UK-Ireland Box Office Gears
Up: The Roses and Caught Stealing
Lead a Packed Weekend
The Roses, while Darren Aronofsky switches gears with action-thriller Caught Stealing.
With festival darlings, global re-releases, and niche gems also on offer,
UK and Ireland cinemas are braced for a vibrant weekend.
UK-Ireland Box Office Gears Up: The Roses and Caught Stealing Lead a Packed Weekend
Cinemas across the UK and Ireland are set for one of the busiest box office weekends of late summer, with a diverse lineup of fresh releases and nostalgic returns that promise something for every audience.
Leading the charge is Disney’s The Roses, a sharp-edged romantic comedy directed by Jay Roach. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, the film reimagines a classic story of a once-loving couple whose marriage unravels when roles reverse. Adapted from the same novel that inspired the 1989 hit The War of the Roses, Roach’s version updates the premise with contemporary humor and emotional resonance. Opening in nearly 700 cinemas, the film banks heavily on the star power of its two Oscar-winning leads. Colman’s recent success with Wicked Little Letters—which grossed close to £10m—signals strong audience appetite, while Cumberbatch’s draw as both an actor and producer further boosts appeal.
Offering direct competition is Sony’s Caught Stealing, Darren Aronofsky’s surprising pivot into action. Austin Butler headlines as a New York bartender pulled into the dangerous orbit of gangsters, with Zoe Kravitz, Matt Smith, and Regina King in supporting roles. Opening in over 570 sites, the release marks a significant genre departure for Aronofsky, known for the Oscar-winning drama The Whale and the psychological thriller Black Swan. His move into high-octane storytelling could attract audiences curious to see a new side of his filmmaking.
Beyond these headliners, festival circuit highlights add depth to the weekend. The Dardenne Brothers’ Young Mothers, Belgium’s submission for the Best International Feature Oscar, arrives in 20 cinemas via Curzon. The BFI launches Urška Djukić’s tender debut Little Trouble Girls in 17 venues, while TAPÉ Collective showcases Stéphane Ly-Cuong’s The Nguyen Kitchen across select sites.
Nostalgia also plays a powerful role. Universal celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jaws with a wide re-release, Warner Bros revisits Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Vertigo Releasing brings back Yorgos Lanthimos’ Dogtooth. Meanwhile, event cinema continues its popularity streak with André Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert in nearly 640 locations, alongside music-driven screenings like Prince: Sign O’ The Times.
Adding variety are genre and international titles: The Toxic Avenger, a cult-favorite superhero reboot; Anime Ltd’s Colorful Stage! The Movie; and Indian romance Param Sundari. With holdovers like Disney’s Freakier Friday and Warner Bros’ Weapons still drawing crowds, the weekend is poised for a vibrant mix of box office competition.
This eclectic slate shows the strength of UK and Ireland’s cinema scene: a balance of blockbuster spectacle, auteur-driven dramas, and audience-pleasing nostalgia. The result is a weekend where every moviegoer can find their match on the big screen.
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