This weekend, Friday 6th March 2026, there are 6 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, , 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.

• Hoppers
• The Bride
• André Is An Idiot
• The Wizard of the Kremlin
• The Hermit
• Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Hoppers

• The movie is directed by Daniel Chong, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Daniel Chong also directed We Bare Bears: The Movie in 2020 which grossed $162 Mil. in the US and grossed $387 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jon Hamm who also starred in Early Bird Special (2001).
• The film also stars Meryl Streep who's last movie was Escape From Extinction: Rewilding (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Bride

• The movie is directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Maggie Gyllenhaal also directed The Lost Daughter in 2021 and grossed $703.3 K globally.
• It stars Jessie Buckley who also starred in Blue Road the Edna Obrien Story (2025).
• The film also stars Christian Bale who's last movie was The Boy and the Heron (2023).
• Maggie Gyllenhaal directed Jessie Buckley in and The Lost Daughter
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

André Is An Idiot

• The movie is from director Tony Benna.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Andre Ricciardi who also starred in André Is An Idiot (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

The Wizard of the Kremlin

• The movie is directed by Olivier Assayas, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Olivier Assayas also directed Paris, je t'aime in 2007 which grossed $4.9 Mil. in the US and grossed $17.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Alicia Vikander who also starred in A Royal Affair (2012).
• The film also stars Jude Law who's last movie was The Order (2024).
• Alicia Vikander and Jude Law have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Anna Karenina in 2012 and Firebrand in 2024.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Hermit

• The movie is from director Salvatore Sclafani.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Malina Pauli Weissman who also starred in The Hermit (2025).
• The film also stars Lou Ferrigno who's last movie was Mummy Dearest (2021).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

• The movie is directed by Tom Harper, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Tom Harper also directed Dis/Connected in 2008.
• It stars Jasna Anderson who also starred in Death On the Nile (2022).
• The film also stars Sammy Jonas Heaney who's last movie was Mastiii 4 (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• 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 5 new movies released

• Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die - Friday, 13th February
• Fukushima - Friday, 20th February - streaming
• Reminders of Him - Friday, 13th March
• Slanted - Friday, 13th March - limited release
• Saipan - Friday, 13th March

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 The Magic Faraway Tree which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Ben Gregor
• It stars Andrew Garfield (After the Hunt) and Claire Foy (My Son) among others.
• The movie also stars Nicola Coughlan, Rebecca Ferguson and Jennifer Saunders
• The release date in the UK is 27th March 2026
• While the North American release date is set for 1st January 1970
• Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy appeared together in Breathe

Synopsis for The Magic Faraway Tree

A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

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Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie The Hunger Games: Sunrise On the Reaping which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Jesse Plemons (Windfall) and Mckenna Grace (Crater)
• It is directed by Francis Lawrence (Slumberland)
• The movie also stars Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning and Glenn Close
• The UK release date is 20th November 2026
• And the release date in North America is 20th November 2026

Synopsis for The Hunger Games: Sunrise On the Reaping

Sunrise on the Reaping takes place several decades before the events of The Hunger Games It centers on a younger version of Haymitch Abernathy during his own time as a District 12 tribute fighting in the Capitol arena.

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

The second part of the Wicked series, Wicked for Good has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild threat, violence, innuendo, language.

The movie once again stars Cynthia Erivo who was has been seen in Pinocchio~2022 and Children of Blood and Bone, it also stars Ariana Grande who has been seen in Dont Look Up and Swindle.

The movie one again is directed by Jon M. Chu who has previously helmed Justin Biebers Believe and Step Up 2: The Streets.

Movie Synopsis

The fantasy sequel to Wicked, the friendship of two witches is seriously tested when one of them is branded as 'wicked' by magical authorities.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Wicked for Good
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild threat, violence, innuendo, language
• Release date: 21st November 2025
• Runtime: 137 minutes (2 hour 17 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Jon M. Chu
• Starring:
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Ariana Grande
  • Jeff Goldblum

BBFC movie page