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‘Paddington in Peru’ Dominates U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Gladiator II’ Looms


Studiocanal's 'Paddington in Peru' delivered a commanding $12.3 million opening weekend at the U.K. and Ireland box office.

Come Friday, all eyes will be on Ridley Scott’s “ Gladiator II,” starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington, which Paramount is opening across more than 300 locations. Netflix is providing a limited theatrical release to “Joy,” starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy, while Vertigo has commenced the holiday season early by bowing “Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point.” The Indian releases this week also include “The Sabarmati Report” from Zee Studios International, “Mura” from Yash Raj Films and “Matka” Dreamz Entertainment.

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