Carl Roberts 
Discover the top films in The Official Film Chart. Stay up-to-date with the latest rankings and find inspiration for your next movie night.
Welcome to The Official Film Chart.
THE UK TOP TEN
As next Wednesday is Christmas Day, this week sees the official Christmas number one title being crowned. In the placings, we have two new entries and two re-entries appearing this week. These titles take the places of Godzilla Minus One, Wonka, The Grinch (Live-Action), and The Grinch (Animated). But what is this year’s number-one title? It’s time for The Last Dance before Christmas as we find out.
VENOM DANCES HIS WAY TO BECOME THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE!
Venom: The Last Dance makes a big debut at Number 1 on the Official Film Chart. The Marvel Entertainment film starring Tom Hardy is the third and final film in the Venom trilogy and also marks a full house for the films in reaching Number 1 in the UK. Venom (2018) spent three weeks at the top, while Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) managed one. In the final instalment of the series, Eddie Brock and Venom have to make a devastating decision as they’re pursued by hunters from both of their worlds. (Read our review here.)
IT’S LOVE ACTUALLY AT NUMBER TWO!
At Number 2 is British festive favourite Love Actually, which lifts two places.
THE ALIEN HAS TO SETTLE FOR THIRD PLACE!
Last week’s Number 1 Alien: Romulus is pushed to Number 3. (Read our review here.)
THE CHART GETS TRANSFORMED!
Sci-fi adventure epic Transformers One at Number 4 comes in as our second highest new entry this week; telling the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, it stars Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree-Henry amongst a star-studded cast. (Read our review here.)
If you want to go behind the scenes and learn more, why not check out our exclusive interviews with director Josh Cooley here and Production Designer Jason Scheier here.
SON OF A NUTCRACKER! ELF FALLS TO FIVE!
Next up is a festive treat with Elf at Number 5, a surprising fall of two places.
THE POLAR EXPRESS SLIPS BACK A CHART STATION!
The Polar Express slides backwards this week, dropping a place to Number 6.
THE GHOST WITH THE MOST GETS SCARED AWAY!
Spooky sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is at Number 7 as it drops five places as Christmas begins to take hold of the chart. (Read our review here.)
THERE’S DANGER IN THE MANGER AT NUMBER EIGHT!
Flying into the Top 10 for the very first time this week is British comedy Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger at Number 8, which previously peaked at Number 14.
ARTHUR CHRISTMAS RETURNS AT NINE!
The 2011 animated feature Arthur Christmas is at Number 9 which marks its fifth total week in the Top 10.
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE REFUSE TO LEAVE THE CHART PARTY!
Finally, Deadpool & Wolverine will not be moved as it holds strong at Number 10 for another week. (Read our review here.)
FORGET THE SCHMALTZ, ENJOY SOME HORROR INSTEAD!
Congratulations to Venom: The Last Dance for becoming the 2024 Christmas number one film title. However, to counteract the sweet and sugary fare that we will be experiencing again this year, why not try two horror movies instead? The first is Heretic, which makes its debut on PVOD this week. It stars Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East as two Mormon missionaries who attempt to convert a reclusive man (Hugh Grant) but realize he is more dangerous than he seems (Read our review here.) The film is a chilling watch and you’ll never look at High Grant in the same way again. Rent it now for £15.99.
The second film is the horror sequel Smile 2. A sequel to Smile (2022), the film stars Naomi Scott as a pop star who begins to experience a series of increasingly disturbing events just as she is about to embark on tour (Read our review here.) The film is available to buy on digital download now for £13.99.
And that just about wraps things up (pun intended!) until after Christmas. So, allow me to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and until next time…
Whatever you decide, whatever you buy, stay safe, be kind, look after each other, and happy viewing!!
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Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
