Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 23rd February 2024, there are 9 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Bob Marley: One Love from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Drive-Away Dolls
• Spaceman
• Io Capitano
• Article 20
• Ordinary Angels
• Red Right Hand
• Article 370
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Hashira Training
• Dragonkeeper

Drive-Away Dolls

• The movie is directed by Ethan Coen, it is the directors 20th movie.
• Ethan Coen also directed Intolerable Cruelty in 2003 which grossed $35.3 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Margaret Qualley who also starred in Sanctuary (2023).
• The film also stars Geraldine Viswanathan who was last seen in Cat Person (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Spaceman

• The movie is directed by Johan Renck, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Johan Renck also directed Downloading Nancy in 2008.
• It stars Adam Sandler who also starred in Grown Ups (2010).
• The film also stars Carey Mulligan who was last seen in Saltburn (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Io Capitano

• The movie is directed by Matteo Garrone, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Matteo Garrone also directed Oreste Pipolo Fotografo Di Matrimoni in 1998.
• It stars Seydou Sarr who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Moustapha Fall who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Article 20

• The movie is directed by Yimou Zhang, it is the directors 30th movie.
• Yimou Zhang also directed Cliff Walkers in 2021 and grossed $181.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jiayin Lei who also starred in A Writer's Odyssey (2021).
• The film also stars Li Ma who was last seen in Yolo (2024).
• Jiayin Lei and Li Ma have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in My People, My Homeland in 2020 and Yolo in 2024.
• Yimou Zhang directed Jiayin Lei in Under the Light
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Ordinary Angels

• The movie is directed by Jon Gunn, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Jon Gunn also directed Like Dandelion Dust in 2009 which grossed $352.8K in the US and grossed $352.8K globally.
• It stars Alan Ritchson who also starred in Romantic Reunion (2019).
• The film also stars Hilary Swank who was last seen in The Good Mother (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Red Right Hand

• The movie is directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms also directed Waffle Street in 2015.
• It stars Andie MacDowell who also starred in Hudson Hawk (1991).
• The film also stars Orlando Bloom who was last seen in Peppa's Cinema Party (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Article 370

• The movie is directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Aditya Suhas Jambhale also directed Baramulla in 2024.
• It stars Yami Gautam who also starred in Kaabil (2017).
• The film also stars Priyamani who was last seen in Neru (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Hashira Training

• The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Haruo Sotozaki also directed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village in 2023.
• It stars Natsuki Hanae who also starred in Digimon Adventure tri. Part 6: Future (2018).
• The film also stars Kengo Kawanishi who was last seen in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village (2023).
• They also appeared together in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village in 2023.
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Natsuki Hanae in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Kengo Kawanishi in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Dragonkeeper

• The movie is from director Salvador Simo.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Bill Nighy who also starred in I Capture the Castle (2003).
• The film also stars Brendan Coyle who was last seen in Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• 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 4 new movies released

• Camp Pleasant Lake - Tuesday, 27th February
• Dune Part Two - Friday, 1st March
• Spaceman - Friday, 23rd February - streaming
• No Family Without Blood - Sunday, 3rd March

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Poor Things has been given an 18 age rating in the UK for strong sex, nudity, very strong language.

Star Emma Stone has previously been seen in Crazy, Stupid, Love and Friends With Benefits as well as an Oscar winning performance in La La Land, the movie also stars Willem Dafoe who has been seen in Go Go Tales and Jiminy Glick In Lalawood among his many screen appearances.

The movies director, Yorgos Lanthimos, has previously directed The Killing of a Sacred Deer and the Oscar winning movie The Favourite.

Movie Synopsis

An unusual woman goes on a journey of self-discovery and sexual enlightenment. Although she comes face to face with cruelty and abuse, the tone never darkens for long.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Poor Things
• BBFC age rating: 18 Certificate
• Reason: strong sex, nudity, very strong language
• Release date: 12th January 2024
• Runtime: 142 minutes (2 hours 22 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Yorgos Lanthimos
• Starring:
  • Emma Stone
  • Willem Dafoe
  • Vicki Pepperdine

BBFC movie page

Directed by celebrated Oscar winning director Ethan Coen, Drive-away Dolls is given a 15 age rating for very strong language, strong sex references, sex, nudity, violence.

The movie stars Matt Damon who has previously starred in Stuck On You and Gerry among many others, it also stars man of the moment Pedro Pascal who starrs in two of the biggest TV shows of the last couple of years as well as starring in movies If Beale Street Could Talk and The Sixth Gun.

The movie is directed by Ethan Coen who has gone alone this time instead of sharing the credit with his brother Joel, Etan has previously directed Intolerable Cruelty and Fargo.

Movie Synopsis

In search of a fresh start, two women embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, Fla. However, things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Drive-away Dolls
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: very strong language, strong sex references, sex, nudity, violence
• Release date: 29th September 2023
• Runtime: 84 minutes (1 hours 24 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Ethan Coen
• Starring:
  • Matt Damon
  • Pedro Pascal
  • Geraldine Viswanathan

BBFC movie page