MARY POPPINS RETURNS on X'mas!

by Lau Chee Nien / 27 Dec 2018

Singapore - MARY POPPINS RETURNS (PG) officially opens on Christmas (Tuesday) after a weekend of previews.

Debuts on Thursday include THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE (NC16), DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY (PG13), TAKE POINT (NC16) (Cathay cinemas), MIA AND THE WHITE LION (PG) (Shaw screens) and BACKTRACE (PG13) (Lido exclusive).

Sneaks include INSTANT FAMILY (NC16), SUZZANNA: BERNAPAS DALAM KUBUR / BURIED ALIVE (M18) (Cathay, WE cinemas) and I WANT TO EAT YOUR PANCREAS (PG) (FilmGarde cinemas).

On the arts circuit, GIRL (R21) debuts at GV Paya Lebar on 28 and 29 December.

BUMBLEBEE takes off island wide

by Lau Chee Nien / 20 Dec 2018

Singapore - BUMBLEBEE (PG13) opens wide following a week of previews. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D.

MASTER Z: THE IP MAN LEGACY 叶问外传：张天志 (PG13 Edited) kicks off as the 16th edited release this year, and the 6th in which an edited version is released in lieu of an uncut version with a tighter rating.

ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL (PG13), a re-cut version of DEADPOOL 2 with new scenes returns on selected screens; while BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY SING-ALONG (M18) replaces the regular version. 

CITIES OF LAST THINGS 幸福城市 (R21), which opened the recently concluded 29th Singapore International Film Festival opens at The Cathay, Orchard Cineleisure and the Projector.

AQUAMAN kicks off with US$2.3m; SPIDER-VERSE with US$584K

by Lau Chee Nien / 17 Dec 2018

Singapore - AQUAMAN (PG13) swims into the no. 1 spot with an estimated US$2,303,110. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) webs in at no. 2 with US$230,136 from 35 screens. Its cume including previews is US$584,850.

MORE THAN BLUE 比悲伤更悲伤的故事 (PG13) (8 Cathay screens) is the other sole top ten debut; ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (M18) (6 Shaw screens) and THREE WORDS TO FOREVER (PG) (4 GV screens) are the other new releases.

Among holdovers, RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT-RALPH 2 (PG) has grossed US$2,348,138.

AQUAMAN and SPIDER-MAN battle at box office

by Lau Chee Nien / 13 Dec 2018

Singapore - AQUAMAN (PG13) swims into theatres. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D. Also swingin' into cinemas is the animated SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG).

Other debuts include MORE THAN BLUE 比悲伤更悲伤的故事 (PG13) (8 Cathay screens), ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (M18) (6 Shaw screens) and THREE WORDS TO FOREVER (PG) (4 GV screens).

BUMBLEBEE (PG13) sneaks from 14 Dec (Fri). Premium options include 3D.

Over at the Projector, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (R21) starts on 14 Dec (Fri); THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD (PG13) is scheduled to play on 15 & 16 Dec.

MORTAL ENGINES debuts at no. 1

by Lau Chee Nien / 10 Dec 2018

Singapore - MORTAL ENGINES (PG) grossed US$377,627 from 34 screens for a no. 1 debut. Add in previews and the cume stands at US$456,878. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D.

WIDOWS (NC16) collects an estimated US$80,292 for a no. 7 start. Also making a top ten debut is UNSTOPPABLE (PG13) (7 screens).

Other new releases include ASIH (PG13) (8 Cathay screens), THE BIG BAD FOX AND OTHER TALES (PG?) (6 Shaw screens), THE WRATH (NC16) (5 GV screens), MI (PG13) (3 Cathay screens) and LIFE ITSELF (NC16) (Lido, nex) (US$5,370).

MORTAL ENGINES roar into theatres

by Lau Chee Nien / 6 Dec 2018

Singapore - MORTAL ENGINES (PG) roar into theatres this week with premium options in 3D and IMAX 3D.

Other releases include WIDOWS (NC16), ASIH (PG13) (8 Cathay screens), UNSTOPPABLE (PG13) (7 screens), THE BIG BAD FOX AND OTHER TALES (PG?) (6 Shaw screens), THE WRATH (NC16) (5 GV screens), MI (PG13) (3 Cathay screens) and LIFE ITSELF (NC16) (Lido, nex).

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) sneaks from Thursday all the way through to its opening next week.

ROBIN HOOD is top debut but misses #1

by Lau Chee Nien / 3 Dec 2018

Singapore - RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT-RALPH 2 (PG) spends a 2nd weekend at no. 1. The Disney pic has grossed US$1,586,306 to date.

ROBIN HOOD (PG13) is the highest debut with US$265,274 from 28 screens. THE GRINCH (PG) opens across 32 screens, grossing US$276,011 including previews.

CREED II (PG13), POLIS EVO 2 (NC16), THE DEVIL FISH (estimated US$46,602) and SINK OR SWIM (NC16) (Lido and The Projector) are the other top 10 debuts.

LAST LETTER 你好，之华 (PG) (Orchard, AMK Hub) and LONDON FIELDS (M18 Edited) (Lido, nex) also start. LONDON FIELDS is the 15th edited film of the year.

THE GRINCH, CREED II and ROBIN HOOD fight to be top debut

by Lau Chee Nien / Nov 2018

Singapore - THE GRINCH (PG) opens wide. Premium options include 3D. Other major debuts include CREED II (PG13), ROBIN HOOD (PG13) and 2.0 (PG13) (available in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu versions, as well as 3D premium options in Tamil).

THE DEVIL FISH 人面鱼：红衣小女孩外传 (NC16) and POLIS EVO 2 (NC16) start in multiple locations.
 
New releases on limited screens include LAST LETTER 你好，之华 (PG) (Orchard, AMK Hub); LONDON FIELDS (M18 Edited) (Lido, nex) and SINK OR SWIM (NC16) (Lido and The Projector).

LONDON FIELDS is the 15th edited film of the year.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET debuts at no. 1

by Lau Chee Nien / 26 Nov 2018

Singapore - RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT-RALPH 2 (PG) opens at no. 1 with US$774,245. Premium options include 3D.

INTIMATE STRANGERS (PG13) opens with an estimated US$24,789.

Other debuts include HOW TO TRAIN OUR DRAGON 有5个姐姐的我就注定要单身了啊！！(PG), THE POOL (PG13) (4 Cathay screens), SPEED KILLS (NC16) (3 Shaw screens), TO LOVE SOME BUDDY (PG13) (3 GV screens) and JUST A BREATH AWAY (PG) (3 Shaw screens).

RALPH 2 brings wreck to cinemas!

by Lau Chee Nien / 22 Nov 2018

Singapore - RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT-RALPH 2 (PG) opens this week with premium options including 3D.

HOW TO TRAIN OUR DRAGON 有5个姐姐的我就注定要单身了啊！！(PG) and INTIMATE STRANGERS (PG13) are two other releases opening on multiple screens.

Debuts limited to a few screens include THE POOL (PG13) (4 Cathay screens), SPEED KILLS (NC16) (3 Shaw screens), TO LOVE SOME BUDDY (PG13) (3 GV screens) and JUST A BREATH AWAY (PG) (3 Shaw screens).

THE GRINCH (PG), ROBIN HOOD (PG13) and POLIS EVO 2 (NC16) sneak over the weekend.

THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD steals an estimated US$1.76m

by Lau Chee Nien / 19 Nov 2018

Singapore - FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (PG) opens this week with an estimated US$1,762,146. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D.

POKEMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US (PG) debuts with an estimated US$58,013, including a Japanese dialogue version playing exclusively at GV Plaza.

Among holdovers, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (M18) has accumulated an estimated US$920,957; while ICEMAN: THE TIME TRAVELER 冰封侠：时空行者 (PG13) has grossed an estimated US$203,046.

THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD come to cinemas

by Lau Chee Nien / 15 Nov 2018

Singapore - FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (PG) opens this week with premium options that includes 3D and IMAX 3D.

POKEMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US (PG) opens at  GV and Cathay cinemas with a Japanese dialogue version playing at GV Plaza only.

Films opening on limited screens include:
DARK FIGURE OF CRIME (NC16) (7 cinemas)
THE ROPE CURSE (PG13) 粽邪 (6 screens)
7UJUH (NC16) (5 Cathay cinemas)
BURN THE STAGE: THE MOVIE (PG) (5 Shaw cinemas)
WONDERFUL GHOST (PG) (3 GV cinemas)
CLINGING WITH HATE (PG) (3 Cathay screens)
ONE NATION, ONE KING (NC16) (Lido)

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY ascends to no. 1

by Lau Chee Nien / 12 Nov 2018

Singapore - BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (M18) captures the no. 1 spot in its second weekend, becoming the 3rd release this year to ascend to no. 1 after starting in a lower position. Its cume now stands at an estimated US$712,365.

ICEMAN: THE TIME TRAVELER 冰封侠：时空行者 (PG13) is the highest debut with an estimated US$128,871. THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB (NC16 With Edits) starts with US$125,487 including grosses since its Tuesday debut. OVERLORD (M18) opens with US$120,179 (including previews).

Other releases include THUGS OF HINDOSTAN (PG13) (GV and Carnival Cinemas Shaw Tower), GINTAMA 2: RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN (PG13) (7 GV screens) and KAFIR (PG13) (5 Cathay screens).

THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB debuts on Tuesday

by Lau Chee Nien / 8 Nov 2018

Singapore - THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB (NC16 With Edits) gets a head start with a Tuesday opening on 6 Nov. OVERLORD (M18) and ICEMAN: THE TIME TRAVELER 冰封侠：时空行者 (PG13) are the other two wide releases.

THUGS OF HINDOSTAN (PG13) opens at GV cinemas and Carnival Cinemas Shaw Tower; GINTAMA 2: RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN (PG13) opens on 7 GV screens; KAFIR (PG13) opens on 5 Cathay screens.

GIRL is the 14th edited release of the year and the 5th in which a "Passed Clean" version gets shelved in lieu of an edited cut with a less restrictive rating.

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS tops box office

by Lau Chee Nien / 5 Nov 2018

Singapore - THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS (PG) debut at no. 1 with US$261,890. Premium options include 3D.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (M18), which includes IMAX options, THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS (PG) and RAMPANT (NC16) are the other wide releases starting in positions 2 through 4 respectively.

HOUSE grossed US$166,396 while RAMPANT grossed an estimated US$159,919.

KUNG FU LEAGUE 功夫联盟 (PG) (10 screens), LUCID DREAMS 喜怒哀乐 (PG13) (6 screens), FIRST LOVE (PG13) (4 GV screens) and GOL DAN GINCU VOL. 2 (3 Cathay screens) are the other new films.

Cinemas will Rock You this Weekend!

by Lau Chee Nien / 1 Nov 2018

Singapore - Four films open wide this weekend, led by the Freddie Mercury biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (M18),  which includes IMAX options.

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS (PG), THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS (PG) and RAMPANT (NC16) are the other wide releases.

KUNG FU LEAGUE 功夫联盟 (PG) (10 screens), LUCID DREAMS 喜怒哀乐 (PG13) (6 screens), FIRST LOVE (PG13) (4 GV screens) and GOL DAN GINCU VOL. 2 (3 Cathay screens) also debut.

VENOM holds at no. 1 for 4th week!

by Lau Chee Nien / 29 Oct 2018

Singapore - VENOM (PG13) continues to dominate the box office with a 4th weekend at no. 1. It collects another US$187,096 from 45 screens, more than any of the new releases. The Sony Marvel pic has now grossed US$3,997,131.

HUNTER KILLER (NC16) is the top debut at no. 2 with an estimated US$166,667. HALLOWEEN (M18) opens at no. 3 with US$153,029 (the cume is US$183,874 including previews). Local zombie comedy ZOMBIEPURA 尸杀军营 (PG13) starts at no. 5 with an estimated US$105,657. It's the 7th local release of the year.

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (NC16), BEAUTIFUL BOY (M18 Passed with Cuts), SANTET (NC16), THE INHABITANT (NC16) and AFTER EVERYTHING (M18) (Lido exclusive) are the other releases. BEAUTIFUL BOY is the 13th edited or "Pass with Cuts" release of the year.

It's Trick or Treat with HALLOWEEN

by Lau Chee Nien / 25 Oct 2018

Singapore - HALLOWEEN (M18) goes trick-or-treating, HUNTER KILLER (NC16) enters theatres and ZOMBIEPURA 尸杀军营 (PG13) infects multiple screens this final weekend of October. ZOMBIEPURA is the 7th local release of the year.

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (NC16), BEAUTIFUL BOY (M18 Passed with Cuts), SANTET (NC16), THE INHABITANT (NC16) and AFTER EVERYTHING (M18) (Lido exclusive) are the other debuts. BEAUTIFUL BOY is the 13th edited or "Pass with Cuts" release of the year.

THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES (PG) opens on 26 Oct (Fri) at 4 cinemas.

FIRST MAN launches at #2; VENOM still #1

by Lau Chee Nien / 22 Oct 2018

Singapore - VENOM (PG13) retains the box office crown for a 3rd weekend. The Marvel pic has now grossed US$3,727,556 and is still playing on 70 screens.

FIRST MAN (PG13) is the week's highest debut at no. 2 with a cumulative gross of US$218,890 from 32 screens, including IMAX and sneaks.

GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN (PG) debuts at no. 3 with US$186,532 from 34 screens.

THE GREAT BATTLE (NC16) is the 3rd debut in the top ten at no. 10. It's playing on 4 screens.

FIRST MAN blasts into theatres

by Lau Chee Nien / 18 Oct 2018

Singapore - FIRST MAN (PG13) blasts into theatres with premium options that include IMAX. Also opening wide is GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN (PG).

Other debuts include THE LINGERING (PG13) (8 screens), EXES BAGGAGE (NC16) (6 GV screens), THE GREAT BATTLE (NC16) (4 screens), BABY 宝贝儿 (PG) (3 FilmGarde cinemas) and LIZZIE (R21) (Lido exclusive).

On the arts circuit, Spike Lee's BLACKKKLANSMAN (NC16) opens at the Projector.

VENOM is no. 1 for a 2nd Week

by Lau Chee Nien / 15 Oct 2018

Singapore - Last week's top three stay locked into their positions. VENOM (PG13) spends a 2nd week at no. 1. The Marvel pic from Sony has now grossed US$3,132,175.

JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES BACK (PG) holds at no. 2 with a cumulative of US$2,847,939; PROJECT GUTENBERG 无双 (PG13) remains at no. 3 with an estimated gross of US$464,374.

A STAR IS BORN (M18) rises up one spot to no. 4. It has now collected an estimated US$377,304.

SHADOW 影 (NC16) is the highest debut at no. 5 with an estimated US$106,927. PASKAL THE MOVIE (PG13) and HEILSTATTEN (NC16) also start in the top ten.

Zhang Yimou's SHADOW leads new releases

by Lau Chee Nien / 11 Aug 2018

Singapore - SHADOW 影 (NC16) leads a string of new releases that include HELLO MRS. MONEY 李茶的姑妈 (PG), PASKAL THE MOVIE (PG13), HEILSTATTEN (NC16), 212 WARRIOR: THE ADVENTURES OF WIRO SABLENG (PG), RASUK (NC16), MY HERO ACADEMIA THE MOVIE - TWO HEROES (PG13) and THE HAPPY PRINCE (R21) (GV VivoCity, GV Gemini Grand).

VENOM captures no. 1 spot with US$1.76m

by Lau Chee Nien / 8 Oct 2018

Singapore  - VENOM (PG13) captures the no. 1 spot with US$1,764,401 (including previews) from 112 screens. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D.

Opening in 2nd place is PROJECT GUTENBERG 无双 (PG13) with an estimated US$195,298.

A STAR IS BORN (M18) and THE NEGOTIATION (PG13) also debut in the top ten.

Among holdovers, JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES BACK (PG) and SMALLFOOT (PG) have grossed US$2,548,825 and S$383,363 respectively.

VENOM infects cinemas

by Lau Chee Nien / 4 Oct 2018

Singapore - VENOM (PG13) infects cinemas with premium formats that include 3D and IMAX 3D. The attack began with previews on Wednesday (3 Oct).

PROJECT GUTENBERG 无双 (PG13) and A STAR IS BORN (M18) and are the other two wide releases.

THE NEGOTIATION (PG13) opens at 4 GV cinemas.

JOHNNY ENGLISH retains strike at No. 1 for 2nd Week

by Lau Chee Nien / 1 Oct 2018

Singapore - JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG13) holds onto no. 1 for a 2nd weekend. It has now grossed US$2,165,602.

SMALLFOOT (PG), also released in 3D is the highest debut at no. 2. SEARCHING (PG13) starts at no. 3 with US$140,314 from 39 screens. HELL FEST (NC16) (US$39,102 / 14 screens) and SABRINA (NC16) (8 Cathay cinemas) also managed top ten debuts.

Other releases include MARA (PG13) (7 screens), KILLING FOR THE PROSECUTION (PG13) (5 GV screens) and HELLO MR. BILLIONAIRE 西虹市首富 (PG13) (2 GV screens).

SMALLFOOT, SEARCHING and HELL FEST open

by Lau Chee Nien / 27 Sep 2018

Singapore -  SMALLFOOT (PG), SEARCHING (PG13) and HELL FEST (NC16) open wide this weekend. SMALLFOOT is also available in 3D.

Other releases include SABRINA (NC16) (8 Cathay cinemas), MARA (PG13) (7 screens), KILLING FOR THE PROSECUTION (PG13) (5 GV screens) and HELLO MR. BILLIONAIRE 西虹市首富 (PG13) (2 GV screens).

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (PG) returns to the big screen at Lido IMAX in the premium format for a one week run.

MATANGI/MAYA/M.I.A. (NC16 Edited) opens at the Projector on Saturday (29 Sep). It's the 12th edited release of the year.

JOHNNY ENGLISH captures No. 1 with US$1.07m

by Lau Chee Nien / 24 Sep 2018

Singapore - JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG) captures the no.1 spot with US$1,074,983 for a US$1,263,229 cume (including previews).

The reunited Young and Dangerous cast in GOLDEN JOB 黄金兄弟 (NC16) starts at no. 2 with an estimated US$197,947.

Other debuts include LANGSUIR (PG13) (15 screens),  MONSTRUM (PG13), ON YOUR WEDDING DAY (NC16) (6 screens), DESTINATION WEDDING (M18) (7 screens), RISE: INI KALILAH (PG) (6 screens), THE CHILDREN ACT (PG13) (US$4,452 / 3 screens) and MISS GRANNY (PG13) (GV Plaza exclusive).

Among holdovers, THE PREDATOR (M18) has grossed an estimated US$696,481; CRAZY RICH ASIANS (PG13) has now collected US$5,029,326.

Johnny English strikes cinemas again!

by Lau Chee Nien / 20 Sep 2018

Singapore - JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG) invades cinemas islandwide. Also launching wide is the reunion of the Young and Dangerous cast in GOLDEN JOB 黄金兄弟 (NC16) and South Korean period monster pic, MONSTRUM (PG13).

Other releases include Malaysian horror LANGSUIR (PG13) (15 screens), DESTINATION WEDDING (M18) (7 screens) starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder, South Korean romance ON YOUR WEDDING DAY (NC16) (6 screens), Malaysian drama, RISE: INI KALILAH (PG) (6 screens), courtroom drama THE CHILDREN ACT (PG13) (3 screens) and Filipino comedy MISS GRANNY (PG13) (GV Plaza exclusive).

THE PREDATOR hunts down #1 spot

by Lau Chee Nien / 14 Sep 2018

Singapore - THE PREDATOR (M18) debuts at no. 1 with an estimated US$451,172. Premium options include IMAX.

A SIMPLE FAVOR (M18 Edited) and THE MYSTERY OF BURMA: BEYOND THE DOTE-HTA-WADDY (PG13) are the other two new entries in the top ten. FAVOR is the 11th edited release this year and collected US$90,536 from 14 screens; MYSTERY grossed an estimated US$34,492 from 5 Cathay screens.

Other arrivals include THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS (M18), BEL CANTO (NC16) (7 screens) and MANDY (R21) (3 screens).

Filipino film THE HOWS OF US (PG13) opens on Friday (14 Sep) at 3 GV cinemas.

THE PREDATOR arrives in theatres

by Lau Chee Nien / 13 Sep 2018

Singapore - THE PREDATOR (M18) debuts with premium options including IMAX.

A SIMPLE FAVOR (M18 Edited) and THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS (M18) also start in theatres. FAVOR is the 11th edited release in cinemas this year.

The following open on limited screens: BEL CANTO (NC16) (7 screens), THE MYSTERY OF BURMA: BEYOND THE DOTE-HTA-WADDY (PG13) (5 Cathay screens) and MANDY (R21) (3 screens).

Filipino film THE HOWS OF US (PG13) starts on Friday (14 Sep) at 3 GV cinemas.

THE NUN scares away the competition at #1

by Lau Chee Nien / 10 Sep 2018

Singapore -  THE NUN (NC16) debuts at no. 1 with premium options that include IMAX. It scared up an estimated US$656,359.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS (PG13) deposits another US$618,000 as it drops to no. 2. Its total gross as of Sunday is an estimated US$4,323,226.

PEPPERMINT (NC16), THE SPY GONE NORTH (PG) (4 screens), MY LITTLE MONSTER (PG) (4 Cathay screens), REPRISAL (NC16) (3 Shaw screens), BUFFALO BOYS (NC16) (3 screens) and THE WIFE (NC16 Edited) (Lido exclusive) are new in theatres this week.

BUFFALO BOYS, a Singapore-Indonesian co-production is the 6th local release of the year while THE WIFE is the 10th edited release of the year.

THE NUN and PEPPERMINT go wide

by Lau Chee Nien / 6 Sep 2018

Singapore - THE NUN (NC16) and PEPPERMINT (NC16) open wide this week. Premium options for THE NUN include IMAX.

Other debuts include THE SPY GONE NORTH (PG) (4 screens), MY LITTLE MONSTER (PG) (4 Cathay screens), REPRISAL (NC16) (3 Shaw screens), BUFFALO BOYS (NC16) (3 screens) and THE WIFE (NC16 Edited) (Lido exclusive).

BUFFALO BOYS, a Singapore-Indonesian co-production is the 6th local release of the year while THE WIFE is the 10th edited release of the year.

On the arthouse circuit, SOUFRA (PG) starts at The Projector.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS are #1 for a 2nd Week

by Lau Chee Nien / 3 Sep 2018

Singapore  -  CRAZY RICH ASIANS (PG13) spends a 2nd weekend at no. 1 with an additional US$1.1 million from 47 screens for an estimated US$3,396,254 gross-to-date.

THE EQUALIZER 2 (NC16) is the highest debut at no. 2 with US$273,142 from 46 screens. Fellow top ten debuts include TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES (PG) and EUROPE RAIDERS 欧洲攻略 (PG) (estimated US$80,169).

Other releases include KIN (PG13) (12 screens / US$31,184), MUNAFIK 2 (NC16) (8 Cathay screens), PAPILLON (M18), THOMAS & FRIENDS: BIG WORLD! BIG ADVENTURES! THE MOVIE (G) (GV screens), MIRAI (PG) (5 Cathay screens), GO BROTHER! 快把我哥带走 (PG) (2 FilmGarde screens) and PANDAS (G), an IMAX 3D documentary on 3 screens.

THE EQUALIZER 2 attacks theatres

 by Lau Chee Nien / 30 Aug 2018

Singapore - THE EQUALIZER 2 (NC16) makes its way into theatres this weekend. Premium options include IMAX.

Other wide releases include TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES (PG), EUROPE RAIDERS 欧洲攻略(PG), KIN (PG13), PAPILLON (M18) and THOMAS & FRIENDS: BIG WORLD! BIG ADVENTURES! THE MOVIE (G) (GV screens).

Malay horror sequel MUNAFIK 2 (NC16) sneaked on 29 August (Wednesday) and opens at 8 Cathay cinemas on Thursday. 

Debuts on limited screens include MIRAI (PG) (5 Cathay screens) and GO BROTHER! 快把我哥带走 (PG) (FilmGarde Bugis+ & Century Square). PANDAS (G), an IMAX 3D documentary plays on 3 screens.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS debuts with US$2.27m

by Lau Chee Nien / 27 Aug 2018

Singapore - CRAZY RICH ASIANS (PG13) debuts at no. 1. It made US$1.8 million according to a report in Variety. Lianhe Zaobao reports the cume to be an estimated US$2,270,064. The romantic comedy started with Tuesday previews (21 Aug) and opened on Wednesday - which was also Hari Raya Haji (22 Aug).

ALONG WITH THE GODS 2: THE LAST 49 DAYS (PG13) and THE FIRST PURGE (M18) also kicked off with Tuesday sneaks and opened on Wednesday. AWTG2 grossed an estimated US$395,43. THE FIRST PURGE picked up US$107,140 over Thursday through Sunday for a final cume of US$164,915 from 20 screens.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS lead mid-week debuts

by Lau Chee Nien / 22 Aug 2018

Singapore - CRAZY RICH ASIANS (PG13) opens on a Wednesday following Tuesday previews.  Also starting with Tuesday sneaks and opening on Wednesday are ALONG WITH THE GODS 2: THE LAST 49 DAYS (PG13) and THE FIRST PURGE (M18) .

DOWN A DARK HALL (PG13) sneaks on Wednesday (22 Aug) and opens on Thursday (23 Aug). L STORM L风暴 (NC16), THE ISLAND 一出好戏 (PG13) and THE DAY AFTER VALENTNE'S (PG13) (GV VivoCity & Plaza) opens on Thursday.

THE MEG is #1 for a 2nd Week

by Lau Chee Nien / 20 Aug 2018

Singapore - THE MEG (PG13) commands the no. 1 spot for a 2nd weekend. The Jason Statham shark pic has now grossed an estimated US$1,655,364. 

The Donnie Yen-starrer BIG BROTHER 大师兄 (PG13) is the week's highest debut at no. 2 with an estimated US$357,325. MILE 22 (M18) starring Mark Wahlberg and Indonesian star Iko Uwais kicks off with US$137,000 from 31 screens.

ALPHA (PG), the other wide release starts with US$110,199 from 33 screens, including IMAX. Malaysia's new highest grossing local film HANTU KAK LIMAH (PG13) debuts with an estimated US$109,385 from 8 screens.

3 new releases challenge THE MEG

by Lau Chee Nien / 16 Aug 2018

Singapore - MILE 22 (M18), ALPHA (PG) and BIG BROTHER 大师兄 (PG13) open wide this week. ALPHA is also available in IMAX.

Other debuts include HANTU KAK LIMAH (PG13) (8 screens), HERSTORY (PG13 Edited) (3 Cathay screens) and REPUBLIC OF FOOD (PG13) (2 Cathay screens).

HERSTORY is the 9th edited film of the year and the 4th in which the edited version is released in lieu of a "Passed Clean" version with a more restrictive rating. ROF is the 6th local release of the year.

THE MEG devours US$1.07m with #1 debut

by Lau Chee Nien / 13 Aug 2018

Singapore - THE MEG (PG13) shreds apart all competition and debuts at no. 1 with an estimated US$1,070,336. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D.

Local horror 23:59: THE HAUNTING HOUR (PG13) scares its way to a no. 3 opening with an estimated US$305,810. It's the 5th local release of the year.

MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) begins at no. 4 with US$222,750. Combined with sneaks and the cumulative for the musical sequel stands at US$336,182.

THE MEG aims to gobble up competitors

by Lau Chee Nien / 9 Aug 2018

Singapore - THE MEG (PG13), MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) and 23:59: THE HAUNTING HOUR (PG13) open wide this National Day weekend. 

THE MEG is also available in 3D and IMAX 3D while 23:59 is the 5th local release of the year.

On the specialty release circuit, 6 sessions of JIMAMI TOFU (PG) will be screened at GV Gold Class Vivocity and GV Gold Class Suntec between 10 to 25 August.

MI6 keeps debuts away from #1

by Lau Chee Nien / 6 Aug 2018

Singapore - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (PG13) maintains the lead at the box office. It grossed a further US$1,116,170 from 128 screens for a US$3,587,304 cume.

The new releases opening wide are CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) (US$182,208), THE DARKEST MINDS (PG) (US$164,439 / 36 screens) and THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME (NC16) (US$65,873 / 22 screens).

Debuts on limited screens include KUNTILANAK: GHOST IN THE MIRROR (PG13) (8 Cathay screens), PATRICK (PG) (7 screens), BUYBUST (NC16) (6 GV screens) and MEN ON THE DRAGON 逆流大叔 (PG13) (4 Cathay screens).

On the arthouse circuit, EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP (M18) begins with limited sessions at the Projector from Saturday (4 Aug). 

Source: Box Office Mojo

New releases unlikley to unseat MI6

by Lau Chee Nien / 2 Aug 2018

Singapore - THE DARKEST MINDS (PG), CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) and THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME (NC16) open wide this weekend.

Other debuts include KUNTILANAK: GHOST IN THE MIRROR (PG13) (8 Cathay screens), PATRICK (PG) (7 screens), BUYBUST (NC16) (6 GV screens) and MEN ON THE DRAGON 逆流大叔 (PG13) (4 Cathay screens).

MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) sneaks over the weekend and on National Day Eve (8 Aug). THE MEG (PG13) and 23:59: THE HAUNTING HOUR (PG13) also preview on National Day Eve. 

On the arthouse circuit, EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP (M18) begins with limited sessions at the Projector from Saturday (4 Aug).

FALLOUT debuts at no. 1 with US$1.85m

by Lau Chee Nien / 30 July 2018

Singapore - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (PG13) debuts at no. 1 with US$1,855,118 from 128 screens. Premium options include IMAX 3D.

DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS 狄仁杰之四大天王 (PG13) starts at no. 2 with an estimated US$183,608. 

THE WHISPERING (PG13) opens on 4 Cathay screens while 50 FIRST KISSES (PG) opens on 4 GV screens.

FALLOUT launches with Wednesday previews

by Lau Chee Nien / 26 July 2018

Singapore - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (PG13) debuts across the island this weekend with premium options that include IMAX 3D. Screenings start with previews on Wednesday (25 July).

DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS 狄仁杰之四大天王 (PG13), THE WHISPERING (PG13) (4 Cathay screens) and 50 FIRST KISSES (PG) (4 GV screens) also debut.

SKYSCRAPER towers over box office

by Lau Chee Nien / 23 July 2018

Singapore  - After being denied a top debut last week, SKYSCRAPER (PG13) changes positions with ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (PG) to become the new no. 1 film this weekend. The Rock action pic has now grossed US$1,617,194 while the latest Marvel pic has accumulated US$3,621,575.

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO (NC16) is the top debut with US$109,486 from 25 screens.

Other new releases include UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB (M18), SECRETS IN THE HOT SPRING 切小金家的旅馆 (PG13), THE MERMAID: LAKE OF THE DEAD (PG13) (8 screens), SIBERIA (R21) (3 screens) and K SEVEN STORIES EPISODE 1 [R:B ~BLAZE~] (PG) (GV Plaza only).

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO leads new releases

by Lau Chee Nien / 19 July 2018

Singapore - SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO (NC16), UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB (M18) and SECRETS IN THE HOT SPRING 切小金家的旅馆 (PG13) open wide this weekend.

Other new releases include THE MERMAID: LAKE OF THE DEAD (PG13) (8 screens), SIBERIA (R21) (3 screens) and K SEVEN STORIES EPISODE 1 [R:B ~BLAZE~] (GV Plaza only).

SKYSCRAPER fails to tower over ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

by Lau Chee Nien / 16 July 2018

Singapore - ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (PG13) holds on to no. 1 for a second weekend. It has grossed US$2,971,816 to date.

SKYSCRAPER (PG13) debuts at no. 2 with premium options in 3D and IMAX 3D. Its total gross is US$905,444 (including previews).

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: A MONSTER VACATION (PG13) starts at no. 3 with US$405,142.

Also opening wide is BROTHER OF THE YEAR (PG13).

SHOPLIFTERS (M18) opens on 4 GV screens while SWIMMING WITH MEN (PG13) begins on 3 Shaw screens.

SKYSCRAPER aims for high debut

by Lau Chee Nien / 12 July 2018

Singapore - SKYSCRAPER (PG13) opens wide this weekend. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D.

Also going wide are HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: A MONSTER VACATION (PG13) and BROTHER OF THE YEAR (PG13).

SHOPLIFTERS (M18) opens on 4 GV screens while SWIMMING WITH MEN (PG13) begins on 3 Shaw screens.

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP debuts with US$1.8m

by Lau Chee Nien / 9 July 2018

Singapore - ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (PG) opens at no. 1 with US$1,805,513. Premium options include 3D and IMAX 3D for the latest Marvel pic that debuts on Wednesday (4 July).

Releases on Thursday include ESCAPE PLAN 2 (PG13), BELIEVER (NC16) (7 screens), BURNING (M18) (7 screens) and CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: BAKUMORI! KUNG FU BOYS - RAMEN CHAOS (PG) (4 GV screens).

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP aims for big debut

by Lau Chee Nien / 5 July 2018

Singapore - ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (PG) leads the new releases with premium options in 3D and IMAX 3D. The latest Marvel pic opens on a Wednesday (4 July).

Films that debut on Thursday include ESCAPE PLAN 2 (PG13), BELIEVER (NC16) (7 screens), BURNING (M18) (7 screens) and CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: BAKUMORI! KUNG FU BOYS - RAMEN CHAOS (PG) (4 GV screens).

BROTHER OF THE YEAR (PG13) sneaks over the weekend.

As part of Pink Screen by The Projector, limited sessions for BPM (BEATS PER MINUTE) (R21), KIKI (R21), TOMBOY (NC16) and GOD'S OWN COUNTRY (R21) will screen over the next 3 weekends from 7 to 22 July.