In 2024, UK and Ireland cinema grosses surpassed £1 billion again, a feat also achieved in 2023. The top grosser was Disney’s “Inside Out 2” with £59.2 million. Dougal Wilson’s “Paddington in Peru” was one of two European co-productions in the top ten. Scotland saw the biggest growth in grosses. Universal and Disney were the top distributors, with Universal releasing 30 films. The top ten films accounted for 38.6% of total grosses, indicating a more diverse market.

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