Disney’s “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothée Chalamet, has once again topped the U.K. and Ireland box office, raking in an impressive £1.2 million ($1.5 million) during its third weekend, and bringing its cumulative total to £8.3 million ($10.3 million), according to data from Comscore. This Bob Dylan biopic’s remarkable performance showcases its strong staying power, as it maintains the top spot in the face of competition from newly released films.
Holding steady in second place is Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which garnered $1.3 million in its seventh weekend, leading to a cumulative gross of $36.4 million. In third place, Warner Bros.’ “Companion” debuted with a solid $915,609, marking a strong entry into the box office race. Meanwhile, Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” secured fourth place with $877,857, contributing to a total nearing $30 million in the market.
In the fifth position, Universal’s awards season favorite, “The Brutalist,” remained relevant in its second weekend, adding $753,520 to its total, which now stands at $2.1 million. The event cinema release of Universal’s “Les Miserables: The Staged Concert” took sixth place, bringing in $680,938, while Lionsgate U.K.’s “Flight Risk” dropped to seventh, earning $558,790, which adds up to a total of $2.1 million overall.
Ranked eighth, Disney’s “Moana 2” continued its long box office journey, earning $506,286 in its tenth week, and has now amassed $51.3 million, cementing its status as one of the winter’s biggest family hits. Studiocanal’s “Hard Truths” debuted at ninth with $406,990, whereas rounding out the top ten, Universal’s “Nosferatu” earned $388,937 in its fifth week, bringing its total to $15.5 million.
The U.K. and Ireland box office anticipates a diverse lineup of releases in the coming week. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, Trafalgar Releasing will showcase two significant event cinema titles. “Macbeth: David Tennant And Cush Jumbo” presents a cinematic recording of the acclaimed stage production, providing Shakespeare enthusiasts with the chance to experience this adaptation on the big screen. Additionally, “IU Concert: The Winning” offers K-pop fans an exclusive front-row seat to the latest performance by South Korea’s pop icon, IU.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, audiences can look forward to the release of Paramount’s Munich Olympics thriller, “September 5,” directed by Tim Fehlbaum. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, and Ben Chaplin, the film will debut in over 300 locations, making it one of the week’s more significant releases. Also set to premiere is “Carmen – Paris Opera 2025,” distributed by Pathé Live, which will provide opera enthusiasts a stunning visual and musical experience from the renowned Paris Opera House.
A packed lineup on Friday, Feb. 7 will include Universal Pictures’ “Dog Man,” a family-friendly adventure poised to entertain younger audiences. From Universal, the action-comedy “Love Hurts,” starring Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, is expected to attract viewers seeking lighter fare. Lionsgate UK will release “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” a politically charged drama from exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, while Curzon presents “The Fire Inside,” depicting the journey of Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields, the first woman in the U.S. to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.
Mubi will introduce “Bring Them Down,” a thriller featuring Barry Keoghan, Christopher Abbott, and Colm Meaney, opening in over 100 locations. Sony Pictures will release “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” a documentary chronicling the rise of the legendary rock band, featuring rare footage and historical insights. The week will also see the Bollywood release “Loveyapa,” a Hindi-language remake of the successful Tamil film “Love Today,” along with Yash Raj Films offering the Malayalam-language family drama “Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal.”
As the U.K. box office landscape evolves, cinephiles can also look forward to a re-release of Chantal Akerman’s seminal film, “Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles,” regarded as one of the most important films of the 20th century. This restored classic is set to enthrall audiences with its slow-burning intensity once more, while Park Circus will offer a 4K restored version of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” allowing viewers to revisit this visually inventive and emotionally rich sci-fi romance.
Timothée Chalamet’s ‘A Complete Unknown’ continues to capture the audience’s imagination and inspire conversations around its success, demonstrating the film’s significance not just as entertainment but as a cultural statement in modern cinema. With its string of noteworthy performances and the upcoming slew of releases, the box office landscape remains vibrant, keeping audiences eager for new experiences.