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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FDA welcomes government ministerial reappointments at DCMS
The FDA today welcomed the announcement by UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, of the reappointment of the Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP to an expanded department as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport at DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Next generation of UK’s young filmmakers and reviewers honoured at Into Film Awards 2026
The Into Film Awards 2026 took place today at London's ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, hosted by broadcaster and best-selling children's author Konnie Huq
UK and Ireland Top 5 Films
To 17th August l 2026
| Film | Distributor | Weeks on release | Weekend Total | Total Box Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Sony Pictures | 3 | £6,148,221 | £78,755,985 |
| 2 | The Odyssey | Universal Pictures | 5 | £3,761,881 | £69,086,595 |
| 3 | The End Of Oak Street | Warner Bros. | 1 | £2,112,782 | £2,112,782 |
| 4 | KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS | Trafalgar Releasing | 1 | £725,419 | £725,419 |
| 5 | Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie | Paramount | 2 | £695,003 | £3,218,818 |
Source: Comscore
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UK & IRELAND - WEEKEND TOP 5
UK & IRELAND - WEEKEND TOP 5
UK & IRELAND - WEEKEND TOP 5
UK & IRELAND - WEEKEND TOP 5
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Spa Weekend is our #FilmOfTheDay - in cinemas 21 August from @blackbearuk
Spa Weekend follows three childhood best friends, Jane, Coco, and Sophie, as they embark on some much-needed pampering during a luxury girls` getaway. But when their trainwreck friend, Mel, turns up, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences.
Coyote vs. ACME is our #FilmOfTheDay - in cinemas 21 August from @altitudefilmuk
After enduring years of catastrophic product failures at the hands of ACME, Inc., a tenacious, unemployed coyote uncovers a corporate cover-up
The Top 5 films over the past weekend at the UK & Irish box office
Lady is our #FilmOfTheDay - in cinemas 14 August from @metfilmdistribution
Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn when she starts becoming… invisible. Blending mockumentary and magical realism, Lady satirises our desperate need to feel seen.
Sunny Dancer is our #FilmOfTheDay - in cinemas 14 August from @truebritent
Sunny Dancer is a heartfelt, uplifting coming-of-age story about resilience, friendship and discovering how to live life to the fullest. After 17-year-old Ivy (Bella Ramsey) beats cancer, she can`t ylthink of anything worse than becoming a Make-A-Wish kid. But when her parents send her to a summer camp for young people affected by cancer, Ivy struggles to fit in and rebels against the camp`s rules and expectations.
