New accounts filed by United Cinemas International (Ireland) Ltd show that despite the slight lift in revenues, pre-tax losses increased by 70 per cent from €4.7 million in 2023 to €8.06 million last year.

The composer said he was ‘rather surprised’ but ‘very happy’ to see the music shortlisted for best original score at the Oscars.

The Irish actor turned heads alongside the King, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington.