Carl Roberts 
Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's CONCLAVE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.
Discover the top films of the week with The Official Film Chart and find out what movies are trending right now.
Welcome to The Official Film Chart.
THE UK TOP TEN TITLES
This week, two re-entries and one new entry have been added to the chart. To make way for these titles, it is the end of the line for Nosferatu, Twisters and Kraven The Hunter. And we have a brand new number one title. What could it be? Time to find out.
SAD TRUE EVENTS SEE US ENTER THE CONCLAVE
According to Official Charts Company data, Conclave saw a 600% UK sales uplift week-on-week to reach Number 1 on the Official Film Chart for the first time following Pope Francis’s death. The plot of the 2024 Edward Berger-directed political thriller, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, centres around the conclave, where cardinals gather to elect a new Pope. The conclave reveals hidden secrets and internal conflicts within the Church.
This week, Conclave surges to the Official Film Chart summit in its 17th week, having peaked at Number 2 for three non-consecutive weeks. The film’s surge in home entertainment comes ahead of the upcoming papal conclave, set to begin at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, on May 7.
Martin Talbot, Chief Executive Officer, Official Charts (who compile the UK’s EST/VOD/physical sales data for films), says:
“As the nation has been mourning the sad death of Pope Francis, it has clearly also been keen to understand the process of appointing his successor – the result being a big surge of sales of Conclave over the past week. The six-fold increase in digital and physical sales is extraordinary, making it a worthy Number 1 in the Official Film Chart.”
BRIDGET JONES IS STILL MAD ABOUT THE BOY!
The final film in the franchise, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, moves up to Number 2.
CAPTAIN AMERICA IS STILL IN A BRAVE NEW WORLD!
After hitting the second spot last week, Captain America: Brave New World falls to Number 3.
WICKED REFUSES TO MOVE!
The UK can’t get enough of Wicked as it holds firm at Number 4.
SONIC LOSES HIS PACE!
After returning to the top of the chart last week, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 loses its pace and falls to Number 5.
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN COMPLETELY STALLS!
The Bob Dylan Biopic, A Complete Unknown, plays in the same spot as a non-mover.
GLADIATOR II GETS BEATEN BACK AGAIN!
The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II was beaten back in the chart arena, falling two places to Number 7.
THE ACCOUNTANT MAKES A (TAX) RETURN!
Thanks to its sequel, The Accountant 2, opening in cinemas last weekend, the original film, The Accountant, returns to the top ten at Number 8.
THE CHART GETS SOME MARCHING POWDER!
The Nick Love-directed British action blockbuster Marching Powder makes its Film Chart debut, new in at Number 9. Starring Danny Dyer, Geoff Bell, and Stephanie Leonidas, the adaptation of Rusty Young’s 2002 non-fiction novel chronicles a middle-aged Jack (Dyer) as he’s given six weeks to turn his life around after being arrested on drug charges.
HOP HOPS IT!
And finally, after Easter, Hop decides it’s time to return to the rabbit warren again for another year, losing three places to become this week’s Number 10.
THAT’S ALL, FOLKS!
And that concludes another weekly rundown of what is making the grade on home entertainment. Can Conclave make it a second week at the top next week? There’s only one way to find out. So, until then…
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.
