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Latest weekend box office
| Rank | 2-4 October 2026 | Weekend total/ £ | Cumulative total/ £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verity (Sony) | 3,396,611 | 3,396,611 |
| 2 | Resident Evil (Sony) | 1,337,563 | 11,239,089 |
| 3 | Heart Of The Beast (Paramount) | 1,141,551 | 4,068,963 |
| 4 | Digger (Warner Bros) | 1,089,898 | 1,089,898 |
| 5 | Sense And Sensibility (Universal) | 975,932 | 3,723,415 |
| 6 | Avengers: Endgame Encore (Walt Disney) | 711,352 | 5,900,408 |
| 7 | Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom (Studiocanal) | 551,356 | 3,227,545 |
| 8 | Drishyam: The Conclusion (Zee Studios) | 471,160 | 471,160 |
| 9 | Practical Magic 2 (Warner Bros) | 373,009 | 7,849,928 |
| 10 | Pressure (Studiocanal) | 281,358 | 6,441,801 |
Recent news
National Cinema Weekend sees UK audiences come together to celebrate the big screen experience
This month’s National Cinema Weekend saw 1.54 million admissions nationwide as UK audiences came together to celebrate the big screen experience.
Stunning August admissions see UK cinemas power ahead in 2026
August saw total UK cinema admissions of over 17 million, making it the second-biggest month since the pandemic and the biggest August for cinemas since 2018.
National Cinema Weekend announced for 5-6 September!!!
The first ever UK National Cinema Weekend has been announced, taking place nationwide on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, with participating cinemas offering tickets to all screenings for just £4.
Meta Glasses and other wearable technology
In response to recent news reports around privacy concerns raised by the increasing use of Meta Glasses and other wearable technology, the UK Cinema Association has published a statement on behalf of its members.
@Cinema_UK
Delighted to see so many @Cinema_UK members and industry partners at today's meeting of London and South East cinema operators.
Huge thanks to the brilliant team and the lovely @HoxtonCurzon for hosting!!
Today we're looking forward to meeting with 60+ Welsh @Cinema_UK members and industry partners at the fabulous @GwynHall, the second leg of our Autumn round of regional meetings.
Word is that UK cinemas admissions for August will be touching 17 million, an incredible 56 per cent up on 2025 and the highest attendance for the month since 2018.
Who are you catching up with over National Cinema Weekend? 🍿
