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Disney Leads UK Box Office; Paramount Announces Billie Eilish Film

5/6/2026

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Summary

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Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” opened at No. 1 in the United Kingdom with £9.3 million ($12.6 million).
Universal’s “Michael” moved to second place with $9.4 million.
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” stayed third, adding $1.3 million to reach a $48.1 million total.
Paramount will launch the $20 million “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” concert film at 300 sites, co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron.

History

Historical Context

When Disney and Pixar released Toy Story in November 1995, it opened with $29.1 million, becoming the first fully computer-animated blockbuster and proving a franchise could dominate box-office revenue. By that year, average film budgets had risen to $50.4 million and international markets supplied 41 % of earnings, prompting studios such as Universal to prioritize high-budget sequels and event films seen today.

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Story summary

Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” opened at No. 1 in the United Kingdom with £9.3 million ($12.6 million).
Universal’s “Michael” moved to second place with $9.4 million.
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” stayed third, adding $1.3 million to reach a $48.1 million total.
Paramount will launch the $20 million “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” concert film at 300 sites, co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron.

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