Weapons Tops UK-Ireland Box Office Third Consecutive Weekend

Warner Bros.' psychological thriller "Weapons" has dominated the U.K., Ireland, and U.S. box offices for the third consecutive weekend, grossing over $100 million domestically with a production budget of $38 million. In the U.K. and Ireland, "Weapons" earned approximately £1.1 million ($1.5 million) this weekend, bringing its total to around £8.9 million, and is expected to surpass £10 million soon despite a general box office downturn in the region. Disney's "Freakier Friday," a sequel to the 2003 original, consistently held second place, nearing $9 million in U.S. weekend earnings and over £6 million in the U.K. Meanwhile, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" climbed to third place in the U.S. with $1.6 million this weekend, maintaining a strong presence in both markets. Other notable performers include "The Bad Guys 2," which remains popular in family-friendly animation, and new entries like "Honey Don't!" which received critical acclaim for its unique comedic tone. The U.K. box office has faced challenges with a significant drop in total takings compared to previous years, but "Weapons" remains a bright spot amid this stagnation.