Lionsgates Michael Tops UK Home Entertainment Chart; Project Hail Mary Holds Second Place
Lionsgate’s biopic Michael surged to No. 1 on the Official Film Chart for the week ending 17 June 2026, a week after its digital release on 9 June. The film, starring Jaafar Jackson as the late pop icon, dominates the UK home‑entertainment market, while Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary sits in second place and Paramount’s Scream 7 jumps to third.
Debuting at the top, Michael entered the chart as a new entry, moving from no previous position. The biopic launched on digital retailers on 9 June and has already raked in $935 million worldwide, including $363.5 million in North America. Its home‑entertainment sales mirror the strong appetite for a soundtrack‑heavy story that traces Jackson’s life from childhood to his death, and critics have highlighted Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal as a key driver of the film’s appeal.
In the same week, Project Hail Mary (rank 2, previous week 1) slipped to its fifth week on the chart after a brief drop in the first week. The Ryan Gosling‑starrer, based on Andy Weir’s novel, delivered a solid theatrical run and continues to sell in the home‑entertainment market.
Paramount’s Scream 7 (rank 3, previous week 22) leapt 19 spots to reach the third position in its sixth week of sales. The franchise’s latest installment, featuring the return of key cast members, has seen a resurgence in home‑entertainment purchases.
Warner Bros. introduced Mortal Kombat II as a new entry at No. 4. The action‑adventure, starring Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford and Tati Gabrielle, has earned almost $129 million worldwide, with $79.5 million in North America.
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash (rank 5, previous week 2) slipped three places to its eleventh week on the chart.
Universal’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (rank 6, previous week 3) also dropped three spots, marking its fourth week.
Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers (rank 7, previous week 10) moved up three positions in its sixth week.
Warner’s One Battle After Another (rank 8, previous week RE) returned to the top 10 in its thirtieth week. The Oscar‑winning film’s re‑entry follows a period of steady sales.
Warner’s Sinners (rank 9, previous week RE) re‑entered the top 10 in its fifty‑third week.
Universal’s Jurassic World Rebirth (rank 10, previous week RE) entered the top 10 in its forty‑third week.
The Official Film Chart is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC) using sales data collected from retailers through the market‑research firm Kantar. The chart includes both physical and digital home‑entertainment purchases, such as DVDs, Blu‑ray discs and digital downloads, and is published every Friday, representing the UK market.
The current chart snapshot shows a mix of new releases, long‑running titles and franchise entries maintaining strong sales. Lionsgate’s Michael leads the list, reflecting the film’s continued popularity in the home‑entertainment segment.
