Box Office Triumph: Moana 2 and Other Blockbusters Rake in Millions

Disney’s highly anticipated sequel, “Moana 2”, continues to dominate the box office in the UK and Ireland. In its second weekend, the film raked in an impressive £6.9 million ($8.8 million), bringing its total earnings to a whopping £21.5 million ($27.4 million). These figures are courtesy of Comscore, a trusted source of box office numbers.

Meanwhile, Universal’s “Wicked” has shown consistent performance in its third week, accumulating another £5.3 million and reaching a running total of £37.7 million. Paramount’s “Gladiator II” claimed the third spot, earning £1.6 million in its fourth weekend and increasing its overall haul to £26.6 million. The fifth installment of the popular “Paddington” series, Studiocanal’s “Paddington In Peru”, held its ground in its fifth week with £1.2 million, thus far amassing £29 million.

Adding to the mix of foreign films, “Pushpa 2 – The Rule” from AA Films UK made its debut in fifth place with £1.1 million. This Indian film stars Allu Arjun and has already made a significant impact. The festive film, “Andre Rieu’s Christmas Concert: Gold And Silver” from Piece of Magic Entertainment, opened at sixth place, ringing in £931,024.

In its second weekend, Black Bear’s “Conclave” fetched £779,764, bringing its total to £2.7 million. Warner Bros.’ “Red One” garnered an additional £454,458 in its fifth week, reaching a total of £7.2 million. Rounding out the top 10 were new releases, “Nightbitch” (Disney) and “Solo Leveling – ReAwakening” (Sony), which earned £133,976 and £112,242 respectively.

Upcoming High-Profile Releases

This week promises a slew of high-profile releases. Fans can look forward to Sony’s comic book adaptation “Kraven the Hunter” and Warner Bros.’ “Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” Venice and Sitges-winning thriller “The Universal Theory” from Picturehouse Entertainment is also set to hit select screens. Further, Mubi’s “Queer,” featuring Daniel Craig and directed by Luca Guadagnino, is releasing wide.

Other Releases

Other noteworthy releases include Sundance-winning drama “Sujo” by Beam Films, Polish Film Festival-winning biopic “Simona Kossak” by Magnetes Pictures, and Dogwoof’s “The Bibi Files.” The latter offers an inside look into the corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through leaked police interrogation videos.

Specialized Market Releases

The specialized market is not left behind with Dartmouth Films’ documentary “From Roger Moore With Love,” featuring interviews with Joan Collins, Christopher Walken, and Pierce Brosnan. Special event cinema includes “Cinderella” from the Royal Opera House and K-pop concert film “NCT DREAM Mystery Lab: DREAM( )SCAPE,” both from Trafalgar.

FAQs

Q: How much did Moana 2 make in its second weekend?

A: Moana 2 made £6.9 million ($8.8 million) in its second weekend.

Q: What are some of the high-profile releases expected this week?

A: Some of the high-profile releases expected this week include Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter”, Warner Bros.’ “Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”, and Mubi’s “Queer”.

Q: What is the earnings total for “Paddington in Peru”?

A: “Paddington in Peru” has accumulated £29 million to date.

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