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\n\tDisney\u2019s \u201cThe Roses\u201d opened in first place at the U.K. and Ireland box office, grossing \u00a32.1 million ($2.9 million) in its debut frame, according to Comscore. The film was the clear market leader in a weekend where several new entries helped shake up the chart.<\/p>\n
\n\tUniversal\u2019s 50th anniversary re-release of Steven Spielberg\u2019s \u201cJaws\u201d made a strong showing at No. 2, pulling in $1.4 million across its first weekend. The classic thriller outpaced the fourth-week run of Warner Bros.\u2019 \u201cWeapons,\u201d which moved to No. 3 with $1.1 million, bringing its cumulative total to $14 million.<\/p>\n
\n\tUniversal\u2019s animated sequel \u201cThe Bad Guys 2\u201d held well at No. 4, taking $1.09 million for a running total of $16 million. Disney\u2019s body-swap comedy \u201cFreakier Friday\u201d rounded out the top five, collecting $1.01 million in its fourth weekend to lift its total to $10 million.<\/p>\n
\n\tSony\u2019s \u201cCaught Stealing\u201d launched at No. 6 with $772,462, while event cinema drew crowds with \u201cAndre Rieu\u2019s 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz The Night Away!,\u201d which bowed at No. 7 with $765,911. Warner Bros. added more franchise muscle to the market with its 20th anniversary reissue of \u201cHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,\u201d conjuring $687,119 at No. 8.<\/p>\n
\n\tDisney\u2019s \u201cThe Fantastic Four: First Steps,\u201d in its sixth week, moved to No. 9 with $683,528, pushing its cumulative gross to $31.2 million. Rounding out the top 10 was Magic Rays\u2019 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film \u201cLokah Chapter One: Chandra,\u201d which debuted with $452,426.<\/p>\n
\n\tComing up, MusicFilmNetwork presents \u201cWilliam and Harry: The Unseen Photos\u201d on Wednesday, a one-day-only documentary directed by Tim Conrad. Featuring contributions from Ken Wharfe, Katie Nichol, Princess Esmerelda of Belgium and Ian Vogler, the film promises a candid look at two of the most photographed men in the world, with rare archival imagery and insider commentary.<\/p>\n
\n\tThursday sees the National Theatre\u2019s \u201cInter Alia \u2013 NT Live 2025,\u201d headlined by Rosamund Pike, part of the ongoing live theater broadcast series, continue its reach into cinemas.<\/p>\n
\n\tFriday brings the widest range of new releases. Zee Studios International rolls out Bollywood film \u201cThe Bengal Files,\u201d while Warner Bros. unleashes supernatural horror with \u201cThe Conjuring: Last Rites.\u201d Bakrania Media launches multiple Indian titles including true crime thriller \u201cUdaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder,\u201d sci-fi thriller \u201cMirai\u201d and action drama sequel \u201cBaaghi 4.\u201d From Park Circus comes the 30th anniversary reissue of \u201cJumanji,\u201d returning Joe Johnston\u2019s fantasy adventure starring Robin Williams to the big screen across more than 100 locations.<\/p>\n
\n\tKaleidoscope Entertainment introduces \u201cRow,\u201d a psychological thriller, while Altitude Film Distribution fields two offerings: Sean Ellis\u2019 boxing thriller \u201cThe Cut,\u201d starring Orlando Bloom, John Turturro and Caitr\u00edona Balfe, set to open across 100+ sites, and Brendan Canty\u2019s Berlinale-winning drama \u201cChristy.\u201d Sony Pictures delivers \u201cOn Swift Horses,\u201d starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Will Poulter, while Bulldog Film Distribution handles British indie \u201cSigns of Life.\u201d Conic unveils Venice prize winner \u201cPaul & Paulette Take a Bath.\u201d <\/p>\n
\n\tUniversal brings in Ethan Coen\u2019s \u201cHoney Don\u2019t!,\u201d starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, and MetFilm Distribution expands its slate with two releases \u2014 Irish Oscar entry \u201cSanatorium\u201d and drama \u201cThe Courageous,\u201d which bowed at Toronto. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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