The Grinch takes Number 1 on the Official Film Chart this
week for the very first time as the festive season officially
begins.
The 2018 animated film starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the mean
green character sees strong digital download sales this week, climbing
three places to steal the Number 1 trophy from
Shang-Chi & The Legend Of The Ten Rings (2). It’s the
first time the film has claimed the top spot, though it’s actually its
32nd total week on the Official Film Chart including having reached the
Top 10 last year.
The Suicide Squad
and Paw Patrol: The Movie both move down one place, while
Jim Carrey’s live action
Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas leaps nine places
to Number 5 to return to the Top 10 for another year.
This week’s highest new entry is
Arsene Wenger: Invincible – a documentary about the
legendary manager who spent 22 years at Arsenal FC, and made it the
success it is today. The film debuts at Number 6 with strong sales on DVD,
Blu-ray and 4K UHD.
Black Widow holds at Number 7, while
Fast & Furious 9 brakes at Number 8.
Will Ferrell classic Elf moves up one place to Number
9.
Finally, Space Jam: A New Legacy returns to the Top 10 at
10 after rebounding up six places.
