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‘The Housemaid’ Climbs to No. 1 as ‘Hamnet’ Debuts Strongly at U.K.-Ireland Box Office
- The Housemaid rose to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office in its third weekend with £3.5 million gross.
- Hamnet opened strongly in the U.K. and Ireland, posting a solid debut and ranking highly among awards contenders.
- Focus Features bought the worldwide rights and Universal Pictures International handles international release.
- Ireland accounted for a notable share of the combined box office, with Hamnet representing more than 20% of the Irish market.
- Avatar: Fire And Ash remained in the top three with its fourth frame in the U.K. market.
- Marty Supreme followed in the top five, contributing to the evolving January slate.
- Other titles in the top ten included 'Zootopia 2' and 'The Spongebob Movie: Search For Squarepants'.
- The week ahead features a mix of franchise titles, family films and event cinema in the U.K. and Ireland.
- The period also highlighted ongoing event cinema and a mix of franchise titles and family fare.
- The article notes the broader industry context, including Golden Globes and Oscar-season dynamics.
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