‘Superman’ Stays on Top at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Smurfs’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Debut in Top Five

Warner Bros.’ “Superman” held the No. 1 position at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding £4.8 million ($6.5 million) and bringing its total to £16.3 million ($22 million), according to Comscore.

Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” maintained a firm grip on second place, grossing $4.4 million over its third weekend for a cumulative total of $33.5 million. Warner Bros.’ racing drama “F1” remained in third, taking $1.7 million and pushing its tally to $24.5 million after four weeks.

Two new titles entered the top five. Paramount’s reboot “Smurfs” landed in fourth place with a debut of $1.6 million, while Sony’s slasher revival “I Know What You Did Last Summer” opened fifth with $1.2 million.

Universal’s “How To Train Your Dragon” continued its strong run in sixth place, earning $910,894 for a total of $27.5 million. Sony’s “28 Years Later” followed in seventh with $591,070, lifting its total to $19 million.

Disney’s “Elio” placed eighth with $413,876, taking its cume to $5.4 million. Fellow Disney release “Lilo & Stitch” held ninth position, grossing $264,436 for a robust total of $49 million.

Rounding out the top 10 was Yash Raj Films’ “Saiyaara,” which debuted with $261,388.

This week’s major release is Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” opening Thursday, July 24. Directed by Matt Shakman, the superhero reboot introduces Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the new quartet. Distributed by Disney, the film launches in over 300 locations.

Universal’s “The Bad Guys 2” arrives Friday, July 25, reuniting audiences with the reformed animal outlaws in this animated sequel.

Other releases include “Zero,” a thriller from Blue Finch Film Releasing, starring Hus Miller and Gary Dourdan, and “Dying,” the Berlin-winning German drama from Picturehouse Entertainment.

Sony unleashes anime title “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie” in select locations from Wednesday, July 23, while fans of concert cinema can catch “Roger Waters: This Is Not a Drill – Live From Prague,” from Trafalgar Releasing.

Additional arthouse offerings include Hong Sangsoo’s Korean drama “What Does That Nature Say to You?” (ICA Cinema), Cannes-bowing thriller “Gazer” from Bulldog Film Distribution, and the 4K restoration of “Amadeus” via Curzon. Warner Bros. will reissue “The Goonies” in celebration of its 40th anniversary.