Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan Biopic A complete unknown tops U.K. and ireland box office
Disney’s latest release, A Complete Unknown, a biographical drama starring Timothée Chalamet as the legendary Bob Dylan, has struck the right chord with audiences in the U.K. and Ireland. The film debuted at the top of the box office, earning £2.6 million ($3.2 million) in its opening weekend, according to Comscore figures.
This marks another impressive start for Disney in the new year, as the film’s blend of music, drama, and Chalamet’s critically acclaimed performance resonates with cinema-goers.
Box office standings
Disney continued its dominance as Mufasa: The Lion King held its ground in second place. The prequel to the beloved animated classic added $1.9 million in its fifth week, pushing its cumulative total to an impressive $32.2 million. Family audiences remain enchanted by the tale, making it one of the season’s standout performers.
In third place, Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 collected $1.3 million during its fourth weekend, bringing its total earnings to $27.3 million. The family-friendly franchise continues to appeal to fans of all ages.
Universal’s gothic horror reboot, Nosferatu, secured the fourth spot, earning $1.3 million in its third week. With a cumulative total of $13.3 million, the atmospheric retelling of the classic tale remains a favourite among genre enthusiasts.
Rounding out the top five, Studiocanal’s We Live In Time added $1 million in its third weekend, bringing its total to $8.3 million. The romantic drama’s heartfelt narrative has struck a chord with its audience, ensuring steady returns.
Other top performers
Entertainment Film Distributors’ Babygirl ranked sixth, earning £912,100 in its second week. The provocative thriller has now reached a total of $3.1 million. Universal’s new release, Wolf Man, debuted in seventh place with $803,830, introducing audiences to a fresh take on the body horror genre.
Disney’s Moana 2 held eighth place, earning £724,035 in its eighth week, boosting its total to an impressive $49.4 million. Universal’s Wicked continued its successful run, adding $667,525 in its ninth week to reach a cumulative $73.2 million, reaffirming its position as a long-term box office champion.
In tenth place, Disney’s A Real Pain earned $535,780 during its second weekend, pushing its total to $2.2 million.
Upcoming releases
A packed slate of new releases is set to shake up the box office this week:
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- Wednesday, 22 january: Shear Entertainment releases Marked Men: Rule & Shaw, a romance directed by Nick Cassavetes.
- Thursday, 23 january: Two Malayalam-language films hit the screens. Dreamz Entertainment’s Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, featuring Mammootty, promises a mix of comedy and drama, while Yash Raj Films’ Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal offers a family-focused narrative.
- Friday, 24 january: Lionsgate U.K. presents Flight Risk, a thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Mel Gibson. Universal Pictures releases the awards contender The Brutalist, while Picturehouse Entertainment debuts Steven Soderbergh’s supernatural horror Presence.
Fans of Bollywood can look forward to Sky Force, an Indian Air Force action drama starring Akshay Kumar. Meanwhile, Baekhyun: Lonsdaleite [dot] In Cinemas, a cinematic K-pop event distributed by CinemaLive, is set to delight music enthusiasts. The week concludes with the psychological thriller The People Before, from Miracle and Sea High Productions.
A strong start for 2025
With A Complete Unknown leading the charts, Disney continues to demonstrate its box office dominance. Meanwhile, an exciting lineup of releases promises to keep audiences engaged, ensuring a competitive and diverse cinematic experience in the weeks ahead.
