Box Office Report: Universal’s ‘The Odyssey’ Dominates U.K. and Ireland Charts

Universal Pictures’ The Odyssey has claimed the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office, opening with a robust £12.5 million ($16.8 million) weekend. The film’s performance marks a significant moment for the studio, fueled by record-breaking interest in premium large-format screenings and a standout debut at the BFI Imax in London.

‘The Odyssey’ Sets New Premium Format Records

The BFI Imax recorded its highest-grossing three-day opening weekend in history with The Odyssey, bringing in $294,249. According to box office data, this performance surpassed the previous record held by Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which earned $289,682 in 2017. The London venue has reported over 82,000 admissions for the film, maintaining a 94% occupancy rate and 173 consecutive sold-out showtimes.

The film’s debut represents Universal’s fifth-biggest opening Friday in the market.

Current Market Leaders and Holdovers

While The Odyssey led the charts, other titles continued to perform in the U.K. and Ireland market:

* Toy Story 5 (Disney): The film secured second place in its fifth weekend, adding $2.2 million to reach a $60.6 million cumulative total.
* Moana (Disney): In its second weekend, the live-action title earned $2 million, bringing its running total to $7.4 million.
* Minions & Monsters (Universal): Now in its third week, the film took $1.5 million, pushing its cume to $12.5 million.
* Evil Dead Burn (Studiocanal): The horror feature earned $406,258 in its second frame, with a total gross of $2.2 million.

Further down the chart, Black Bear’s The Invite added $318,749 in its third weekend for a $3.3 million cume. Universal’s Obsession remains a long-term performer, reaching $24.9 million in its 10th week, while Warner Bros.’ Supergirl and Universal’s Disclosure Day continue to hold spots in the top ten.

Upcoming Theatrical Slate

The market is set for a diverse range of releases in the coming frame. Miracle/IHeart Cinema is scheduled to roll out the animated feature Chickenhare And The Secret Of The Groundhog across more than 300 screens.

Other notable upcoming releases include:
* Re-releases: Park Circus is bringing the classic Aardman animation Chicken Run to over 100 locations, and Curzon is debuting a 4K restoration of Andrei Tarkovsky’s Nostalghia.
* Event Cinema: Trafalgar is opening the concert film Sia: Nostalgic For The Present.
* New Dramas and Documentaries: Verve Pictures launches On The Sea, while Picturehouse Entertainment rolls out the documentary Brunello Cucinelli: The Gracious Visionary. Additionally, Mubi is set to release the supernatural comedy A Useful Ghost.

Key Box Office Figures

| Title | Weekend Gross | Total Cume |
| :— | :— | :— |
| The Odyssey | $16.8M | $16.8M |
| Toy Story 5 | $2.2M | $60.6M |
| Moana | $2.0M | $7.4M |
| Minions & Monsters | $1.5M | $12.5M |
| Evil Dead Burn | $406,258 | $2.2M |