Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting In Venice Tops UK Box Office

Kenneth Branagh, renowned for his directorial prowess and captivating on-screen performances, has once again struck gold with his latest film, A Haunting In Venice. The film, which opened in the UK, has already made significant waves at the box office, hinting at another successful adaptation of Agatha Christie’s work.

Let’s delve into the movie’s box office numbers in the United Kingdom and try to explain why the film has been such a huge hit with audiences in the UK.

A Haunting In Venice’s Stellar Opening Weekend Performance

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UK Box Office Reception

A Haunting In Venice made a strong debut in the UK, raking in an impressive £1.68m ($2m) over its opening weekend, securing the top spot at the box office (via Box Office Mojo).

US and Global Box Office Figures

In the US, the film garnered £11.2m ($14m), aligning closely with the release figures of Death On The Nile in 2022, which opened with £10.5m ($13m). Despite September traditionally being a slower month for the US box office, A Haunting In Venice managed to amass a global total of £17m ($22m), bringing its overall opening weekend figure to just under £32m ($40m).

Comparisons and Future Projections

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Reviews and Reception

The film has been lauded for its fresh direction and unique style. While it’s on track to perform similarly to its predecessor, which concluded its run with £100m ($137m), the general consensus is positive. As far as we’re concerned, here at Small Screen, we loved the movie. It was a lot better than Branagh’s two previous Hercule Poirot films, although that’s not saying much as those films were pretty poor in our opinion.

Budget and Sequel Potential

With a more modest budget of £48m ($60m) compared to Nile’s £72m ($90m), the financial success of A Haunting In Venice could very well pave the way for a third sequel, following the film that started it all, Murder On The Orient Express, in 2017.

Other Box Office Contenders

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The Nun 2 and The Equalizer 3

The box office also saw The Nun 2 securing the second spot in its second week, adding an extra £859k ($1m) to its earnings. Meanwhile, Denzel Washington’s The Equalizer 3 claimed the third spot, accumulating another £679k ($842k).

Upcoming Releases

Disney is set to unveil The Creator later this week. Directed by Gareth Edwards, this Sci-Fi venture stars John David Washington and Gemma Chan. Its performance remains to be seen, but it’s poised to dominate the box office for the latter half of September.

A Treat for Taylor Swift Fans

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Final Thoughts on A Haunting In Venice’s UK box office performance

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The box office continues to surprise and delight, with A Haunting In Venice leading the charge. Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot adaptations, inspired by Agatha Christie’s timeless tales, show no signs of slowing down. As we anticipate future releases and potential sequels, one thing is clear: the cinematic world remains as dynamic and unpredictable as ever.

What do you make of this news? Did you watch A Haunting In Venice at the cinema this week? If so, what did you make of it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

A Haunting In Venice is available to watch in cinemas across the United Kingdom right now.

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