Last weekend Superman was at the top of the global box office, there are 10 new releases this weekend in countries across the globe, will any of them top the global box office this weekend?

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

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Smurfs
• I Know What You Did Last Summer
• Saiyaara
• Four Letters of Love
• Friendship
• Bride Hard
• Noise
• Cloud
• Eddington
• Bring Her Back

Smurfs

• The movie is directed by Chris Miller, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Chris Miller also directed Puss In Boots in 2011 which grossed $532.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rihanna who also starred in Guava Island (2019).
• The film also stars James Corden who's last movie was Hilda and the Mountain King (2021).
• They also appeared together in Ocean's 8 in 2018.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Canada / China / Croatia / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Japan / Kazakhstan / Mexico / Montenegro / Norway / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Serbia / Singapore / Slovenia / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States / Vietnam

I Know What You Did Last Summer

• The movie is directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Jennifer Kaytin Robinson also directed Do Revenge in 2022.
• It stars Madelyn Cline who also starred in The Map That Leads to You (2025).
• The film also stars Chase Sui Wonders who's last movie was Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Belgium / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / Germany / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Mexico / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Saiyaara

• The movie is directed by Mohit Suri, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Mohit Suri also directed Ek Villain Returns in 2022.
• It stars Aneet Padda who also starred in Salaam Venky (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Germany / India / Ireland / United Kingdom / United States

Four Letters of Love

• The movie is directed by Polly Steele, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Polly Steele also directed Rich, Russian and Living In London in 2015.
• It stars Helena Bonham Carter who also starred in Lady Jane (1986).
• The film also stars Pierce Brosnan who's last movie was The King of Kings (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Estonia / Ireland / United Kingdom

Friendship

• The movie is from director Andrew DeYoung.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Tim Robinson who also starred in Lovelorn (2010).
• The film also stars Paul Rudd who's last movie was Death of a Unicorn (2025).
• They also appeared together in Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers in 2022.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Ireland / United Kingdom

Bride Hard

• The movie is directed by Simon West, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Simon West also directed Purple Mountain in 2008.
• It stars Rebel Wilson who also starred in Pain and Gain (2013).
• The film also stars Anna Camp who's last movie was Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022).
• Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Pitch Perfect 3 in 2017, Pitch Perfect in 2012 and Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Hungary

Noise

• The movie is from director Kim Soo-jin.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Lee Sun-bin who also starred in Noise (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Thailand / Vietnam

Cloud

• The movie is directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kiyoshi Kurosawa also directed Creepy in 2016.
• It stars Masaki Suda who also starred in The Great War of Archimedes (2019).
• The film also stars Kotone Furukawa who's last movie was Gekijo Ban: Acma:Game - Saigo no Kagi (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / United States

Eddington

• The movie is directed by Ari Aster, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Ari Aster also directed Hereditary in 2018.
• It stars Joaquin Phoenix who also starred in The Village (2004).
• The film also stars Deirdre O'Connell who's last movie was Lez Bomb (2018).
• Ari Aster directed Joaquin Phoenix in and Beau Is Afraid
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  France / United States

Bring Her Back

• The movie is directed by Danny Philippou, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Danny Philippou also directed Talk to Me in 2023 which grossed $88.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Billy Barratt who also starred in Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
• The film also stars Sally Hawkins who's last movie was Kensuke's Kingdom (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Philippines / Singapore

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

Next week there are 18 new movies released gloabally

• The Fantastic Four: First Steps - From Wednesday, 23rd July
• Happy Gilmore 2 - From Friday, 25th July
• The Home - From Thursday, 24th July
• Bambi: The Reckoning - From Thursday, 24th July
• Dangerous Animals - From Wednesday, 23rd July
• Boomerang Bro Gets Grounded: The First Movie - Kalahari Waterpark Disaster - From Tuesday, 22nd July
• Sorry, Baby - From Wednesday, 23rd July
• Eddington - From Thursday, 24th July
• I Know What You Did Last Summer - From Wednesday, 23rd July
• Babanbabanban Vampire - From Thursday, 24th July
• Bring Her Back - From Saturday, 26th July
• Memoir of a Snail - From Thursday, 24th July
• On Swift Horses - From Friday, 25th July
• Hot Milk - From Friday, 25th July
• The Life of Chuck - From Thursday, 24th July
• Vermiglio - From Thursday, 24th July
• Smurfs - From Wednesday, 23rd July
• Four Letters of Love - From Thursday, 24th July

With Superman currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge 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.

• I Know What You Did Last Summer
• Cloud
• Guns Up
• Eddington
• Saiyaara
• Smurfs

I Know What You Did Last Summer

• The movie is directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Jennifer Kaytin Robinson also directed Do Revenge in 2022.
• It stars Madelyn Cline who also starred in Boy Erased (2018).
• The film also stars Chase Sui Wonders who's last movie was Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Cloud

• The movie is directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kiyoshi Kurosawa also directed Tokyo Sonata in 2009.
• It stars Masaki Suda who also starred in Fireworks (2017).
• The film also stars Kotone Furukawa who's last movie was Gekijo Ban: Acma:Game - Saigo no Kagi (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Guns Up

• The movie is directed by Edward Drake, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Edward Drake also directed Apex in 2021.
• It stars Kevin James who also starred in You Don't Mess With the Zohan (2008).
• The film also stars Christina Ricci who's last movie was The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Eddington

• The movie is directed by Ari Aster, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Ari Aster also directed Hereditary in 2018 which grossed $44 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Joaquin Phoenix who also starred in Spacecamp (1986).
• The film also stars Deirdre O'Connell who's last movie was Lez Bomb (2018).
• Ari Aster directed Joaquin Phoenix in and Beau Is Afraid
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Saiyaara

• The movie is directed by Mohit Suri, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Mohit Suri also directed Hamari Adhuri Kahani in 2015.
• It stars Aneet Padda who also starred in Salaam Venky (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Smurfs

• The movie is directed by Chris Miller, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Chris Miller also directed Puss In Boots in 2011 which grossed $149.3 Mil. in the US and grossed $532.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rihanna who also starred in Annie (2014).
• The film also stars James Corden who's last movie was Hilda and the Mountain King (2021).
• They also appeared together in Ocean's 8 in 2018.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• 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 5 new movies released

• Babanbabanban Vampire - Thursday, 24th July - limited release
• The Home - Friday, 25th July
• Bambi: The Reckoning - Friday, 25th July - limited release
• Happy Gilmore 2 - Friday, 25th July - streaming
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Friday, 25th July

Last weekend Thunderbolts* was at the top of the global box office, there are 11 new releases this weekend in countries across the globe, will any of them top the global box office this weekend?

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

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Final Destination: Bloodlines
• Hurry Up Tomorrow
• The Legend of Ochi
• Mission:Impossible - The Final Reckoning
• The Surfer
• Yadang: The Snitch
• Hallow Road
• Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
• Good One
• The Substance

Final Destination: Bloodlines

• The movie is directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein also directed Leprechaun Origins in 2014.
• It stars Tony Todd who also starred in Final Destination 3 (2006).
• The film also stars Brec Bassinger who's last movie was 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Lithuania / Malaysia / Mexico / Myanmar / Netherlands / Peru / Poland / Portugal / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Hurry Up Tomorrow

• The movie is directed by Trey Edward Shults, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Trey Edward Shults also directed Krisha in 2015.
• It stars The Weeknd who also starred in Uncut Gems (2019).
• The film also stars Jenna Ortega who's last movie was Death of a Unicorn (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Ireland / Italy / Netherlands / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

The Legend of Ochi

• The movie is from director Isaiah Saxon.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Helena Zengel who also starred in The Legend of Ochi (2025).
• The film also stars Willem Dafoe who's last movie was Saturday Night (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Cambodia / Finland / Peru / Sweden / Uruguay

Mission:Impossible - The Final Reckoning

• The movie is directed by Christopher McQuarrie, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Christopher McQuarrie also directed Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 in 2023 which grossed $567.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Vanessa Kirby who also starred in Pieces of a Woman (2020).
• The film also stars Tom Cruise who's last movie was Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 (2023).
• Vanessa Kirby and Tom Cruise have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Mission:Impossible - Fallout in 2018 and Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 in 2023.
• Christopher McQuarrie directed Vanessa Kirby in Mission:Impossible - Fallout, and Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1
• Christopher McQuarrie directed Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher, Mission:Impossible - Rogue Nation, Mission:Impossible - Fallout, and Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / India / Singapore / South Korea / Taiwan

The Surfer

• The movie is directed by Lorcan Finnegan, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Lorcan Finnegan also directed Nocebo in 2022.
• It stars Nicolas Cage who also starred in Looking Glass (2018).
• The film also stars Finn Little who's last movie was Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Hungary

Yadang: The Snitch

• The movie is from director Hwang Byeng-Gug.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kang Ha-neul who also starred in The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022).
• The film also stars Yoo Hae-jin who's last movie was Exhuma (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Mongolia / Vietnam

Hallow Road

• The movie is directed by Babak Anvari, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Babak Anvari also directed Wounds in 2019.
• It stars Rosamund Pike who also starred in Return to Sender (2015).
• The film also stars Matthew Rhys who's last movie was Saturday Night (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / United Kingdom

Ernest Cole: Lost and Found

• The movie is directed by Raoul Peck, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Raoul Peck also directed Sometimes In April in 2005.
• It stars LaKeith Stanfield who also starred in The Book of Clarence (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Spain

Good One

• The movie is from director India Donaldson.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Lily Collias who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Netherlands / United Kingdom

The Substance

• The movie is directed by Coralie Fargeat, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Coralie Fargeat also directed Revenge in 2017 which grossed $24.7 K globally.
• It stars Demi Moore who also starred in Parasite (1982).
• The film also stars Margaret Qualley who's last movie was Kinds of Kindness (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Japan

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

Next week there are 11 new movies released gloabally

• Mission:Impossible - The Final Reckoning - From Wednesday, 21st May
• Lilo & Stitch - From Wednesday, 21st May
• Fountain of Youth - From Friday, 23rd May
• Fear Street Prom Queen - From Friday, 23rd May
• Final Destination: Bloodlines - From Thursday, 22nd May
• The Marching Band - From Thursday, 22nd May
• Tin Soldier - From Thursday, 22nd May
• The Shrouds - From Friday, 23rd May
• Stelios - From Friday, 23rd May
• Tornado - From Friday, 23rd May
• Doraemon: Nobita's Art World Tales - From Friday, 23rd May

Released in the UK this weekend, Friday, 16th May 2025, there are 5 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Thunderbolts* from the top of the UK box office.

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.

• Final Destination: Bloodlines
• Hurry Up Tomorrow
• The Marching Band
• Hallow Road
• Good One

Final Destination: Bloodlines

• The movie is directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein also directed Leprechaun Origins in 2014.
• It stars Tony Todd who also starred in Final Destination 2 (2003).
• The film also stars Brec Bassinger who's last movie was 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Hurry Up Tomorrow

• The movie is directed by Trey Edward Shults, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Trey Edward Shults also directed Waves in 2020 which grossed £62.9 K in the UK.
• It stars The Weeknd who also starred in Uncut Gems (2019).
• The film also stars Jenna Ortega who's last movie was Death of a Unicorn (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Marching Band

• The movie is directed by Emmanuel Courcol, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Emmanuel Courcol also directed Ceasefire in 2016.
• It stars Benjamin Lavernhe who also starred in SK1 (2014).
• The film also stars Pierre Lottin who's last movie was When Autumn Falls (2025).
• Emmanuel Courcol directed Pierre Lottin in and The Big Hit
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Hallow Road

• The movie is directed by Babak Anvari, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Babak Anvari also directed Under the Shadow in 2016 which grossed £74.7 K in the UK.
• It stars Rosamund Pike who also starred in What We Did On Our Holiday (2014).
• The film also stars Matthew Rhys who's last movie was Saturday Night (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Good One

• The movie is from director India Donaldson.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Lily Collias who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

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

• Mission:Impossible - The Final Reckoning - Friday, 23rd May
• Lilo & Stitch - Friday, 23rd May
• Tornado - Friday, 23rd May
• Fear Street Prom Queen - Friday, 23rd May
• Fountain of Youth - Saturday, 24th May

Each week we present a rundown of the UK box office chart headlines on this same weekend over the last 30 years.

Making headlines were Onward from this time last year, Rango hitting the top of the box office in 2011 and the classic Transpotting which was the bog movie of the week in 1996.

A year ago (2020) -

No. 1 and highest debut: - Onward starring Tom Holland and Chris Pratt and directed by Dan Scanlon

Top total grossing and longest run: - 1917 which had taken £43.4 Million over 9 weeks of release.

Five years ago (2016) -

No. 1 and highest debut: - London Has Fallen starring Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart and directed by Babak Najafi

Top total grossing and longest run: - Star Wars: The Force Awakens which had taken £122.8 Million over 12 weeks of release.

Ten years ago (2011) -

No. 1 and Highest debut: - Rango starring Johnny Depp and Isla Fisher and directed by Gore Verbinski

Top total grossing and longest run: - The Kings Speech which had taken £41.9 Million over 9 weeks of release.

Fifteen years ago (2006) -

No.1 movie: - Date Movie which had been at the top for 2 weeks.

Highest debut: - Syriana directed by Stephen Gaghan and starring Kayvan Novak and George Clooney which entered the box office at number 2.

Longest run: - Brokeback Mountain which had been on the box office for 9 weeks.

Top total grossing: - Chicken Little which had taken £11.8 Million after 4 weeks of release.

Twenty years ago (2001) -

No. 1 movie: - Hannibal which had been at the top for 3 weeks and with a total gross of £17 Million it was also the top total grossing film.

Highest Debut: - Chocolat directed by Lasse Hallstrm and starring Juliette Binoche and Judi Dench which entered the box office at number 2.

Longest run: - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon which had been on the box office for 9 weeks.

Twenty five years ago (1996) -

No. 1 and highest debut: - Trainspotting starring Ewan McGregor and Ewen Bremner and directed by Danny Boyle

Longest run: - Babe which had been on the box office for 13 weeks.

Top total grossing: - Seven which had taken £18.8 Million after 10 weeks of release.

Thirty years ago (1991) -

No. 1 and highest debut: - The Godfather Part III starring Al Pacino and Diane Keaton and directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Longest run: - Home Alone which had been on the box office for 14 weeks.

Top total grossing: - Dances With Wolves which had taken £9.5 Million after 5 weeks of release.