Released globaly this week there are 25 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Avatar: Fire and Ash 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.

• Greenland 2: Migration
• Primate
• Rental Family
• No Other Choice
• Song Sung Blue
• The Housemaid
• The Chronology of Water
• Sentimental Value
• Giant
• It Was Just An Accident

Greenland 2: Migration

• The movie is directed by Ric Roman Waugh, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Ric Roman Waugh also directed Felon in 2008.
• It stars Gerard Butler who also starred in London Has Fallen (2016).
• The film also stars Morena Baccarin who's last movie was Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
• They also appeared together in Greenland in 2020.
• Ric Roman Waugh directed Gerard Butler in Greenland, Angel Has Fallen, and Kandahar
• Ric Roman Waugh directed Morena Baccarin in and Greenland
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Aruba / Austria / Bahrain / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Bulgaria / Canada / Croatia / Czech Republic / Estonia / Germany / Greece / Guyana / Hungary / Iceland / Israel / Kosovo / Kuwait / Lithuania / Malaysia / Montenegro / Netherlands / Oman / Panama / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Serbia / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Africa / Switzerland / Taiwan / Trinidad & Tobago / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States

Primate

• The movie is directed by Johannes Roberts, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Johannes Roberts also directed The Other Side of the Door in 2016 which grossed $14.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Johnny Sequoyah who also starred in Believe (2014).
• The film also stars Troy Kotsur who's last movie was Marlee Matlin Not Alone Anymore (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Aruba / Bolivia / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / Colombia / Costa Rica / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Estonia / Finland / Georgia / Greece / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Hungary / Iceland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Latvia / Mexico / Montenegro / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Portugal / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Slovenia / Ukraine / United States / Uruguay / Venezuela

Rental Family

• The movie is from director Hikari.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Brendan Fraser who also starred in Extraordinary Measures (2010).
• The film also stars Paolo Andrea Di Pietro who's last movie was Sensuikan Cappellini Go No Boken (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Austria / Bolivia / Brazil / Chile / Colombia / Costa Rica / Czech Republic / Dominican Republic / Estonia / Germany / Mexico / Netherlands / Paraguay / Peru / South Africa / Thailand / Uruguay

No Other Choice

• The movie is directed by Park Chan-wook, it is the directors 16th movie.
• Park Chan-wook also directed Oldboy in 2003.
• It stars Lee Byung-hun who also starred in KPop Demon Hunters (2025).
• The film also stars Yeom Hye-ran who's last movie was Citizen of a Kind (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bahrain / Denmark / Faroe Islands / Hungary / Kuwait / Oman / Qatar / Saudi Arabia / Turkey / United Arab Emirates

Song Sung Blue

• The movie is directed by Craig Brewer, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Craig Brewer also directed Coming 2 America in 2021.
• It stars Hugh Jackman who also starred in X-Men: First Class (2011).
• The film also stars Kate Hudson who's last movie was A Little White Lie (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Iceland / Israel / Italy / Malta / Portugal / Romania / Ukraine / Uruguay

The Housemaid

• The movie is directed by Paul Feig, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Paul Feig also directed Ghostbusters in 2016 which grossed $229.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Sydney Sweeney who also starred in Downfalls High (2021).
• The film also stars Amanda Seyfried who's last movie was I Don't Understand You (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belarus / Hungary / Italy / Kazakhstan / Philippines / Russia / Turkey

The Chronology of Water

• The movie is from director Kristen Stewart.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Imogen Poots who also starred in The San San Trilogy (2016).
• The film also stars Thora Birch who's last movie was The Last Black Man In San Francisco (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / Netherlands / Spain / United States

Sentimental Value

• The movie is directed by Joachim Trier, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Joachim Trier also directed Louder Than Bombs in 2016.
• It stars Renate Reinsve who also starred in Sentimental Value (2025).
• The film also stars Stellan Skarsgård who's last movie was What Remains (2024).
• Joachim Trier directed Renate Reinsve in Oslo, August 31st, and The Worst Person In the World
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Czech Republic / New Zealand / Slovakia / Slovenia

Giant

• The movie is directed by Rowan Athale, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Rowan Athale also directed Strange But True in 2019.
• It stars Pierce Brosnan who also starred in Cinderella (2021).
• The film also stars Amir El-Masry who's last movie was Club Zero (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / Israel / Spain / United Kingdom

It Was Just An Accident

• The movie is directed by Jafar Panahi, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Jafar Panahi also directed 3 Faces in 2019.
• It stars Vahid Mobasseri who also starred in It Was Just An Accident (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Czech Republic / Germany

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

Next week there are 31 new movies released gloabally

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - From Wednesday, 14th January
• Rental Family - From Thursday, 15th January
• Marty Supreme - From Thursday, 15th January
• No Other Choice - From Thursday, 15th January
• Hamnet - From Thursday, 15th January
• The Housemaid - From Thursday, 15th January
• Song Sung Blue - From Wednesday, 14th January
• Greenland 2: Migration - From Wednesday, 14th January
• Fredonia: The Movie - From Wednesday, 14th January
• Die My Love - From Thursday, 15th January
• Dust Bunny - From Thursday, 15th January
• A Private Life - From Wednesday, 14th January
• The Rip - From Friday, 16th January
• The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants - From Wednesday, 14th January
• Ella McCay - From Thursday, 15th January
• Nuremberg - From Thursday, 15th January
• Back to the Past - From Thursday, 15th January
• David - From Thursday, 15th January
• It Was Just An Accident - From Thursday, 15th January
• Sentimental Value - From Friday, 16th January
• Scarlet - From Wednesday, 14th January
• Good Fortune - From Thursday, 15th January
• Dead Man's Wire - From Friday, 16th January
• Night Patrol - From Friday, 16th January
• Primate - From Thursday, 15th January
• If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - From Friday, 16th January
• The Courageous - From Wednesday, 14th January
• Weapons - From Friday, 16th January
• Not Without Hope - From Monday, 12th January
• The Chronology of Water - From Thursday, 15th January
• Kontinental 25 - From Saturday, 17th January

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Pedro Pascal (The Great Wall) and Florence Pugh (Thunderbolts*)
• It is directed by Anthony Russo (Pieces)
• The movie also stars James Marsden, Anthony Mackie and Vanessa Kirby
• The UK release date is 18th December 2026
• And the release date in North America is 18th December 2026

Synopsis for Avengers Doomsday

Fourteen months after the events of Thunderbolts*, the Avengers, Wakandans, Fantastic Four, New Avengers, and the original X-Men team up to face Doctor Doom

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

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

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 3rd April 2026
• It is due for release in North America on 1st January 1970
• It stars among others Robert Pattinson (Waiting For the Barbarians) and Zendaya (Malcolm & Marie)
• It is directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Drib)
• The movie also stars Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie and Michael Abbott Jr.
• Robert Pattinson and Zendaya appeared together in The Odyssey

Synopsis for Drama

A couple whose relationship faces unexpected hurdles just before their wedding.

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

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie The Super Mario Galaxy Movie which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Chris Pratt (Thor: Love and Thunder) and Anya Taylor-Joy (Amsterdam)
• It is directed by Aaron Horvath (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
• The movie also stars Charlie Day, Jack Black and Brie Larson
• The UK release date is 3rd April 2026
• And the release date in North America is 3rd April 2026
• Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy appeared together in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
• Aaron Horvath directed Anya Taylor-Joy in The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Synopsis for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Mario and his brother, Luigi, join Princess Peach and Toad on an adventure to the far reaches of space and across the galaxy, where they face off against Bowser's son, Bowser Jr.

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

Last weekend One Battle After Another was at the top of the global box office, there are 26 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.

• The Smashing Machine
• Him
• A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
• Afterburn
• The Long Walk
• Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
• The Strangers: Chapter 2
• Good Boy!
• Bone Lake
• Splitsville

The Smashing Machine

• The movie is directed by Benny Safdie, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Benny Safdie also directed Uncut Gems in 2019 which grossed $43.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Dwayne Johnson who also starred in Jumanji: The Next Level (2019).
• The film also stars Emily Blunt who's last movie was IF (2024).
• They also appeared together in Jungle Cruise in 2021.
• Benny Safdie directed Dwayne Johnson in and Lizard Music
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Austria / Bahrain / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Bulgaria / Canada / Croatia / Germany / Greece / Iceland / India / Ireland / Italy / Kosovo / Kuwait / Lebanon / Montenegro / New Zealand / Oman / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Saudi Arabia / Serbia / Slovenia / Spain / Switzerland / Turkey / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States

Him

• The movie is directed by Justin Tipping, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Justin Tipping also directed Kicks in 2016.
• It stars Tyriq Withers who also starred in Senior Year (2022).
• The film also stars Marlon Wayans who's last movie was Air (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bahrain / Ecuador / Ireland / Italy / Kuwait / Mexico / Oman / Peru / South Africa / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / Venezuela

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

• The movie is directed by Kogonada, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Kogonada also directed Columbus in 2017.
• It stars Colin Farrell who also starred in After Yang (2022).
• The film also stars Margot Robbie who's last movie was Barbie (2023).
• Kogonada directed Colin Farrell in and After Yang
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Czech Republic / Denmark / France / Germany / Iceland / Luxembourg / Slovakia / Sweden / Tunisia

Afterburn

• The movie is directed by J.J. Perry, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• J.J. Perry also directed The Killer's Game in 2024.
• It stars Dave Bautista who also starred in In the Lost Lands (2025).
• The film also stars Samuel L. Jackson who's last movie was The Piano Lesson (2024).
• Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Avengers: Endgame in 2019 and Avengers: Infinity War in 2018.
• J.J. Perry directed Dave Bautista in and The Killer's Game
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Chile / Colombia / Kazakhstan / Peru / Romania / Russia

The Long Walk

• The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Francis Lawrence also directed Water For Elephants in 2011 which grossed $117.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Cooper Hoffman who also starred in Licorice Pizza (2021).
• The film also stars David Jonsson who's last movie was Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / France / Mexico / Morocco / Netherlands / Sweden

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

• The movie is directed by Ryan Crego, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Ryan Crego also directed Arlo the Alligator Boy in 2021.
• It stars Laila Lockhart Kraner who also starred in The Secret of Sinchanee (2021).
• The film also stars Kristen Wiig who's last movie was Despicable Me 4 (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Colombia / Hong Kong / Israel / South Korea / Taiwan / Turkey

The Strangers: Chapter 2

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 26th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed Legend of the Ancient Sword in 2018.
• It stars Ema Horvath who also starred in The Gallows Act II (2019).
• The film also stars Olivia Kreutzova who's last movie was The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024).
• They also appeared together in The Strangers: Chapter 1 in 2024.
• Renny Harlin directed Ema Horvath in and The Strangers: Chapter 1
• Renny Harlin directed Olivia Kreutzova in and The Strangers: Chapter 1
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Chile / Colombia / Israel / Mexico / Paraguay

Good Boy!

• The movie is from director Ben Leonberg.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Indy who also starred in 9 Bullets (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / Estonia / Philippines / United States

Bone Lake

• The movie is directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Mercedes Bryce Morgan also directed Fixation in 2022.
• It stars Alex Roe who also starred in Hot Summer Nights (2017).
• The film also stars Maddie Hasson who's last movie was Elevation (2024).
• Mercedes Bryce Morgan directed Maddie Hasson in and Fixation
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Curacao / Israel / Turkey / United States

Splitsville

• The movie is directed by Michael Angelo Covino, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Michael Angelo Covino also directed The Climb in 2019 which grossed $543.6 K globally.
• It stars Dakota Johnson who also starred in Cymbeline (2014).
• The film also stars Adria Arjona who's last movie was Blink Twice (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Colombia / Estonia / Georgia / Poland

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

• TRON: Ares - From Wednesday, 8th October
• Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - From Thursday, 9th October
• Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - From Wednesday, 8th October
• Roofman - From Thursday, 9th October
• The Smashing Machine - From Wednesday, 8th October
• The Woman In Cabin 10 - From Friday, 10th October
• Grand Prix of Europe - From Wednesday, 8th October
• Good Boy! - From Thursday, 9th October
• Bone Lake - From Thursday, 9th October
• Sons of the Neon Night - From Thursday, 9th October
• A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - From Thursday, 9th October
• Light of the World - From Thursday, 9th October
• After the Hunt - From Friday, 10th October
• Sketch - From Thursday, 9th October
• The Ugly Stepsister - From Thursday, 9th October
• Relay - From Thursday, 9th October
• Ballad of a Small Player - From Thursday, 9th October
• Caught Stealing - From Friday, 10th October
• Young Mothers - From Friday, 10th October
• Noise - From Thursday, 9th October
• Face Off 8: Embrace of Light - From Thursday, 9th October
• Sorry, Baby - From Friday, 10th October
• I Swear - From Friday, 10th October
• Alpha - From Sunday, 12th October
• The Exit 8 - From Wednesday, 8th October
• Animal Friends - From Friday, 10th October
• Vicious - From Friday, 10th October
• Dead of Winter - From Thursday, 9th October
• Night of the Zoopocalypse - From Friday, 10th October