%. Total now £3,714,545, a notable figure among current releases.

  
  

• Blue Moon — £81,400 opening; 142 screens; Week 1. A quiet debut with limited footprint.

  
  

• Christmas Karma — £68,246; 299 screens; Week 3; down 65%. Total now £988,918, just shy of the £1 million mark.

  
  

Holdovers and milestones

• Wicked: For Good has already grossed 52% of the original Wicked movie’s UK total in just two weeks, cementing its place as one of the year’s biggest hits.

• Predator: Badlands continues to climb, now past £5,367,354 despite heavy weekly drops.

• The Choral has reached £3,714,545, a strong total for a mid-tier release.

• Christmas Karma is closing in on £1 million, though its sharp decline suggests limited further growth.

  
  

Quick Take

The weekend was defined by Zootropolis 2’s strong debut and Wicked: For Good’s impressive milestone, even as overall grosses fell sharply. Concert and theatre events like Westlife – Royal Albert Hall and The Fifth Step – NT Live 2025 added diversity to the slate, while family titles such as A Paw Patrol Christmas maintained steady appeal.

Ones to watch next week

A packed slate of new releases could reinvigorate the market, with several high-profile entries expected to perform strongly:

• Five Nights At Freddy’s 2

• Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

• How The Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary 4K Restoration)

• Sunset Boulevard (75th Anniversary 4K Restoration)

• Andre Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas

• The Nutcracker – ROH, London 2025 (Ballet)

• Rolling Stones: At The Max (IMAX Exclusive)

Final Take

A preview-driven weekend gave way to sharp declines, but milestones for Wicked: For Good and a robust launch for Zootropolis 2 kept the market buoyant. With a diverse mix of anniversary screenings, concert films, restorations, and fan-focused releases arriving next week, the UK box office looks set for a lively December frame.