The original Toy Story trilogy is by many considered one of the best in cinema history, now here we are on the 5th movie in the series, which has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild bad language, rude humour

Like all the previous movies in the series this one stars Tom Hanks who has been seen in movies like Cloud Atlas and The Bonfire of the Vanities, it also stars Tim Allen whos credits include Joe Somebody and >Santa Clause 2

This time around the movie is directed by Andrew Stanton who has previously helmed A Bugs Life and Finding Dory

Movie Synopsis

In their latest adventure, the toys find their future under threat when their young owner, Bonnie, falls under the spell of a smart tablet.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Toy Story 5
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild bad language, rude humour
• Release date: 16th June 2026
• Runtime: 102 minutes (1 hours 42 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Andrew Stanton
• Starring:
  • Tom Hanks
  • Tim Allen
  • Joan Cusack

BBFC movie page

The long awaited re-telling of the classic 80's TV animated series and Dolph Lungren movie Masters of the Universe has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, innuendo, language.

The movie stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man who has previously been seen in The Watcher In the Woods~2017 and this years The Sheep Detectives, it also stars Camila Mendes who has starred in Upgraded and Do Revenge.

Directing the movie is Travis Knight who has previously been in charge of Wildwood and Bumblebee.

Movie Synopsis

Fantasy adventure in which a man must return to his home planet in order to fulfil his destiny and protect his Kingdom from a tyrannical ruler.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Masters of the Universe~2026
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate fantasy violence, innuendo, language
• Release date: 5th June 2026
• Runtime: 141 minutes (2 hours 21 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Travis Knight
• Starring:
  • Nicholas Galitzine
  • Camila Mendes
  • Idris Elba

BBFC movie page

With Michael~2025 currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challenge it for the US box office crown?

As well as the movies released in cinemas this weekend this list also includes a number of the top movies released on streaming platforms.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
• I Love Boosters
• Tuner
• The Salt Path
• Stolen Kingdom
• Corporate Retreat
• Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

• The movie is directed by Jon Favreau, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Jon Favreau also directed Chef in 2014 which grossed $31.4 Mil. in the US and grossed $48.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Pedro Pascal who also starred in Triple Frontier (2019).
• The film also stars Sigourney Weaver who's last movie was Dust Bunny (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

I Love Boosters

• The movie is directed by Boots Riley, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Boots Riley also directed Sorry to Bother You in 2018.
• It stars Keke Palmer who also starred in Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure (2010).
• The film also stars Naomi Ackie who's last movie was Shelter (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Tuner

• The movie is directed by Daniel Roher, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Daniel Roher also directed The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist in 2026.
• It stars Leo Woodall who also starred in Nuremberg (2025).
• The film also stars Dustin Hoffman who's last movie was Megalopolis (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

The Salt Path

• The movie is directed by Marianne Elliott, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Marianne Elliott also directed Angels In America Part One Millenium Approaches: NT Live 2017 in 2017.
• It stars Jason Isaacs who also starred in A Cure For Wellness (2017).
• The film also stars Gillian Anderson who's last movie was TRON: Ares (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Stolen Kingdom

• The movie is from director Joshua Bailey.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Patrick Spikes who also starred in Stolen Kingdom (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Corporate Retreat

• The movie is from director Aaron Fisher.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Odeya Rush who also starred in We Are What We Are (2013).
• The film also stars Sasha Lane who's last movie was Twisters (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

• The movie is from director Andrew Bernstein.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars John Krasinski who also starred in Nobody Walks (2012).
• The film also stars Sienna Miller who's last movie was Horizon: An American Saga (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 2 new movies released

• Tuner - Friday, 22nd May
• Backrooms - Friday, 29th May

It has been while since the last big screen Star Wars outing, Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker, but with the success of the TV series Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu gets the treatment - the movie has been given a 12A age rating for moderate violence, threat, injury detail.

As with the TV show Pedro Pascal stars as The Mandalorian, he has also starred in Drive-Away Dolls and Sisters~2005, it also stars Sigourney Weaver who has been seen in Imaginary Heroes and The Meyerowitz Stories: New and Selected.

The movie is directed by Jon Favreau who created the TV show and has directed movies like Zathura: A Space Adventure and Chef.

Movie Synopsis

The Mandalorian and his young apprentice Grogu hunt down imperial fugitives after the fall of the Empire.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, injury detail
• Release date: 22nd May 2026
• Runtime: 132 minutes (2 hours 12 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Jon Favreau
• Starring:
  • Pedro Pascal
  • Sigourney Weaver
  • Jeremy Allen White

BBFC movie page

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie The Magic Faraway Tree which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Ben Gregor
• It stars Andrew Garfield (After the Hunt) and Claire Foy (My Son) among others.
• The movie also stars Nicola Coughlan, Rebecca Ferguson and Jennifer Saunders
• The release date in the UK is 27th March 2026
• While the North American release date is set for 1st January 1970
• Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy appeared together in Breathe

Synopsis for The Magic Faraway Tree

A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

Check out the Salty Popcorn movie page for more information on this upcoming film.