Universal’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” continued its box office dominance in the U.K. and Ireland, bringing in £6.8 million ($8.7 million) in its second weekend, according to Comscore. The highly anticipated fourth installment in the “Bridget Jones” franchise has now reached $34.6 million, maintaining a firm grip on the No. 1 spot.
Disney’s “Captain America: Brave New World” remained in second place with $3.7 million in its second weekend, pushing its total to £13.21 million ($16.74 million).
Universal’s “Dog Man” stayed in third place, earning $2.5 million in its third weekend. The animated family hit has now amassed $13.9 million. Black Bear’s “The Monkey” opened in fourth place with $1.3 million). The Stephen King adaptation, directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Theo James, Adam Scott and Elijah Wood, proved to be a strong draw for horror fans.
Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continued its steady run in fifth place, earning $742,349 in its 10th weekend. The prequel has now grossed $41 million. Altitude Film Distribution’s “I’m Still Here” debuted at No. 6 with $616,046. Directed by Walter Salles, the Brazilian drama found an audience across 100+ locations, benefiting from awards buzz.
Paramount’s “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” held onto seventh place with $462,252 in its ninth week. The film has now grossed $32.9 million. The National Theatre’s event release, “Importance Of Being Earnest – NT Live 2025,” made an impact at No. 8, earning $432,246 for a total of $1.3 million. The NT Live production continues to showcase the growing appeal of event cinema in the region.
Disney’s “A Complete Unknown” dropped to ninth place with $286,837 in its sixth weekend, bringing its total to $14.5 million. The Bob Dylan biopic, starring Timothée Chalamet, remains a steady performer.
Rounding out the top 10, Yash Raj Films’ “Chhaava” earned $260,147 in its second weekend, bringing its total to $764,927. The Indian historical epic continues to draw audiences from the South Asian diaspora.
Upcoming releases are headlined by “The Last Showgirl” from Picturehouse Entertainment. Directed by Gia Coppola and starring Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Bautista, the drama follows a former Vegas showgirl navigating life after the spotlight fades.
Peccadillo Pictures releases “The Summer With Carmen,” an LGBTQ+ comedy set to play in select locations. Meanwhile, the anticipated Chinese animated epic “Chang’An” arrives courtesy of Miracle/Dazzler.
Park Circus brings back a cult classic with the re-release of “The Big Lebowski.” The Coen brothers’ 1998 comedy, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore, returns to cinemas in 25+ locations, offering fans a chance to experience The Dude’s antics on the big screen.
MetFilm Distribution introduces “Superboys of Malegaon,” directed by Reema Kagti and starring Adarsh Gourav and Shashank Arora. The film, screening in select locations, explores the lives of aspiring filmmakers in Malegaon, India, adding a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on grassroots cinema.
Also joining the lineup is “Babymetal Legend-43 The Movie” from Source Entertainment, a concert film that captures the high-energy performances of the Japanese kawaii metal group Babymetal.
Central City Media releases “Papa,” a drama directed by Philip Yung and starring Sean Lau. The film, playing in 25+ locations, explores loss, complex family relationships and emotional depth.
Bollywood fans can revisit Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat,” presented by Bakrania Media. The lavish historical epic, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, returns to the big screen for audiences who missed its original theatrical run.
The week closes with Saturday, March 1, when Dragon Ball fans can experience “Dragon Ball Z: Battle Of Gods (Extended Cut),” distributed by Piece Of Magic Entertainment. The extended version of the anime blockbuster brings more action, humor, and high-energy battles to the big screen for longtime fans.
