Carl Roberts 
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THE UK TOP TEN
We can consider this the first chart rundown of 2025, despite there being one last week on New Year’s Day. To this end, we will see new entries, re-entries and the loss of some of the titles we have been seeing at the backend of last year. But what is the official UK number-one title for this opening week? Cast a spell as we take our look at the first chart of 2025.
WICKED CASTS A SPELL AT THE TOP OF THE CHART!
No delusions of grandeur here! Wicked makes a magical Number 1 debut on the Official Film Chart. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, musical marvel Wicked earned a very impressive 164,500 digital downloads this week, with just two days’ worth of sales. It’s the first new Number 1 of 2025 and shows there’s still plenty more to come from one of the most celebrated films of 2024. It also marks another major chart milestone for the film; upon its release in November, the film’s soundtrack broke records as it topped several music charts and scored the biggest streaming debut for a musical soundtrack in UK chart history. (Read our review here.)
CONCLAVE GETS ITS PRAYERS ANSWERED AT NUMBER TWO!
Meanwhile, another brand-new entry lands at Number 2 this week in the form of the mystery thriller Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci. When Cardinal Lawrence (Fiennes) is tasked with leading the selection of a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy that could shake the core of the Catholic Church.
DUNE PART TWO BLOWS INTO THIRD PLACE!
One of the longest-reigning Number 1 films in chart history, the Sci-Fi sequel Dune: Part Two jumps six to land at Number 3. (Read our review here.)
VENOM’S LAST DANCE IS AT NUMBER FOUR!
Venom: The Last Dance holds strong at Number 4. (Read our review here.)
ALIEN: ROMULUS BATTLES ON AT NUMBER FIVE!
Alien: Romulus lifts one place back into the Top 5 at Number 5. (Read our review here.)
THE FALL GUY RISES UP THE CHART!
The Fall Guy rises 12 places to Number 6. (Read our review here.)
OPPENHEIMER EXPLODES IN THE TOP TEN AGAIN!
Oppenheimer is up seven places to Number 7.
THE BAD BOYS CONTINUE TO RIDE OR DIE AT NUMBER EIGHT!
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die is up seven places at Number 8. (Read our review here.)
BARBIE CONTINUES TO ENTERTAIN AT NUMBER NINE!
Barbie soars 16 spots to Number 9. (Read our review here.)
ART THE CLOWN TERRIFIES AT NUMBER TEN!
Finally, Terrifier 3 at Number 10 rounds out the chart, exceeding its previous peak of Number 11. (Read our review here.)
THE CURTAIN FALLS ON THE FIRST CHART OF 2025!
And with that, we bring the curtain down on the first top ten chart of 2025. It may be yet another wonderful year on home entertainment, with the big Christmas releases heading our way. Films such as Gladiator II (Read our review here), Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Read our review here), and Mufasa: The Lion King (Read our review here) will be coming to the home formats sooner rather than later with some huge movies due to open in cinemas during the year which will boost the home entertainment formats. It could be a bumper year ahead, so 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.
