Both films will deliver sizeable preview numbers to inflate their opening weekend box office.
Thanks to the arrival of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and Central Intelligence, and the strong hold for The Secret Life of Pets, overall box office is 5% above average, when compared to the last 52 weekends.
Some cinemas are offering premium-priced packages, including Absolutely Fabulous with Bolly, Darling, and Absolutely Fabulous with Brunch, Darling.
The TV show was in its prime as long ago as the mid-90s, but Absolutely Fabulous has retained significant fan affection.