French box office figures from February 19 to 25, 2025, show strong performance for “God Save the Tuche,” leading with over 2.3 million admissions. “Paddington in Peru” follows, surpassing one million viewers, while “Captain America – Brave New World” joins the millionaire club. New releases like “Attachment” and “Just Tell Me You Love Me” made notable debuts, with “Attachment” achieving the highest average admissions per screen. The overall market remains vibrant, with several films poised for future success.
French Box Office Highlights from February 19 to 25, 2025
1 – God Save the Tuche: 516,655 admissions (total: 2,359,595)
2 – Paddington in Peru: 461,982 admissions (total: 1,324,519)
3 – Captain America – Brave New World: 412,032 admissions (total: 1,060,142)
4 – Attachment: 264,171 admissions (New Release)
5 – Bridget Jones – Crazy About Him: 248,548 admissions (total: 613,591)
6 – Just Tell Me You Love Me: 211,957 admissions (New Release)
7 – A Perfect Stranger: 156,434 admissions (total: 875,597)
8 – The Monkey: 147,508 admissions (New Release)
9 – Mercato: 142,675 admissions (New Release)
10 – Mufasa – The Lion King: 138,397 admissions (total: 5,069,135)
Key Takeaways
The French box office continues to flourish, with the Tuche family still capturing hearts. In just three weeks, God Save the Tuche has attracted 2,359,595 viewers, making it the third highest-grossing entry in this comedic series directed by Jean-Paul Rouve. This latest installment is expected to maintain its prominent position for the foreseeable future, although it trails behind the previous films in terms of speed to reach these numbers.
In comparison, the third film in the series achieved similar milestones in just over a week. The franchise’s popularity remains robust, and with the holiday season upon us, it is likely to remain at the top for a while longer.
Despite facing competition from Paddington in Peru, which has successfully crossed the one million admissions mark, it remains the second film centered around a beloved bear this year. Directed by Dougal Wilson, this sequel has enjoyed a 9% uptick in ticket sales, positioning it as the third most-watched film in the series in France, albeit with fewer entries to its name.
The Rising Stars of New Releases
The gap between Paddington in Peru and its predecessor is manageable, suggesting potential shifts in the rankings as the box office evolves. Captain America – Brave New World has also recently joined the millionaire club, a trend consistent with previous installments featuring Chris Evans. Although this latest chapter led by Anthony Mackie may not rank among Marvel’s top earners, it has certainly made its mark.
As we look towards the future, A Perfect Stranger, a biopic about Bob Dylan, could soon join the ranks of million-dollar films in 2025. A potential Oscar win for Timothée Chalamet, who is currently favored by the actors’ guild, could provide the necessary push for this film, reminding audiences of the commercial viability of biopics, even if they don’t reach the heights of hits like Bohemian Rhapsody.
Among the fresh entries, four films have made a direct impact on the Top 10, led by Attachment, which debuted impressively with the highest average admissions per screen this week (786 viewers per theater). This indicates that the themes explored by Carine Tardieu and her cast have resonated well with audiences, hinting at a promising future for the film.
Just Tell Me You Love Me also had a strong opening, exceeding 200,000 admissions. In contrast, Mercato, featuring Jamel Debbouze, faces a tougher climb as it sits near the bottom of the Top 10, just ahead of Mufasa, a prequel to The Lion King, which has recently crossed the impressive milestone of 5 million admissions.
It’s worth noting that The Monkey has, in just one week, nearly matched the total admissions of Longlegs, the previous film from director Osgood Perkins, achieving 147,508 admissions compared to its predecessor’s lifetime total of 174,154, despite a slightly larger release footprint (250 copies versus 200).
Sources: CBO – Box Office