Universal’s blockbuster event release “The Odyssey” maintained its grip on the U.K. and Ireland box office, securing a second consecutive weekend at No. 1.
Christopher Nolan’s epic spectacle added £11.8 million ($15.7 million) in its sophomore frame, representing a remarkably light holdover drop and elevating its local gross to £35.3 million ($46.9 million) after 10 days of wide theatrical release.
Disney held onto the second-place position as Pixar’s animated hit “Toy Story 5” collected $2.5 million in its sixth weekend for a total of $65.2 million. Disney also captured third place with its live-action “Moana,” which added $1.8 million in its third frame, bringing its haul to $11.1 million.
Universal took fourth spot with its animated holdover “Minions & Monsters,” drawing $1.7 million in its fourth frame to lift its cume to $16.1 million. TGS Cinemas Limited captured fifth place with the high-profile launch of H. Vinoth’s Indian political action drama “Jana Nayagan,” the swansong of star C. Joseph Vijay. The wide specialized entry banked an opening frame of $596,324. The film, which was due to release in January, was held up at the Indian censors. In a dramatic turn of events in May, Vijay’s political party won the Tamil Nadu elections and he assumed office as the state’s Chief Minister. An uncut version of the film released in the U.K.
