FILM Madfabulous shot in Anglesey continues to enjoy remarkable success in cinemas across Wales, with one venue reporting that it has become its highest-grossing film of the year.
Pontio Arts Centre in Bangor has extended the film's run for a third week after strong demand from audiences, with the film outperforming major Hollywood releases at the cinema.
The success is being hailed as evidence of the appetite for Welsh-made films and local storytelling, with audiences embracing the story of Henry Paget, the fifth Marquess of Anglesey.
Dion Hughes, Cinema Co-ordinator at Pontio Arts Centre said: "Madfabulous has drawn record-breaking crowds to Pontio Cinema in Bangor, surpassing even The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Super Mario Galaxy Movie to become our top-grossing film of 2026 at the cinema.
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"Its popularity has prompted us to add extra screenings to meet demand. Seeing hundreds of local filmgoers fill our venue has filled us with pride and reaffirmed the enduring importance of cinema in our communities, even as others close across the UK.
"The response has been overwhelmingly positive - from the special Henry Paget exhibition in our foyer to two sold-out Q&As with Celyn Jones.
"A story once little known is now woven into our local lore. It has been a privilege to support the film and its team."
The visually extravagant and beautifully shot film explores the real-life story of Henry Paget, the 5th Marquis of Anglesey - an aristocrat remembered for his lavish lifestyle, theatrical flair and refusal to conform to society’s expectations.
The production was filmed at Plas Newydd - the ancestral home of the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, situated on the banks of the Menai Strait.
Scenes were also shot in Glynllifon Estate (Plas Glynllifon) near Caernarfon, Pwllheli and Penrhyn Castle in Llandygai.
Madfabulous director Celyn Jones said: "Madfabulous has caught the hearts and imaginations of the people, local and beyond. To sit in full cinemas and see a myriad of ages and backgrounds, all there to enjoy the same thing, is so humbling.
"For North Wales to feel so celebrated and seen, and for them to show the love right back, is astonishing.
"This is our love letter to North Wales and that letter is being received with love and appreciation, which is so fitting for Henry who, no doubt, would have loved the attention.
"Dion is incredible, the service he provides his audiences and filmmakers at Pontio is second to none.
"I can't wait to make more films for the people of North Wales."
Madfabulous is now showing in cinemas.
Read our interview with director Celyn Jones here.
Head to https://www.pontio.co.uk/en/events/madfabulous to book tickets to watch Madfabulous at Pontio.
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