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Entertainment · Film · published 2026-09-15 · via Variety

Sequel to Witchy Romance Tops U.K. Charts; Oasis Concert Film Debuts Strong

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Warner Bros.' sequel to the 1998 supernatural romance opened with £2.7 million ($3.7 million) in the U.K. and Ireland, ending the six-week run of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' at number one. Disney's Oasis documentary, 'Don't Look Back in Anger,' took second place with $3.5 million in its first weekend. The thriller 'Pressure' from 20th Century Fox rounded out the top three with $2.7 million.

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The sequel to the 1998 supernatural romance earned £2.7 million ($3.7 million) during its opening frame across U.K. and Irish cinemas, snapping the six-week winning streak of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Disney's concert documentary "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger" followed closely with $3.5 million in its debut weekend, while 20th Century Fox's thriller "Pressure" secured third place with $2.7 million.

The weekend's results, reported by Naman Ramachandran on Sep 14, 2026, show a competitive marketplace with three new releases dominating the top slots. The strong showing for both the witchy sequel and the music documentary suggests diverse audience appetites, from franchise nostalgia to concert-film experiences.

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This box office outcome could signal shifting audience preferences, with nostalgia-driven sequels and music documentaries proving viable theatrical draws alongside superhero fare. The strong debut may encourage studios to greenlight more legacy sequels and concert films, potentially reshaping release slates. For exhibitors, the diverse top three suggests healthy audience segmentation, which could support varied programming strategies beyond tentpole franchises.

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