Quantum Boosted UK Box Office
In 2008

According to figures released by the UK Film Council (UKFC), Quantum of Solace contributed to a 5% increase in British Box Office takings during 2008.

On  the first Friday it opened nationwide, Quantum took an amazing £4.94m, beating the £2.9m made by Casino Royale on its opening day. Overall, Quantum raked in £51m in the UK during 2008, making it the second most popular film in the UK after the film version of Abba: The Musical. Interestingly, Bond beat the Bat: the Christian Bale batman movie The Dark Knight came third, making £49m in the UK.

UKFC officials also pointed to the high quality and range of films on offer during 2008, which may also have helped maintain film earnings in Britain despite the start of the credit crunch.