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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2026
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UK-Ireland box office for 2026 up 14% year-on-year in first six months
June was up 29% year-on-year, boosted by ‘Toy Story 5’.
Lotte, Megabox cinema chains merger collapses in South Korea
It follows recent troubles for media giant and Megabox-owner JoongAng Group
‘Toy Story 5’ scores huge £9.2m second UK-Ireland box office weekend, ‘Supergirl’ falters
‘Toy Story 5’ is outpacing all previous ‘Toy Story’ films at the same stage.
‘Supergirl’ starts with soft $68m at global box office, ‘Toy Story 5’ nears $600m
‘Minions & Monsters’ pips ‘Jackass: Best And Last’ from first territories.
Universal delivers double portion of ‘The Odyssey’ at CineEurope, also shows ‘Werwulf’ teaser
’Odyssey’ footage showed a flashback sequence featuring one of the most famous stories of literature: the Greeks entering the city of Troy in a wooden horse.
‘The Housemaid’ trailer, ‘The Roses’ top BBFC’s 2025 complaints list
Complainants suggested ‘The Roses’ made light of a serious health condition.
Spain’s Jaime Tarrazón elected president of international cinema body UNIC
Tarrazón takes over from the UK’s Phil Clapp who has held the role for the past 13 years.
Michael B Jordan adds star power to inaugural Amazon MGM Studios slate presentation
“This is a wholehearted pledge to the theatrical business,” said Charlie Coleman, head of international theatrical marketing.
Which UK cinemas are screening World Cup matches?
Picturehouse, Showcase, Scotland’s Vue cinemas and Arc Cinemas are among the chains showing games.
UK cinema chain Everyman on path to quit London Stock Exchange ahead of possible takeover bid
Admissions and revenue were both up year-on-year in the first 21 weeks of 2026.
UK cinemas to challenge music tariff rise in court
Music rights collective PRS wants more money from UK cinemas.
Netflix partners with Sony for international distribution on Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ film
Studio schedules exclusive Imax previews ahead of worldwide release.
‘Disclosure Day’ tops UK-Ireland box office, ‘Obsession’ scores highest placement to date
‘Disclosure Day’ scores best opening for a Spielberg film since 2018.
‘Scary Movie’ tops UK-Ireland box office, ‘Backrooms’ holds off ‘Masters Of The Universe’
‘Obsession’ passes £10m after increasing takings for second consecutive weekend.
‘Scary Movie’ leads global box office with over $100m, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ in second
‘Backrooms’, ‘Obsession’ post strong global holds to both cross $200m worldwide.
UK-Ireland box office up 11% year-on-year thanks to strong May
‘Michael’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ took over £65m combined in the month alone.
Academy launches “Michelin Guide” for cinemas
Academy Marquee Theatre List will comprise 25 US, 25 international cinemas.
Vue lays off several senior staff ahead of expected sale or flotation
Group director of content Eduardo Leal is among those who have left the company in recent months
South Korea launches committee to establish six-month theatrical window
Authorities aim to reach a deal by August.
