Ghosts: The Possession of Button House Tops Box Office
The new comedy film secured the top spot in the U.K. and Ireland over the weekend with £2.4 million in ticket sales.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Comedy
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Ghosts: The Possession of Button House debuted at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning £2.4 million in its opening weekend. It outperformed other newcomers, including Clayface and Ali G: Who Iz I?, which took second and third place respectively.
Why it matters
The strong opening for this comedy signals continued audience demand for the franchise as it claims the lead position in a competitive market. Its performance sets a benchmark for other new releases currently entering theaters across the region.
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House earned £2.4 million, while Clayface opened with $2.6 million and Ali G: Who Iz I? followed with $1.7 million. These results reflect the opening performance of the current weekend box office rankings.
The players
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Trafalgar Releasing
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The details
Other films in the top ten included Wildwood, which opened with $1.36 million, and Fatherland, which debuted at ninth place with $264,083 across 86 locations. Meanwhile, holdovers such as Street Fighter added $1.35 million to reach a cumulative total of $5.6 million.
Timeline
The core box office reporting period took place during the October 2026 weekend.
The Royal Ballet's Manon will be broadcast this upcoming Tuesday.
A music documentary featuring Ozzy & Black Sabbath releases this upcoming Wednesday.
The film Marie Antoinette is scheduled for re-release on Nov. 13, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The box office landscape continues to evolve with a mix of new franchise comedies and the strategic re-release of legacy titles like the 2006 film Marie Antoinette. This scheduling highlights how studios balance fresh commercial debuts against curated theatrical events.
Moviegoers can expect a variety of viewing options as major commercial titles roll out across over 300 locations this coming Friday. Specialized content, such as the upcoming broadcast of the Royal Ballet, provides alternative programming for those seeking non-standard theatrical releases.
The takeaway
The successful debut of the latest entry in the franchise demonstrates that comedic content remains a primary driver for weekend cinema attendance. Prospective moviegoers should note that a range of genres will see wider availability starting this Friday across the market.
Further reading
Explore more analysis of theatrical trends and top-performing films in our Comedy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Variety.
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