INTRUDER breaks into cinemas

by Lau Chee Nien / 23 July 2020

Singapore - INTRUDER (NC16) leads a pack of debuts that include A CHOO (PG13), BIG FOOT FAMILY (PG), THE RENTAL (NC16) and VIVARIUM (M18).

Five local films also return to the silver screen for a limited run at Cathay cinemas: 4 LOVE (PG), LONG LONG TIME AGO (PG13), LONG LONG TIME AGO 2 (PG13), THAT GIRL IN PINAFORE (PG13) and ZOMBIEPURA (PG13).

SG Cinemas reopen on 13 July

by Lau Chee Nien/ 13 July 2020

Singapore - Cinemas reopen on Monday with limitations to seating capacity due to the current pandemic.

THE BRIDGE CURSE (NC16), LOW SEASON (PG13), ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA (PG), IMPETIGORE (M18) and MR. JONES (M18) open on Monday alongside older titles - some of which had their run cut shot due to the closures in March.

TRAIN TO BUSAN: PENINSULA (NC16) will be the widest new film when it opens this Wednesday (15 July) island wide.

Specialty releases include MY HERO ACADEMIA: HEROES RISING (PG13) from 13 July; FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC from 15 July and DIGIMON ADVENTURE - LAST EVOLUTION KIZUNA (PG) from 16 July.

There is currently no news as to when Carnival Cinemas will reopen.

BLOODSHOT remains at #1 for 2nd Week

by Lau Chee Nien / 23 March 2020

Singapore - BLOODSHOT (PG13) reigns at the top for a second weekend with US$119,134 from 65 screens for a US$454,067 cume.

Meanwhile, TROLLS WORLD TOUR (PG) remains in second place with US$98,183 from 34 screens for a US$308,713 total after two weeks. 

PEE NAK 2 (PG13) and GUNS AKIMBO (M18) are the only two new entries in the top ten at no. 5 and no. 10 respectively.

GUNS AKIMBO leads debuts in quiet week

by Lau Chee Nien / 19 March 2020

Singapore - With scheduled releases from Hollywood and India being held back, the widest new film this week is GUNS AKIMBO (M18).

Other releases include PEE NAK 2 (PG13), AI AMOK (PG13) and the animated SAMSAM (PG).

At the Projector, SORRY WE MISSED YOU (NC16) begins its run.

Clover Films has also brought back the following titles for a limited run at 6 selected Golden Village cinemas: THE ODD FAMILY: ZOMBIE ON SALE (PG13), TRAIN TO BUSAN (NC16) and RAMPANT (NC16).

BLOODSHOT debuts with US$254,367

by Lau Chee Nien / 16 March 2020

Singapore - BLOODSHOT (PG13) takes the no. 1 spot with US$254,367 from 64 screens.

TROLLS WORLD TOUR (PG) is the second highest debut at no. 2.

Other top ten debuts include MY SPY (PG13) and MR. ZOO: THE MISSING VIP (PG13).

I STILL BELIEVE (PG) grossed US$9,143 from 10 screens.

BLOODSHOT and TROLLS WORLD TOUR take over screens

by Lau Chee Nien / 12 March 2020

Singapore - BLOODSHOT (PG13) and TROLLS WORLD TOUR (PG) open wide this weekend.

Other debuts include MY SPY (PG13), I STILL BELIEVE (PG) and MR. ZOO: THE MISSING VIP (PG13). AIYAI: A WRATHFUL SOUL (PG13) and BIHAN & PRIA TERHEBAT (PG13) opens at Cathay cinemas.

ONWARD debuts with just US$164,459

by Lau Chee Nien / 9 March 2020

Singapore - ONWARD (PG) starts at no. 1 with US$164,459. This contrasts sharply with the box office a year ago when CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG13) debut with an estimated US$3.04m.

Other top ten debuts include KAIJI: FINAL GAME (PG13) and HOWLING VILLAGE (NC16) at no. 7 and 8 respectively; and EMMA (PG) at no. 9 with US$15,419 from 7 screens, including previews.

THE INVISIBLE MAN (M18) steals US$132,243 in its second weekend from 33 screens for a US$358,481 cume.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (PG) kicks off at the Projector with US$4,423.

ONWARD enters cinemas

by Lau Chee Nien / 5 March 2020

Singapore - ONWARD (PG) leads the new releases this weekend

Other debuts include EMMA. (PG), GRETEL & HANSEL (PG13 Edited), HOWLING VILLAGE (NC16) and KAIJI: FINAL GAME (PG13).

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (PG) opens exclusively at the Projector.

GRETEL & HANSEL is the third edited release of the year, and the first in which the distributor opted to go with an edited version to reach a wider audience.

SONIC runs into 2nd Week at No. 1

by Lau Chee Nien / 2 March 2020

Singapore - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG) continues its run at no. 1 for a second weekend.

The highest debut comes from THE INVISIBLE MAN (M18) at no. 2. Other top ten debuts include THE GENTLEMEN (M18) at no. 4 and THE CLOSET (NC16) at no. 7.

AQUARELA (PG) debuts at Lido with US$1,870.

THE INVISIBLE MAN appears in cinemas

by Lau Chee Nien / 27 February 2020

Singapore - THE INVISIBLE MAN (M18) is the widest release this weekend.

Other debuts include THE GENTLEMEN (M18) and THE CLOSET (NC16).

Films opening on limited screens include THE MAN STANDING (NEXT (N16), RASUK 2 (NC16), RATU KALA JENGKING: PUTERI KERANDA (NC16) and CHI (PG). AQUARELA (PG) opens exclusively at Lido.

Japanese anime KONOSUBA: GOD'S BLESSING ON THIS WONDERFUL WORLD! LEGEND OF CRIMSON (NC16) starts at 4 Golden Village cinemas.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG runs into no. 1 spot

by Lau Chee Nien / 24 February 2020

Singapore - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG) runs into the no. 1 spot this weekend.

Other top ten debuts include BRAHMS: THE BOY II (PG13) and HITMAN: AGENT JUN (PG13) and no. 4 and no. 5 respectively.

SONIC races into cinemas

by Lau Chee Nien / 20 February 2020

Singapore - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG), BRAHMS: THE BOY II (PG13) and HITMAN: AGENT JUN (PG13) lead the new releases this week.

Opening on limited screens are COLOR OUT OF SPACE (NC16) and NINA WU (M18).

BRING ME HOME (NC16) kicks off on 22 February at The Projector.

SHUBH MANGAL ZYADA SAAVDHAN (R21), reported as the first major Bollywood gay romantic comedy kicks off on Friday at selected Golden Village, Cathay and Carnival cinemas. 

BIRDS remain at no. 1, PARASITE shoots up to no. 2

by Lau Chee Nien / 17 February 2020

Singapore - BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN) (NC16) tops the box office for a second weekend.

After winning four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, PARASITE (M18) gets a wider release and shoots up to the no. 2 spot. It's reported to have grossed an estimated US$194K (S$270K) for a US$811K (S$1.13m) cume.

FANTASY ISLAND (NC16) is the highest debut at no. 3 with US$101,892 from 34 screens.

FANTASY ISLAND debuts

by Lau Chee Nien / 13 February 2020

Singapore - FANTASY ISLAND (NC16), DOWNHILL (NC16) and LIKE A BOSS (NC16) are the main Hollywood debuts this week.

Other new releases include HAPPY OLD YEAR (PG13), A FOOL IN LOVE, LOVE LIKE A FOOL (NC16), THE LAST FULL MEASURE (PG13) and DISTURBING THE PEACE (NC16).  

Specialty releases include PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (R21) and QUEEN & SLIM (R21).

HITMAN: AGENT JUN (PG13) sneaks.
 

BIRDS OF PREY flies into no. 1 spot

by Lau Chee Nien / 10 February 2020

Singapore - BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN) (NC16) tops the box office as only wide release this weekend.

Malay horror M4M4 (NC16) also debuts in the top ten at no. 9.

BIRDS OF PREY unleashed island wide

by Lau Chee Nien / 6 February 2020

Singapore - BIRD OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN) (NC16) is the only film opening wide this weekend.

M4M4 (NC16) opens at eight Cathay cinemas while SI MANIS JEMBATAN ANCOL (M18) kicks off on seven Golden Village screens.

The black and white version of PARASITE (M18) opens on limited screens from 10 February, Monday.

BAD BOYS pushes FAT DRAGON off no. 1 spot

by Lau Chee Nien / 3 February 2020

Singapore - BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (NC16) swap with ENTER THE FAT DRAGON (PG13) to become the new no. 1 of the weekend. BAD BOYS grossed US$168,238 from 44 theatres for a US$674,757 cume.

UNDERWATER (PG13) is the top debut at no. 3, with US$128,238 for a US$210,867 cume including Lunar New Year previews. BOMBSHELL (NC16 Edited) is the other debut at no. 6 with a gross of US$69,420 from 20 screens.

THE LIGHTHOUSE (M18) is a Projector exclusive and opens with US$5,809 and a US$6,991 cume.

UNDERWATER and edited BOMBSHELL debut

by Lau Chee Nien / 30 January 2020

Singapore - UNDERWATER (PG13) and BOMBSHELL (NC16 Edited) are the only two main releases this post-Lunar New Year weekend. Both films also sneaked last weekend.

THE LIGHTHOUSE (M18) debuts exclusively at the Projector, along with ACCEPT THE CALL (M18), which is currently only slated for two sessions.

ENTER THE FAT DRAGON is #1 over Lunar New Year Weekend

by Lau Chee Nien / 27 January 2020

Singapore - ENTER THE FAT DRAGON (PG13) beats BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (NC16) to become the top film over the Lunar New Year weekend. DRAGON grossed an estimated US$639,577 from 45 prints while BAD BOYS took US$346,488 from 44 screens.

ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2020 (PG13) is the second highest grossing Lunar New Year title, with an estimated US$67,415 from 20 screens.

SECRET ZOO (PG13) also managed a no. 8 debut while PARASITE (M18) returns to the chart at no. 10

BAD BOYS and FAT DRAGON lead CNY releases

by Lau Chee Nien / 23 January 2020

Singapore - BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (NC16) goes head to head with ENTER THE FAT DRAGON (PG13) this Lunar New Year weekend.

SECRET ZOO (PG13), YOUR LOVE SONG (PG) and A MOMENT OF HAPPINESS (PG) get their releases pushed up to 25 January, Saturday as four titles get postponed in an unprecedented move due to the delay of the release in China. 

ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2020 (PG13), THE GRAND GRANDMASTER (PG13) also open on Saturday.

UNDERWATER (PG13) and BOMBSHELL (NC16 Edited) sneak.

Specialty releases include WAVES (M18) at the Projector and A FLOWER ABOVE THE CLOUDS (NC16) at Carnival Cinemas Golden Mile Tower.

DOLITTLE debuts with US$387,974

by Lau Chee Nien / 20 January 2020

Singapore - DOLITTLE (PG) debuts at no. 1 with US$387,974 from 36 screens, including previews. 1917 (PG13) drops to second place and has grossed US$691,552 to date.

LITTLE WOMEN (PG) is new at no. 5 with US$45,809 from 4 screens.









 

DOLITTLE arrives in cinemas

by Lau Chee Nien / 16 January 2020

Singapore - DOLITTLE (PG) opens wide and LITTLE WOMEN (PG) debuts at Golden Village cinemas this weekend.

Other new releases on limited screens include ADORING 宠爱 (PG), THE GARDEN OF EVENING MISTS (M18), THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (PG13) and PRIMAL (NC16 Edited).

Indian cinemas releases include PATTAS (NC16) [Tamil] on 15 January, Wednesday and BIG BROTHER (PG13) [Malayalam] on 16 January, Thursday.

Japanese anime SAEKANO THE MOVIE FINALE (PG13) also opens on Thursday.

1917 opens on top with US$383,899

by Lau Chee Nien / 13 January 2020

Singapore - 1917 (PG13) commands the no. 1 spot this weekend with US$287,633 from 36 screens. Premium options include IMAX. Throw in numbers from last week's sneak previews and the cumulative stands at US$383,899.

PLAYING WITH FIRE (PG) is the only other new film in the top ten, coming in at no. 6.

1917 leads new releases

by Lau Chee Nien / 9 January 2020

Singapore -1917 (PG13) opens wide this weekend in 2D and IMAX.

Other debuts:
PLAYING WITH FIRE (PG)
JUDY (PG13)
BERNIE THE DOLPHIN 2 (PG)
RICHARD JEWELL (NC16)
START UP (PG13) [Korean]
TOOTSIES AND THE FAKE (M18) [Thai]

Indian Cinema from Friday (10 Jan):
TANHAJI: THE UNSUNG HERO (NC16) [Hindi]
CHHAPAAK (PG) [Hindi]

IP MAN 4 continues no. 1 victory

by Lau Chee Nien / 6 January 2020

Singapore - IP MAN 4: THE FINALE《叶问4:完结篇》 (PG13 Edited) retains the box office crown for a second weekend.

ASHFALL (PG13) is the highest debut in the runner up position. Other new films in the top ten include THE GRUDGE (NC16) with US$93,552 from 33 screens and JOJO RABBIT (PG13).

Source: Cinematograph Film Exhibitors Association, Cinema Online Singapore, Box Office Mojo

THE GRUDGE is 1st wide release of 2020

by Lau Chee Nien / 2 January 2020

Singapore - THE GRUDGE (NC16) opens at all the major exhibitors, along with ASHFALL (PG13) [Korean] at all the majors except Shaw cinemas. JOJO RABBIT (PG13) opens at all selected cinemas across all the majors.

Opening on selected screens:
DARK WATERS (PG13) - GV, Shaw, Cathay (10 screens)
RATU ILMU HITAM (M18) [Indonesian] - 8 Cathay cinemas
KUMANTHONG (NC16) [Vietnamese] - Shaw, Bugis+, WE
THE TRUTH (PG) - GV (VivoCity, Plaza), Orchard, Projector
THE WOLF HOUR (M18) - 3 Shaw screens
THE MALL, THE MERRIER (NC16) [Tagalog] - GV (Plaza, Paya Lebar)
AN EASY GIRL (R21) [French] - Lido
NOW AND EVER (PG13) [Burmese] (sneaks 3 Jan: CC Golden Mile; from 4 Jan: 9 GV screens)