A new poster has been released for upcoming movie The Cat In the Hat which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 27th February 2026
• It is due for release in North America on 27th February 2026
• It stars among others Bill Hader (Her) and Matt Berry (Rogue Trooper)
• It is directed by Alessandro Carloni (The Cat In the Hat)
• The movie also stars Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez and Quinta Brunson

Synopsis for The Cat In the Hat

The Cat in the Hat attempts to cheer up a pair of siblings when they move into a new town.

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

The Marvel Cinematic Universe from Disney continues the move along with a new movie Thunderbolts which has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate violence, threat, language

The movie stars Florence Pugh who has previously been seen in the MCU movie Black Widow as well as Dont Worry Darling, the movie also stars Lewis Pullman who has previously been seen in Them That Follow and The Ballad of Lefty Brown.

The movie is directed by Jake Schreier who has previously been in the directors chair for Robot and Frank and Paper Towns.

Movie Synopsis

With the Avengers out of action a group of misfit superheroes face their troubled pasts as they resist a plot to eliminate them.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Thunderbolts
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, language
• Release date: 1st May 2025
• Runtime: 127 minutes (2 hours 07 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Jake Schreier
• Starring:
  • Florence Pugh
  • Lewis Pullman
  • David Harbour

BBFC movie page

This weekend, Friday 24th January 2025, there are 7 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, for the number 1 spot?

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.

• Flight Risk
• Presence
• Brave the Dark
• The Colors Within
• Inheritance
• The Girl With the Needle
• Bau: Artist At War

Flight Risk

• The movie is directed by Mel Gibson, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Mel Gibson also directed Hacksaw Ridge in 2017 which grossed $67.2 Mil. in the US and grossed $180.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Michelle Dockery who also starred in Self/Less (2015).
• The film also stars Mark Wahlberg who's last movie was Arthur the King (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Presence

• The movie is directed by Steven Soderbergh, it is the directors 37th movie.
• Steven Soderbergh also directed Solaris in 2003.
• It stars Lucy Liu who also starred in Shanghai Noon (2000).
• The film also stars Julia Fox who's last movie was No Sudden Move (2021).
• Steven Soderbergh directed Julia Fox in and No Sudden Move
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Brave the Dark

• The movie is directed by Damian Harris, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Damian Harris also directed Mercy in 2000.
• It stars Jared Harris who also starred in White Lies (1997).
• Damian Harris directed Jared Harris in and The Rachel Papers
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Colors Within

• The movie is directed by Naoko Yamada, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Naoko Yamada also directed K-On!: The Movie in 2011.
• It stars Sayu Suzukawa who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Akari Takaishi who's last movie was My Happy Marriage (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Inheritance

• The movie is directed by Neil Burger, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Neil Burger also directed Voyagers in 2021.
• It stars Phoebe Dynevor who also starred in Fair Play (2023).
• The film also stars Rhys Ifans who's last movie was Venom: The Last Dance (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Girl With the Needle

• The movie is directed by Magnus von Horn, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Magnus von Horn also directed The Here After in 2016.
• It stars Vic Carmen Sonne who also starred in Godland (2022).
• The film also stars Trine Dyrholm who's last movie was The Almond and the Seahorse (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Bau: Artist At War

• The movie is directed by Sean McNamara, it is the directors 44th movie.
• Sean McNamara also directed Treehouse Hostage in 1999.
• It stars Emile Hirsch who also starred in Just Jim (2015).
• The film also stars Inbar Lavi who's last movie was For the Love of Money (2012).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

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

Next week there are 5 new movies released

• Panda Bear In Africa - Monday, 14th October - streaming
• Feng Shen 2 - Wednesday, 29th January - limited release
• Dog Man - Friday, 31st January
• Companion - Friday, 31st January
• Game of Power - Sunday, 2nd February

Last weekend Moana 2 was at the top of the North American box office, there are 7 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

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.

• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
• Oh Canada
• The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh
• Kraven the Hunter
• September 5
• Carry-On
• Elton John: Never Too Late

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

• The movie is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Kenji Kamiyama also directed Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime in 2005.
• It stars Brian Cox who also starred in The Affair of the Necklace (2001).
• The film also stars Luke Pasqualino who's last movie was Medusa Deluxe (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Oh Canada

• The movie is directed by Paul Schrader, it is the directors 27th movie.
• Paul Schrader also directed Light Sleeper in 1992.
• It stars Richard Gere who also starred in When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun (2013).
• The film also stars Uma Thurman who's last movie was The Kill Room (2023).
• Richard Gere and Uma Thurman have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Movie 43 in 2013 and Final Analysis in 1992.
• Paul Schrader directed Richard Gere in and American Gigolo
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh

• The movie is directed by Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam also directed The Flight Before Christmas in 2008.
• It stars Matthew Whelan who also starred in The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Kraven the Hunter

• The movie is directed by J.C. Chandor, it is the directors 5th movie.
• J.C. Chandor also directed A Most Violent Year in 2015.
• It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who also starred in The Illusionist (2006).
• The film also stars Russell Crowe who's last movie was The Exorcism (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

September 5

• The movie is from director Tim Fehlbaum.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Peter Sarsgaard who also starred in The Lie (2018).
• The film also stars John Magaro who's last movie was Showing Up (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Carry-On

• The movie is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Jaume Collet-Serra also directed Goal II: Living the Dream in 2007.
• It stars Taron Egerton who also starred in Sing (2016).
• The film also stars Jason Bateman who's last movie was Air (2023).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Elton John: Never Too Late

• The movie is directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• R.J. Cutler and David Furnish also directed If I Stay in 2014 which grossed $50.5 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Elton John who also starred in Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

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

Next week there are 8 new movies released

• Blink - Friday, 4th October - streaming
• Terrifier 3 - Friday, 11th October
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Friday, 20th December
• Mufasa: The Lion King - Friday, 20th December
• The Six Triple Eight - Friday, 6th December - streaming
• Juror #2 - Friday, 1st November - streaming
• The Room Next Door - Friday, 20th December - limited release
• The Count of Monte-Cristo - Friday, 20th December

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie Babygirl which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Nicole Kidman (The Goldfinch) and Harris Dickinson (Beach Rats)
• It is directed by Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies)
• The movie also stars Antonio Banderas, Jean Reno and Sophie Wilde
• The UK release date is 10th January 2025
• And the release date in North America is 25th December 2024

Synopsis for Babygirl

A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with a much younger intern.

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