The U.K.’s home entertainment sector reached an all-time high of £5.7 billion ($7.6 billion) in 2025, marking a 10% increase year-over-year, according to new data released Tuesday by the British Association for Screen Entertainment in partnership with the Official Charts Company.
The record-breaking figures encompass streaming services, digital transactions and physical media sales, with the broader U.K. media and entertainment industry climbing 8% to reach $45.6 billion, up from $40.2 billion in 2024.
Universal’s “Wicked” emerged as the year’s top home entertainment title, generating $23.7 million in combined sales and rentals across all formats, according to Official Charts Company data. The musical adaptation, which stars British actors Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey and was filmed in the U.K., grossed $82 million at the U.K. box office in 2024. Its sequel, “Wicked: For Good,” earned $62 million theatrically in 2025 ahead of its home entertainment debut on Jan. 2.
British talent dominated the year’s top five home entertainment titles.