The Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) represents the interests of film distributors in the UK and Ireland. Its membership ranges from Hollywood studios to independent operators and is responsible for 99% of all films released theatrically in the territory.
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National Cinema Weekend arrives in UK and Irish cinemas
National Cinema Weekend took place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September with more than 640 participating venues offering tickets to cinemagoers from just £4 (UK) and €4 (Republic of Ireland)
National Cinema Weekend 2026 coming to UK & Irish Cinemas on 5 and 6 September
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September will see National Cinema Weekend launch in the UK and Ireland. Over 600 cinemas will participate, offering cinemagoers tickets for just £4 (UK) and €4 (Republic of Ireland) across the weekend
UK and Ireland Top 5 Films
To Monday 21st September | 2026
| Film | Distributor | Weeks on release | Weekend Total | Total Box Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resident Evil | Sony Pictures | 1 | £4,211,819 | £4,211,819 |
| 2 | Practical Magic 2 | Warner Bros. | 2 | £1,502,113 | £5,570,029 |
| 3 | Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom | STUDIOCANAL | 1 | £1,494,259 | £1,494,259 |
| 4 | Pressure | STUDIOCANAL | 3 | £1,076,106 | £4,318,212 |
| 5 | The Odyssey | Universal Pictures | 10 | £587,430 | £85,841,424 |
Source: Comscore
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🎟️ £4 TICKETS. ALL WEEKEND. 🎟️
National Cinema Weekend is here, and this year you’ve got two whole days to make the most of it.
On 5 & 6 September, every film and every seat at Vue is just £4 - with no booking fee.
More films. More seats. More reasons to make a weekend of it.
📢 NATIONAL CINEMA WEEKEND
IMAX for £4? ✅
iSense for £4? ✅
Dolby Cinema for £4? ✅
XL for £4? ✅
This National Cinema Weekend, every film experience is yours for just £4.
From The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Coyote vs Acme and SO many more.
Biggest question,
National Cinema Weekend is back! 🎬
Get tickets from £4/€4 for all movies and seat types during the 5th and 6th September when you purchase them online.
Terms and Conditions apply, £4/€4 tickets are available online only.
UK & IRELAND - WEEKEND TOP 5
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Boorman And The Devil is our #FilmOfTheDay - in cinemas 25 September from @bluefinchfilms
After directing Point Blank and Deliverance, John Boorman was offered to direct The Exorcist II. The film became a massive failure, nearly ending his career. Years later, cast and filmmakers discuss its ambition and artistic value.
Babystar is our #FilmOfTheDay - in cinemas 25 September from @metisfilmsuk
Luca lives in a big house with her loving parents, and she has millions of followers on social media. She has everything a teenage girl could wish for. Except Luca has never chosen that life -being an influencer is a family business, and her parents make it very clear that although she is very dear to them, she must play her part to keep the sponsors coming.
The top performing films on UK screens over the weekend
Bad Apples is our #FilmOfTheDay, in cinemas 18 September from @paramountuk
Maria, a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 10-year-olds, is stifled by one unruly and chaotic student. With her career in question and the child`s behaviour spiralling, she makes a series of bad decisions that lead to her accidentally taking and locking this "bad apple" in her home.
Our #FilmOfTheDay is Shaun the Sheep: The beast of Mossy Bottom - in cinemas 18 September from @studiocanaluk
Everyone is looking forward to Halloween on Mossy Bottom Farm - until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock`s beloved pumpkin patch! But when Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control. With the Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure...
