Released globaly this week there are 15 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Michael~2025 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.

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
• Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
• Obsession
• Hokum
• I Love Boosters
• Fuze
• In the Grey
• Finding Emily
• Drishyam 3
• Primavera

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

• The movie is directed by Jon Favreau, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Jon Favreau also directed Iron Man in 2008 which grossed $571.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Pedro Pascal who also starred in The Great Wall (2016).
• The film also stars Sigourney Weaver who's last movie was Dust Bunny (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Armenia / Aruba / Australia / Austria / Azerbaijan / Belgium / Bolivia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / China / Colombia / Costa Rica / Croatia / Curacao / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Estonia / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Ghana / Greece / Guadeloupe / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Japan / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kyrgyzstan / Laos / Latvia / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malta / Montenegro / Morocco / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Puerto Rico / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Senegal / Serbia / Singapore / Slovakia / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Trinidad & Tobago / Tunisia / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay / Venezuela / Vietnam

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

• The movie is from director Andrew Bernstein.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars John Krasinski who also starred in Promised Land (2012).
• The film also stars Sienna Miller who's last movie was Horizon: An American Saga (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Singapore / Sweden / United Kingdom / United States

Obsession

• The movie is directed by Curry Barker, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Curry Barker also directed Anything But Ghosts in .
• It stars Michael Johnston who also starred in Bornless Ones (2016).
• The film also stars Inde Navarrette who's last movie was Trap House (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Kazakhstan / Norway / Russia

Hokum

• The movie is directed by Damian McCarthy, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Damian McCarthy also directed Caveat in 2020.
• It stars Adam Scott who also starred in Hokum (2026).
• The film also stars Peter Coonan who's last movie was Trad (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Colombia / Finland / Paraguay / Singapore

I Love Boosters

• The movie is directed by Boots Riley, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Boots Riley also directed Sorry to Bother You in 2018.
• It stars Keke Palmer who also starred in Rags: The Movie (2012).
• The film also stars Naomi Ackie who's last movie was Shelter (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / United States

Fuze

• The movie is directed by David Mackenzie, it is the directors 11th movie.
• David Mackenzie also directed Starred Up in 2014 which grossed $3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who also starred in Outlaw/King (2018).
• The film also stars Theo James who's last movie was The Monkey (2025).
• David Mackenzie directed Aaron Taylor-Johnson in and Outlaw/King
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bolivia / Peru / Serbia

In the Grey

• The movie is directed by Guy Ritchie, it is the directors 19th movie.
• Guy Ritchie also directed Snatch in 2000 which grossed $83.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Eiza González who also starred in I Love Boosters (2026).
• The film also stars Jake Gyllenhaal who's last movie was The Bride! (2026).
• Eiza Gonzalez and Jake Gyllenhaal have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Ambulance in 2022 and Spirit Untamed in 2021.
• Guy Ritchie directed Eiza González in Fountain of Youth, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
• Guy Ritchie directed Jake Gyllenhaal in and The Covenant
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / Germany / Russia

Finding Emily

• The movie is from director Alicia MacDonald.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Spike Fearn who also starred in The Love Europe Project (2019).
• The film also stars Angourie Rice who's last movie was Mean Girls (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Ireland / United Kingdom

Drishyam 3

• The movie is directed by Jeethu Joseph, it is the directors 19th movie.
• Jeethu Joseph also directed Aadhi in 2018.
• It stars Mohanlal who also starred in Malaikottai Vaaliban (2024).
• The film also stars Meena who's last movie was Aanandapuram Diaries (2024).
• Mohanlal and Meena have starred in 5 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Munthirivallikal Thalirkumbol in 2017, Bro Daddy in 2022, Olympiyan Anthony Adam in 1999, Drishyam 2 in 2021 and Drishyam in 2015.
• Jeethu Joseph directed Mohanlal in Aadhi, Drishyam 2, Drishyam, 12th Man, and Neru
• Jeethu Joseph directed Meena in Drishyam, Drishyam 2, and Drushyam 2
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  India / Ireland / United Kingdom

Primavera

• The movie is directed by Damiano Michieletto, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Damiano Michieletto also directed Guillaume Tell Royal Opera House 2015 in 2015.
• It stars Tecla Insolia who also starred in Primavera (2025).
• The film also stars Michele Riondino who's last movie was Un'avventura (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Germany / Norway

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

Next week there are 21 new movies released gloabally

• Finding Emily - From Wednesday, 27th May
• Backrooms - From Thursday, 28th May
• Fuze - From Wednesday, 27th May
• Obsession - From Thursday, 28th May
• Tuner - From Wednesday, 27th May
• In the Grey - From Tuesday, 26th May
• Power Ballad - From Thursday, 28th May
• The Magic Faraway Tree - From Thursday, 28th May
• Solo Mio - From Thursday, 28th May
• I Swear - From Friday, 29th May
• Michael - From Thursday, 28th May
• The Tasters - From Thursday, 28th May
• Dolly - From Thursday, 28th May
• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - From Saturday, 30th May
• Materialists - From Friday, 29th May
• Pillion - From Wednesday, 27th May
• The Sheep Detectives - From Thursday, 28th May
• Blue Heron - From Wednesday, 27th May
• Animal Farm - From Thursday, 28th May
• The Stranger - From Friday, 29th May
• My Mother's Wedding - From Friday, 29th May

With Michael~2025 currently at the top of the UK box office can this weeks new cinema releases challenge it for the UK box office crown?

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.

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
• Finding Emily
• Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
• Drishyam 3

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

• The movie is directed by Jon Favreau, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Jon Favreau also directed The Lion King in 2019 which grossed £76 Mil. in the UK and grossed $1.7 Bil. globally.
• It stars Pedro Pascal who also starred in Triple Frontier (2019).
• The film also stars Sigourney Weaver who's last movie was Dust Bunny (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• This movie is currently unrated!

Finding Emily

• The movie is from director Alicia MacDonald.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Spike Fearn who also starred in The Amazing Mr. Blunden (2021).
• The film also stars Angourie Rice who's last movie was Mean Girls (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• This movie is currently unrated!

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

• The movie is from director Andrew Bernstein.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars John Krasinski who also starred in Dreamgirls (2007).
• The film also stars Sienna Miller who's last movie was Horizon: An American Saga (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Drishyam 3

• The movie is directed by Jeethu Joseph, it is the directors 19th movie.
• Jeethu Joseph also directed Neru in 2023 which grossed £163 K in the UK.
• It stars Mohanlal who also starred in Loham (2015).
• The film also stars Meena who's last movie was Aanandapuram Diaries (2024).
• Mohanlal and Meena have starred in 5 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Munthirivallikal Thalirkumbol in 2017, Drishyam 2 in 2021, Bro Daddy in 2022, Drishyam in 2015 and Olympiyan Anthony Adam in 1999.
• Jeethu Joseph directed Mohanlal in Drishyam, Aadhi, Neru, Drishyam 2, and 12th Man
• Jeethu Joseph directed Meena in Drishyam, Drishyam 2, and Drushyam 2
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• This movie is currently unrated!

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

• Power Ballad - Friday, 29th May
• Backrooms - Friday, 29th May
• My Mother's Wedding - Friday, 29th May
• Tuner - Friday, 29th May

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Chris Pratt (Jennifers Body) and Rebecca Ferguson (The Snowman)
• It is directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Profile)
• The movie also stars Annabelle Wallis, Noah Fearnley and Kylie Rogers
• The UK release date is 23rd January 2026
• And the release date in North America is 23rd January 2026

Synopsis for Mercy

In the near future, an advanced AI judge tells a captive detective that he's on trial for the murder of his wife. If he fails to prove his innocence within 90 minutes, he'll be executed on the spot.

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

Released in the UK this weekend, Friday, 26th September 2025, there are 7 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale from the top of the UK box office.

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.

• One Battle After Another
• Mother's Pride
• Hamilton
• Poison
• Dead of Winter
• Detective Conan: One Eyed Flashback
• The Strangers: Chapter 2

One Battle After Another

• The movie is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Paul Thomas Anderson also directed Boogie Nights in 1998 which grossed £3.6 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Leonardo DiCaprio who also starred in Celebrity (1998).
• The film also stars Benicio Del Toro who's last movie was The Phoenician Scheme (2025).
• Paul Thomas Anderson directed Benicio Del Toro in and Inherent Vice
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Mother's Pride

• The movie is directed by Nick Moorcroft, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Nick Moorcroft also directed Fisherman's Friends: One and All in 2022 which grossed £3.2 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Luke Treadaway who also starred in The Rack Pack (2016).
• The film also stars Mark Addy who's last movie was The Runaways (2020).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Hamilton

• The movie is directed by Thomas Kail, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Thomas Kail also directed Grease Live! in 2016.
• It stars Daveed Diggs who also starred in Trolls Band Together (2023).
• The film also stars Renée Elise Goldsberry who's last movie was tick, tick...BOOM! (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Poison

• The movie is directed by Désirée Nosbusch, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Désirée Nosbusch also directed Succes Fox in 2014.
• It stars Tim Roth who also starred in Battle of the Brave (2004).
• The film also stars Trine Dyrholm who's last movie was The Girl With the Needle (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Dead of Winter

• The movie is directed by Brian Kirk, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Brian Kirk also directed 21 Bridges in 2019 which grossed £1.5 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Emma Thompson who also starred in Missing Link (2019).
• The film also stars Judy Greer who's last movie was The Long Walk (2025).
• They also appeared together in Men, Women & Children in 2014.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Detective Conan: One Eyed Flashback

• The movie is directed by Katsuya Shigehara, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Katsuya Shigehara also directed Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie in 2023.
• It stars Minami Takayama who also starred in Lupin III Vs. Detective Conan (2009).
• The film also stars Wakana Yamazaki who's last movie was Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram (2024).
• Minami Takayama and Wakana Yamazaki have starred in 32 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence in 2011, The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days In History in 2014, Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer in 2018, The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days In History in 2014, Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street in 2002, Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths in 2005, The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days In History in 2014, Lupin III Vs. Detective Conan in 2009, Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire in 2019, Detective Conan: Vs. Kid the Phantom Thief in 2024, Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine in 2023, Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser in 2009, Detective Conan: The Sniper From Another Dimension in 2014, Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare in 2016, Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno in 2015, Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet in 2021, Detective Conan: Jolly Roger In the Deep Azure in 2007, Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear in 2008, Detective Conan: The Fourteenth Target in 1998, The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days In History in 2014, Detective Conan: Countdown to Heaven in 2001, Case Closed: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small in 2016, Detective Conan: Crimson Love Letter in 2017, Detective Conan: Captured In Her Eyes in 2000, Detective Conan: The Lost Ship In the Sky in 2010, Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky in 2004, Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper in 1997, Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram in 2024, Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem in 2006, Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century in 1999, Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween in 2022 and Detective Conan: Crossroad In the Ancient Capital in 2003.
• Katsuya Shigehara directed Wakana Yamazaki in and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Strangers: Chapter 2

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 26th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed Skiptrace in 2016.
• It stars Rachel Shenton who also starred in Ozi: Voice of the Forest (2024).
• The film also stars Gabriel Basso who's last movie was Juror #2 (2024).
• They also appeared together in The Strangers: Chapter 1 in 2024.
• Renny Harlin directed Rachel Shenton in and The Strangers: Chapter 1
• Renny Harlin directed Gabriel Basso in and The Strangers: Chapter 1
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK 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

• The Smashing Machine - Friday, 3rd October
• Roofman - Friday, 3rd October
• The Shadows Edge - Friday, 3rd October
• Him - Friday, 3rd October

Last weekend Weapons was at the top of the global box office, there are 15 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.

• Nobody 2
• Materialists
• Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle
• Together
• The Shadows Edge
• Dangerous Animals
• The Home
• The Naked Gun
• Bring Her Back
• Shadow Force

Nobody 2

• The movie is directed by Timo Tjahjanto, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Timo Tjahjanto also directed Takut: Faces of Fear in 2008.
• It stars Bob Odenkirk who also starred in Freaks of Nature (2015).
• The film also stars Connie Nielsen who's last movie was Gladiator II (2024).
• They also appeared together in Nobody in 2021.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Cambodia / Canada / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Netherlands / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Romania / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Materialists

• The movie is directed by Celine Song, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Celine Song also directed Past Lives in 2023 which grossed $7.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Dakota Johnson who also starred in The Nowhere Inn (2021).
• The film also stars Chris Evans who's last movie was Red One (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hungary / Ireland / Israel / Norway / Romania / Spain / Sweden / United Kingdom

Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle

• The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Haruo Sotozaki also directed Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - AsakUSA Arc in 2021.
• It stars Natsuki Hanae who also starred in Digimon Adventure tri. Part 6: Future (2018).
• The film also stars Saori Hayami who's last movie was Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (2024).
• Natsuki Hanae and Saori Hayami have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in For Whom the Alchemist Exists in 2019 and Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train in 2020.
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Natsuki Hanae in Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Hashira Training, Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train, Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Swordsmith Village, and Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - Siblings Bond
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Saori Hayami in and Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Cambodia / Indonesia / Malaysia / Pakistan / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Together

• The movie is from director Michael Shanks.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Dave Franco who also starred in 6 Underground (2019).
• The film also stars Alison Brie who's last movie was Somebody I Used to Know (2023).
• Dave Franco and Alison Brie have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Little Hours in 2017, The Lego Movie in 2014 and The Disaster Artist in 2017.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Denmark / France / Philippines / United Kingdom

The Shadows Edge

• The movie is directed by Larry Yang, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Larry Yang also directed Adoring in 2020 which grossed $92.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jackie Chan who also starred in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).
• The film also stars Zifeng Zhang who's last movie was New Life (2025).
• Larry Yang directed Jackie Chan in and Ride On
• Larry Yang directed Zifeng Zhang in and Adoring
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  China / France / Italy / Malaysia / Singapore

Dangerous Animals

• The movie is directed by Sean Byrne, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Sean Byrne also directed The Devil's Candy in 2015.
• It stars Hassie Harrison who also starred in Southbound (2015).
• The film also stars Jai Courtney who's last movie was Runt (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hungary / Mexico / Qatar / Spain

The Home

• The movie is directed by James DeMonaco, it is the directors 6th movie.
• James DeMonaco also directed Little New York in 2009.
• It stars Pete Davidson who also starred in Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022).
• The film also stars John Glover who's last movie was Shazam! (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Estonia / Greece / Latvia / Mongolia

The Naked Gun

• The movie is directed by Akiva Schaffer, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Akiva Schaffer also directed Hot Rod in 2007 which grossed $14.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Liam Neeson who also starred in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013).
• The film also stars Pamela Anderson who's last movie was The Last Showgirl (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / France / Philippines

Bring Her Back

• The movie is directed by Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou also directed Talk to Me in 2023 which grossed $88.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Billy Barratt who also starred in My Spy: The Eternal City (2024).
• The film also stars Sally Hawkins who's last movie was Kensuke's Kingdom (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Finland / Germany

Shadow Force

• The movie is directed by Joe Carnahan, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Joe Carnahan also directed Narc in 2002.
• It stars Kerry Washington who also starred in Strip Search (2004).
• The film also stars Omar Sy who's last movie was The Book of Clarence (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Mexico / Sweden

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

Next week there are 36 new movies released gloabally

• Nobody 2 - From Thursday, 21st August
• Bring Her Back - From Thursday, 21st August
• Together - From Thursday, 21st August
• Dongji Rescue - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Life of Chuck - From Thursday, 21st August
• Eddington - From Thursday, 21st August
• Honey Don't - From Thursday, 21st August
• The Naked Gun - From Thursday, 21st August
• Heidi Rescue of the Lynx - From Friday, 22nd August
• Bambi: The Reckoning - From Friday, 22nd August
• Sorry, Baby - From Friday, 22nd August
• Materialists - From Thursday, 21st August
• Afterburn - From Thursday, 21st August
• Two to One - From Friday, 22nd August
• Alpha - From Wednesday, 20th August
• Late Shift - From Wednesday, 20th August
• Shadow Force - From Friday, 22nd August
• Americana - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Kingdom - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Ritual - From Wednesday, 11th June
• Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle - From Wednesday, 20th August
• Hollywood Grit - From Friday, 22nd August
• Splitsville - From Friday, 22nd August
• Jane Austen Wrecked My Life - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Surfer - From Friday, 22nd August
• North Star - From Thursday, 21st August
• Locked - From Friday, 22nd August
• Weapons - From Thursday, 21st August
• Clown In a Cornfield - From Wednesday, 20th August
• The Bad Guys 2 - From Wednesday, 20th August
• The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - From Thursday, 21st August
• #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR In Amsterdam:Live Viewing - From Tuesday, 19th August
• The Home - From Thursday, 21st August
• Smurfs - From Thursday, 21st August
• The Ugly Stepsister - From Thursday, 21st August
• Freakier Friday - From Thursday, 21st August