‘Minions: The Rise of Gru,’ ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Lead as U.K. July Box Office Soars to 152 Million

The total U.K.

and Ireland box office for July 2022 was £126.5 million (152.7 million), according to numbers released by Comscore.

While the number is a significant chunk above June’s 116 million, it is still running 20 behind the same period in pre-covid 2019.“Minions: The Rise Of Gru” debuted at No.1 with £10.4 million, achieving the highest opening of an animated film for 2022.

With a total of £35.5 million, the film is now the highest-grossing animation of the year, and No.19 in the all-time animation chart, behind “The Secret Life Of Pets” (£36.5 million).At No.2, “Thor: Love And Thunder” scored the fourth-highest opening of 2022 with £12.2 million.

With a total of £32.3 million, the film is now the sixth-highest grossing film of the year.

In third position, late June release “Elvis” added a further £14.7 million for a total of £21.9 million.After ten weeks on release, Tom Cruise vehicle “Top Gun: Maverick” continued to soar and is the No.

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