UK box office: A view to a killing

Box office for sequels and franchise entries is always skewed, even more than normal, towards the first few days. Box office for the sequel to Casino Royale was always expected to be big. But Quantum of Solace exceeded expectations with the UK’s biggest ever three-day opening of £15.4m. Casino Royale opened two years ago with a four-day “weekend” of £13.4m.