Sony Pictures’ psychological thriller “Verity,” based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, claimed the top position at the U.K. and Ireland box office during its opening weekend, earning £3.3 million ($4.5 million) in the region.
In the broader market, Sony’s “Resident Evil” reboot held the second-place position in its third week of release, generating $1.8 million to bring its cumulative total to $15.2 million. Paramount Pictures’ “Heart of the Beast,” featuring Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons, placed third with an additional $1.5 million in its second weekend, reaching a cumulative gross of $5.5 million. Warner Bros.’ Tom Cruise drama “Digger” opened in fourth position with $1.4 million, while Universal’s “Sense and Sensibility” completed the top five with $1.3 million in its second frame, advancing its running total to $7.9 million.
Disney’s “Avengers: Endgame Encore” secured sixth place in its second weekend with $962,425, moving its total to $9.5 million. Studiocanal’s animated film “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” held seventh position in its third week with $745,957, bringing its cumulative to $4.3 million. Zee Studios International’s Bollywood film “Drishyam: The Conclusion” debuted in eighth place with $637,457.
Additional releases arriving during the week included a 20th anniversary restoration of “Casino Royale” opening across 100+ locations, along with several titles set for Friday releases. Wide openings included Sony Pictures’ “The Social Reckoning” and Entertainment Film Distributors’ “The Uprising,” both launching across 300+ sites, plus Universal’s “Other Mommy” across 100+ locations. Limited releases included specialized dramas and re-releases of classic films, with additional programming scheduled throughout the week.
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