This week there are 12 new films released in countries around the globe looking to hit their box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top global movie, How to Train Your Dragon, for the number 1 spot?

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.

• 28 Years Later
• Elio
• High Five
• Dangerous Animals
• Clown In a Cornfield
• Bride Hard
• The Penguin Lessons
• Kneecap
• The Friend
• Novocaine

28 Years Later

• The movie is directed by Danny Boyle, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Danny Boyle also directed Slumdog Millionaire in 2008 which grossed $378.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jack O'Connell who also starred in Little Fish (2020).
• The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who's last movie was Nosferatu (2024).
• They also appeared together in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in 2026.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / Denmark / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / India / Israel / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Netherlands / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Romania / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Elio

• The movie is directed by Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian also directed Coco in 2018 which grossed $807.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Yonas Kibreab who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Zoe Saldana who's last movie was Emilia Pérez (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Canada / Denmark / Ecuador / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Ireland / Italy / Mexico / New Zealand / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Romania / Singapore / South Korea / Thailand / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States

High Five

• The movie is directed by Kang Hyoung-chul, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kang Hyoung-chul also directed Sunny in 2011.
• It stars Park Jin-young who also starred in The Taste of Money (2012).
• The film also stars Oh Jung-se who's last movie was Swing Kids (2018).
• Kang Hyoung-chul directed Oh Jung-se in Tazza: The Hidden Card, and Swing Kids
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Hong Kong / Macau / New Zealand / Taiwan / United States

Dangerous Animals

• The movie is directed by Sean Byrne, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Sean Byrne also directed The Loved Ones in 2009.
• It stars Hassie Harrison who also starred in Fat Camp (2017).
• The film also stars Jai Courtney who's last movie was Runt (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Japan / Singapore / South Korea

Clown In a Cornfield

• The movie is directed by Eli Craig and Eli Craig, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Eli Craig and Eli Craig also directed Little Evil in 2017.
• It stars Katie Douglas who also starred in Clown In a Cornfield (2025).
• The film also stars Aaron Abrams who's last movie was Code 8 (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Kazakhstan / Russia

Bride Hard

• The movie is directed by Simon West, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Simon West also directed Skyfire in 2019 which grossed $20.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rebel Wilson who also starred in Small Apartments (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 in 2012, Pitch Perfect 3 in 2017 and Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Taiwan / United States

The Penguin Lessons

• The movie is directed by Peter Cattaneo, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Peter Cattaneo also directed The Rocker in 2008 which grossed $8.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Steve Coogan who also starred in Tropic Thunder (2008).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Russia

Kneecap

• The movie is directed by Rich Peppiatt, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Rich Peppiatt also directed One Rogue Reporter in 2024.
• It stars Moglai Bap who also starred in Kneecap (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  France / South Korea

The Friend

• The movie is directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Scott McGehee and David Siegel also directed Bee Season in 2005.
• It stars Bill Murray who also starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
• The film also stars Naomi Watts who's last movie was Emmanuelle (2024).
• They also appeared together in St Vincent in 2014.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Germany

Novocaine

• The movie is directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Dan Berk and Robert Olsen also directed Body in 2015.
• It stars Jack Quaid who also starred in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013).
• The film also stars Amber Midthunder who's last movie was Opus (2025).
• 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 18 new movies released gloabally

• F1 - From Wednesday, 25th June
• M3GAN 2.0 - From Wednesday, 25th June
• Elio - From Wednesday, 25th June
• 28 Years Later - From Wednesday, 25th June
• Memoir of a Snail - From Friday, 27th June
• One to One: John & Yoko - From Thursday, 26th June
• Shadow Force - From Thursday, 26th June
• Sorry Baby - From Friday, 27th June
• The Ritual - From Thursday, 26th June
• The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - From Thursday, 26th June
• The Most Precious of Cargoes - From Friday, 27th June
• Night of the Zoopocalypse - From Friday, 27th June
• Detective Conan: One Eyed Flashback - From Wednesday, 25th June
• Bride Hard - From Thursday, 26th June
• Novocaine - From Friday, 14th March
• Hot Milk - From Friday, 27th June
• Sneaks - From Friday, 18th April
• Chicken Town - From Friday, 27th June

This weekend, Friday 20th June 2025, there are 4 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, How to Train Your Dragon, 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.

• Elio
• Bride Hard
• 28 Years Later
• High Five

Elio

• The movie is directed by Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian also directed Coco in 2018 which grossed $210.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $807.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Yonas Kibreab who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Zoe Saldana who's last movie was Emilia Pérez (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Bride Hard

• The movie is directed by Simon West, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Simon West also directed Stolen in 2012.
• It stars Rebel Wilson who also starred in Senior Year (2022).
• 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 2 in 2015 and Pitch Perfect in 2012.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

28 Years Later

• The movie is directed by Danny Boyle, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Danny Boyle also directed The Beach in 2000 which grossed $39.8 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Jack O'Connell who also starred in Money Monster (2016).
• The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who's last movie was Nosferatu (2024).
• They also appeared together in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in 2026.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

High Five

• The movie is directed by Kang Hyoung-chul, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kang Hyoung-chul also directed Scandal Makers in 2008.
• It stars Park Jin-young who also starred in Innocence (2020).
• The film also stars Oh Jung-se who's last movie was Swing Kids (2018).
• Kang Hyoung-chul directed Oh Jung-se in Tazza: The Hidden Card, and Swing Kids
• 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 6 new movies released

• Novocaine - Friday, 14th March
• Sneaks - Friday, 18th April
• M3GAN 2.0 - Friday, 27th June
• F1 - Friday, 27th June
• Sorry Baby - Friday, 27th June - limited release
• Hot Milk - Friday, 27th June

This weekend, Friday 20th June 2025, there are 2 new films released in the UK and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, How to Train Your Dragon, 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.

• 28 Years Later
• Elio

28 Years Later

• The movie is directed by Danny Boyle, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Danny Boyle also directed Trance in 2013 which grossed £4.5 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Jack O'Connell who also starred in Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022).
• The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who's last movie was Nosferatu (2024).
• They also appeared together in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in 2026.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Elio

• The movie is directed by Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian also directed Coco in 2018 which grossed £18 Mil. in the UK and grossed $807.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Yonas Kibreab who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Zoe Saldana who's last movie was Emilia Pérez (2024).
• 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 3 new movies released

• F1 - Wednesday, 25th June
• Chicken Town - Friday, 27th June
• M3GAN 2.0 - Friday, 27th June

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

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 13th June 2025
• It is due for release in North America on 13th June 2025
• It stars among others America Ferrera ($5.15/Hr) and Brad Garrett (Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby)
• It is directed by Adrian Molina (Coco)
• The movie also stars Jameela Jamil, Yonas Kibreab and

Synopsis for Elio

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

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

UK Box Office Weekend Report 21st - 23rd July 2023: Barbie makes its UK debut with an £18 Million plus debut, Oppenheimer debuts with £10 Million Making its debut at the top of the UK box office this weekend with a debut of £18.5 Million is the Greta Gerwig directed movie Barbie.

The movie is the 4th top debuting movie in the month of July and is the 8th top grossing movie so far in 2023.

The second part of the Barbenhiemer weekend, Oppenheimer makes its debut in the runner up spot with a fantastic £10.8 Million.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 21st - 23rd July 2023

• The movie is a new entry at number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £10,891,486 over its debut weekend
• The movie is the 15th top grossing film so far in 2023

• The movie goes down the chart to number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £2,891,093 over the weekend, a 72% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £16,434,929 over 2 weeks of release
• The movie is the 11th top grossing film so far in 2023
• The movie is a sequel to Mission:Impossible - Fallout which took £13,357,630 at the box office after 2 weeks in cinemas.

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £677,203 over the weekend, a 62% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £17,999,463 over 4 weeks of release
• The movie is the 9th top grossing film so far in 2023
• The movie is a sequel to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull which took £35,586,886 at the box office after 4 weeks in cinemas.