Universal's "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" Debuts with Record-Breaking £12.3 Million at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
Universal's "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" has made a triumphant debut at the U.K. and Ireland box office, grossing a phenomenal £12.3 million ($15.5 million) in its opening four-day weekend. This extraordinary performance not only marks the biggest opening of the year but also establishes the film as the highest-grossing romantic comedy debut ever in the region, surpassing "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason."
Exceptional Opening Performance
According to Comscore, "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" amassed an impressive $14.9 million (£11.8 million) across 2,250 screens over its three-day weekend, eclipsing "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed." It also became the highest-ever opening for a Working Title production and the 11th biggest Universal opening of all time in the market, trailing only "Jurassic World Dominion" and outperforming "Oppenheimer," "Minions," and "Despicable Me 3."
Dominant Market Share and Success
The film's dominance is further evidenced by its staggering 45% share of all box office takings in the U.K. and Ireland on Saturday. It also significantly outpaced Disney's "Captain America: Brave New World," which opened in second place with $8 million. Boutique exhibitor Everyman recorded its largest-ever three-day opening, surpassing "No Time to Die."
Rounding Out the Top 10
Rounding out the top 10 films at the U.K. and Ireland box office are:
* "Dog Man" (3rd; $2.3 million)
* "Heart Eyes" (4th; $895,867)
* "Mufasa: The Lion King" (5th; $572,194)
* "A Complete Unknown" (6th; $445,505)
* "Sonic The Hedgehog 3" (7th; $299,600)
* "Chhaava" (8th; $290,777)
* "The Brutalist" (9th; $204,109)
* "September 5" (10th; $195,654)