This weekend, Friday 23rd October 2026, there are 8 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Street Fighter, 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.

• Clayface
• Kung-Fu Soccer
• Klara and the Sun
• Wildwood
• Ali G: Who Iz I?
• Fjord
• A Talent For Murder
• Go For Broke 2

Clayface

• The movie is directed by James Watkins, it is the directors 6th movie.
• James Watkins also directed Bastille Day in 2016 which grossed $50.3 K in the US and grossed $14.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Tom Rhys Harries who also starred in Hot Property (2016).
• The film also stars Naomi Ackie who's last movie was Shelter (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Kung-Fu Soccer

• The movie is directed by Stephen Chow, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Stephen Chow also directed The New King of Comedy in 2019 and grossed $94.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Zhang Xiaofei who also starred in Malice (2025).
• The film also stars Dilraba Dilmurat who's last movie was Namiya (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Klara and the Sun

• The movie is directed by Taika Waititi, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Taika Waititi also directed Eagle Vs. Shark in 2007 which grossed $106.8 K in the US.
• It stars Jenna Ortega who also starred in Winter Spring Summer Or Fall (2024).
• The film also stars Mia Tharia who's last movie was September Says (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Wildwood

• The movie is directed by Travis Knight, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Travis Knight also directed Masters of the Universe in 2026 which grossed $64.8 Mil. in the US and grossed $109.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee who also starred in Secret Society of Second Born Royals (2020).
• The film also stars Jacob Tremblay who's last movie was The Toxic Avenger (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Ali G: Who Iz I?

• The movie is directed by Sacha Baron Cohen, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Sacha Baron Cohen also directed Ali G: Who Iz I? in 2026.
• It stars Sacha Baron Cohen who also starred in Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted (2012).
• The film also stars Morgana Robinson who's last movie was A Bird Flew In (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Fjord

• The movie is directed by Cristian Mungiu, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Cristian Mungiu also directed 4 Months 3 Weeks 2 Days in 2008.
• It stars Sebastian Stan who also starred in A Different Man (2024).
• The film also stars Renate Reinsve who's last movie was Backrooms (2026).
• They also appeared together in A Different Man in 2024.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

A Talent For Murder

• The movie is directed by Anton Corbijn, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Anton Corbijn also directed Life in 2015.
• It stars Helen Mirren who also starred in Cal (1984).
• The film also stars Alden Ehrenreich who's last movie was Weapons (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Go For Broke 2

• The movie is directed by Marc Ma, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Marc Ma also directed Wolf Hiding in 2023 and grossed $12.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jun who also starred in Seventeen Tour 'Follow' Again to Cinemas (2024).
• 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 2 new movies released

• Queen At Sea - Friday, 30th October
• Wicker - Friday, 30th October

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

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 23rd October 2026
• It is due for release in North America on 23rd October 2026
• It stars among others Naomi Ackie (The Corrupted) and Max Minghella (Horns)
• It is directed by James Watkins (Bastille Day)
• The movie also stars Tom Rhys Harries, and

Synopsis for Clayface

A disfigured actor transforms into a shape-shifting entity whose body is made entirely of clay.

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

Released globaly this week there are 22 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Beetlejuice Beetlejuice from the top of the global box office.

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.

• Speak No Evil
• Uglies
• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
• Hellboy: The Crooked Man
• How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
• The Critic
• The Killer's Game
• Lee
• Kinds of Kindness
• Spring Garden

Speak No Evil

• The movie is directed by James Watkins, it is the directors 4th movie.
• James Watkins also directed Bastille Day in 2016 which grossed $50.3K in the US and grossed $14.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars James McAvoy who also starred in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him (2013).
• The film also stars Mackenzie Davis who's last movie was Swimming Home (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Belgium / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Latvia / Mexico / Mexico / Netherlands / Norway / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States / Vietnam

Uglies

• The movie is directed by McG, it is the directors 14th movie.
• McG also directed Charlie's Angels in 2000 which grossed $125.3 Mil. in the US and grossed $264.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Joey King who also starred in The Princess (2022).
• The film also stars Chase Stokes who's last movie was The Beach House (2018).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / India / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Netherlands / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / United Kingdom / United States / Vietnam

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

• The movie is directed by Tim Burton, it is the directors 22nd movie.
• Tim Burton also directed Sleepy Hollow in 2000 which grossed $101.1 Mil. in the US and grossed $206.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Michael Keaton who also starred in Knox Goes Away (2024).
• The film also stars Winona Ryder who's last movie was Haunted Mansion (2023).
• They also appeared together in Beetlejuice in 1988.
• Tim Burton directed Michael Keaton in Batman Returns, Beetlejuice, Batman, and Dumbo
• Tim Burton directed Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Frankenweenie
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / Denmark / France / Germany

Hellboy: The Crooked Man

• The movie is directed by Brian Taylor, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Brian Taylor also directed Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance in 2012 which grossed $51.8 Mil. in the US and grossed $132.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jack Kesy who also starred in The Killer (2023).
• The film also stars Jefferson White who's last movie was Civil War (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  India / Latvia / Lithuania / Philippines

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

• The movie is from director Pat Boonnitipat.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Putthipong Assaratanakul who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Usha Seamkhum who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Singapore / Thailand / United States

The Critic

• The movie is directed by Anand Tucker, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Anand Tucker also directed Hilary and Jackie in 1999.
• It stars Gemma Arterton who also starred in Rogue Agent (2022).
• The film also stars Ian McKellen who's last movie was Hamlet (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / United Kingdom / United States

The Killer's Game

• The movie is directed by J.J. Perry, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• J.J. Perry also directed Day Shift in 2022.
• It stars Sofia Boutella who also starred in Argylle (2024).
• The film also stars Lucy Cork who's last movie was The Union (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Russia / Ukraine / United States

Lee

• The movie is from director Ellen Kuras.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kate Winslet who also starred in Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001).
• The film also stars Alexander Skarsgård who's last movie was Infinity Pool (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / Poland / United Kingdom

Kinds of Kindness

• The movie is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Yorgos Lanthimos also directed Poor Things in 2023.
• It stars Emma Stone who also starred in Superbad (2007).
• The film also stars Jesse Plemons who's last movie was Civil War (2024).
• They also appeared together in Bugonia in 2025.
• Yorgos Lanthimos directed Emma Stone in Poor Things, Bugonia, and The Favourite
• Yorgos Lanthimos directed Jesse Plemons in and Bugonia
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Romania / Ukraine

Spring Garden

• The movie is from director Ku Born.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jo Yun-hie who also starred in Spring Garden (2024).
• The film also stars Kim Joo-ryung who's last movie was Memories of Murder (2003).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Singapore / Taiwan

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

Next week there are 29 new movies released gloabally

• Wolfs - From Wednesday, 18th September
• The Substance - From Wednesday, 18th September
• The Substance - From Wednesday, 18th September
• Hellboy: The Crooked Man - From Thursday, 19th September
• Never Let Go - From Thursday, 19th September
• 200% Wolf - From Friday, 20th September
• Strange Darling - From Friday, 20th September
• The Count of Monte-Cristo - From Thursday, 19th September
• Lee - From Thursday, 19th September
• Green Border - From Friday, 20th September
• Speak No Evil - From Wednesday, 18th September
• Hollywoodgate - From Friday, 20th September
• The Forge - From Thursday, 19th September
• Look Back - From Friday, 20th September
• AfrAId - From Thursday, 19th September
• Exhuma - From Friday, 20th September
• Ozi: Voice of the Forest - From Thursday, 19th September
• The Commandants Shadow - From Friday, 20th September
• My Penguin Friend - From Thursday, 19th September
• Kinds of Kindness - From Thursday, 19th September
• Transformers: One - From Friday, 20th September
• It Ends With Us - From Wednesday, 18th September
• Trap - From Friday, 20th September
• Rode College - From Friday, 7th June
• Longlegs - From Friday, 20th September
• The Front Room - From Friday, 20th September
• Slingshot - From Thursday, 19th September
• Project Silence - From Thursday, 19th September
• Starve Acre - From Thursday, 19th September