Wicked, Moana and Paddington help UK cinema admissions hit five-year high

Admissions were up 2% on 2023, according to data published by the British Film Institute.

Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (Ian West/PA)

By Ian Jones, PA

February 06, 2025 at 3:41pm GMT

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