Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 17th November 2023, there are 9 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Marvels from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
• May December
• Best. Christmas. Ever!
• Next Goal Wins
• Trolls Band Together
• The Prince of Egypt: The Musical
• Rustin
• Saltburn
• Thanksgiving

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

• The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Francis Lawrence also directed I Am Legend in 2007 which grossed $256.4 Mil. in the US and grossed $584 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rachel Zegler who also starred in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).
• The film also stars Tom Blyth who was last seen in Benediction (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

May December

• The movie is directed by Todd Haynes, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Todd Haynes also directed I'm Not There in 2007 which grossed $4 Mil. in the US and grossed $11.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Natalie Portman who also starred in Annihilation (2018).
• The film also stars Julianne Moore who was last seen in Sharper (2023).
• Todd Haynes directed Julianne Moore in Far From Heaven
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Best. Christmas. Ever!

• The movie is directed by Mary Lambert, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Mary Lambert also directed Pet Sematary II in 1992.
• It stars Heather Graham who also starred in My Dead Boyfriend (2016).
• The film also stars Brandy Norwood who was last seen in The Perfect Match (2016).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

Next Goal Wins

• The movie is directed by Taika Waititi, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Taika Waititi also directed Hunt For the Wilderpeople in 2016.
• It stars Michael Fassbender who also starred in Hunger (2008).
• The film also stars Oscar Kightley who was last seen in Moana (2016).
• Taika Waititi directed Oscar Kightley in Hunt For the Wilderpeople
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Trolls Band Together

• The movie is directed by Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz also directed Trolls in 2016 which grossed $153.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $344.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Justin Timberlake who also starred in The Open Road (2009).
• The film also stars Anna Kendrick who was last seen in Alice, Darling (2023).
• Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Trolls World Tour in 2020 and Trolls in 2016.
• Walt Dohrn directed Justin Timberlake in Trolls
• Walt Dohrn directed Anna Kendrick in Trolls World Tour
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Prince of Egypt: The Musical

• The movie is from director Scott Schwartz and Brett Sullivan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Luke Brady who also starred in The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (2023).
• The film also stars Liam Tamne who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Rustin

• The movie is directed by George C. Wolfe, it is the directors 6th movie.
• George C. Wolfe also directed Lackawanna Blues in 2005.
• It stars Colman Domingo who also starred in Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013).
• The film also stars Aml Ameen who was last seen in Dead Shot (2023).
• They also appeared together in Lee Daniels' The Butler in 2013.
• George C. Wolfe directed Colman Domingo in Ma Raineys Black Bottom
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Saltburn

• The movie is directed by Emerald Fennell, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Emerald Fennell also directed Promising Young Woman in 2020 which grossed $6.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $17.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Barry Keoghan who also starred in The Green Knight (2021).
• The film also stars Jacob Elordi who was last seen in The Sweet East (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Thanksgiving

• The movie is directed by Eli Roth, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Eli Roth also directed Death Wish in 2018.
• It stars Rick Hoffman who also starred in Blood Work (2002).
• The film also stars Gina Gershon who was last seen in Emily the Criminal (2022).
• Eli Roth directed Rick Hoffman in Hostel Part II
• Eli Roth directed Gina Gershon in Borderlands
• 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 8 new movies released

• Leo - Tuesday, 21st November - streaming
• Napoleon - Wednesday, 22nd November - limited release
• Good Burger 2 - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Wish - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Betrayal - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Genie - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Dream Scenario - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Smoke Sauna Sisterhood - Friday, 24th November - limited release

The success of The Hunger Games series of movie sparked of a passion for more in the series from its fans and The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, the first in a prequel series has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate violence, threat, drug misuse.

A new cast is featured in the prequel movie which is headed up by Rachel Zegler who has previously appeared in Shazam Fury of the Gods and West Side Story~2020 and is set to star in the upcoming Snow White~2024 live action remake, it also stars Hunter Schafer who has previously lent his voice to Belle The Dragon and the Freckled Princess.

The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence who is no stranger to the series as he directed The Hunger Games Catching Fire, The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 and The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2

Movie Synopsis

A dark and brooding story of betrayal and mistrust, this sci-fi fantasy prequel sees a singer paired with a conflicted mentor in a deadly game.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, drug misuse
• Release date: 17th November 2023
• Runtime: 157 minutes (1 hours 48 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Francis Lawrence
• Starring:
  • Rachel Zegler
  • Hunter Schafer
  • Jason Schwartzman

BBFC movie page

Lady GaGa gives an Oscar worthy performance in director Ridley Scott's next movie about the famous Gucci fashion empire and the ruthless length they stretch to keep their brand alive.

The movie stars Lady GaGa and Adam Driver as Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio Gucci, as well as the likes of Salma Hayek and Jared Leto.

The movie is directed by Oscar winner Ridley Scott who brought us The Last Duel earlier this year which also starred Adam Driver.

Movie Synopsis

When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge -- and ultimately murder.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: House of Gucci
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: strong language, sex
• Release date: 24th November 2021
• Runtime: 158m (2 hour 38 minutes)
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Salma Hayek

Starring matt Damon and Adam Drive, and directed by Ridley Scott, The Last Duel gets its first trailer.

Watch the new trailer for #TheLastDuel a tale of betrayal & vengeance directed by Ridley Scott & starring Jodie Comer, Adam Driver, Matt Damon & Ben Affleck. In theatres October 15. pic.twitter.com/TpwsbmxXtx

— The Last Duel (@TheLastDuelFilm) July 20, 2021

The period piece is based on the book of the same name and takes place in 14th Century France where a women accuses her husbands best friend of rape.

Unable to do anything legally, he challenges the friend to a duel, it is known as the last known duel to take place.

the movie currently has a release date of 15th October 2021 in the UK and North America.