With Verity currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the US 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.

• The Social Reckoning
• A Prayer For the Dying
• Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
• The Beast
• Once Upon a Time In the Middle East
• Other Mommy
• Angel and the Badman
• Fjord
• Vampire Carnival
• California Schemin'

The Social Reckoning

• The movie is directed by Aaron Sorkin, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Aaron Sorkin also directed The Trial of the Chicago 7 in 2020.
• It stars Jeremy Strong who also starred in Mollys Game (2018).
• The film also stars Mikey Madison who's last movie was Anora (2024).
• Aaron Sorkin directed Jeremy Strong in Mollys Game, and The Trial of the Chicago 7
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

A Prayer For the Dying

• The movie is from director Dara Van Dusen.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Johnny Flynn who also starred in The Outfit (2022).
• The film also stars John C. Reilly who's last movie was Licorice Pizza (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

• The movie is directed by Bassam Tariq, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Bassam Tariq also directed Mogul Mowgli in 2020 which grossed $52.1 K in the US.
• It stars Mahershala Ali who also starred in Crossing Over (2009).
• The film also stars John Cho who's last movie was AfrAId (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Beast

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 29th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed Legend of the Ancient Sword in 2018.
• It stars Samuel L. Jackson who also starred in Robocop (2014).
• The film also stars Joel Kinnaman who's last movie was Silent Night (2023).
• They also appeared together in Robocop in 2014.
• Renny Harlin directed Samuel L. Jackson in The Long Kiss Goodnight, Deep Blue Sea, and Cleaner
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Once Upon a Time In the Middle East

• The movie is from director Wen Muye.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Shen Teng who also starred in Once Upon a Time In the Middle East (2026).
• The film also stars Jiang Qiming who's last movie was It's My Time (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Other Mommy

• The movie is directed by Rob Savage, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Rob Savage also directed Strings in 2012.
• It stars Alejandro Nieves who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Jessica Chastain who's last movie was Dreams (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Angel and the Badman

• The movie is directed by Julio Quintana, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Julio Quintana also directed The Long Game in 2023 which grossed $3.1 Mil. in the US and grossed $1.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Zachary Levi who also starred in Stuntmen (2009).
• The film also stars Neal McDonough who's last movie was The Shift (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Fjord

• The movie is directed by Cristian Mungiu, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Cristian Mungiu also directed Graduation in 2017.
• It stars Sebastian Stan who also starred in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014).
• The film also stars Renate Reinsve who's last movie was Backrooms (2026).
• They also appeared together in A Different Man in 2024.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Vampire Carnival

• The movie is directed by Justin Powell and David Charbonier, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Justin Powell and David Charbonier also directed The Djinn in 2021 which grossed $124.6 K in the US and grossed $50.3 K globally.
• It stars Nell Verlaque who also starred in Vampire Carnival (2026).
• The film also stars Jason Isaacs who's last movie was Heavyweight (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

California Schemin'

• The movie is from director James McAvoy.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Lucy Halliday who also starred in Blue Jean (2023).
• The film also stars James McAvoy who's last movie was Speak No Evil (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 5 new movies released

• Jailer 2 - Thursday, 15th October
• Whalefall - Friday, 16th October - limited release
• Street Fighter - Friday, 16th October
• Sense and Sensibility - Friday, 16th October
• Poetic License - Friday, 16th October

Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 2nd October 2026, there are 5 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Avengers: Endgame from the top of the North American 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.

• Digger
• The Beast
• The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream
• Rolling Loud
• Verity

Digger

• The movie is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Alejandro G. Iñárritu also directed Babel in 2006 which grossed $34.3 Mil. in the US and grossed $135.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Tom Cruise who also starred in Mission:Impossible (1996).
• The film also stars Riz Ahmed who's last movie was Hamlet (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Beast

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 29th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed Cleaner in 2007 and grossed $5.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Samuel L. Jackson who also starred in The Search For One Eye Jimmy (1994).
• The film also stars Joel Kinnaman who's last movie was Silent Night (2023).
• They also appeared together in Robocop in 2014.
• Renny Harlin directed Samuel L. Jackson in The Long Kiss Goodnight, Deep Blue Sea, and Cleaner
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream

• The movie is from director Shane O'Sullivan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Richard Nixon who also starred in Universal Soldier (1992).
• The film also stars Daniel Ellsberg who's last movie was Nixon (1996).
• They also appeared together in Nixon in 1996.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Rolling Loud

• The movie is directed by Jeremy Garelick, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Jeremy Garelick also directed The Binge in 2020.
• It stars Owen Wilson who also starred in Free Birds (2013).
• The film also stars Matt Rife who's last movie was Black Pumpkin (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Verity

• The movie is directed by Michael Showalter, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Michael Showalter also directed Spoiler Alert in 2022 which grossed $1.3 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Dakota Johnson who also starred in Beastly (2011).
• The film also stars Anne Hathaway who's last movie was The End of Oak Street (2026).
• Michael Showalter directed Anne Hathaway in and The Idea of You
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• 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

• The Social Reckoning - Friday, 9th October
• Other Mommy - Friday, 9th October
• Once Upon a Time In the Middle East - Friday, 9th October
• Angel and the Badman - Friday, 9th October

The movie stars Tom Cruise who has been seen previously in Top Gun Maverick and Mission Impossible Fallout. It also stars Riz Ahmed, who has previously been seen in Relay and Ill Manors.

Directing duties go to Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who has previously brought us Babel and Amores Perros.

Movie Synopsis

The most powerful man in the world tries to present himself as humanity’s saviour before the disaster he has unleashed destroys everything.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Digger~2026
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: very strong language
• Classification Date: 2nd October 2026
• Runtime: 129 minutes (2 hours 9 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
• Starring:
  • Tom Cruise
  • Riz Ahmed
  • John Goodman
  • Sandra Hüller

  BBFC movie page

This week there are 21 new films released in countries around the globe looking to hit their box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top global movie, The Odyssey, 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.

• Practical Magic 2
• Don't Look Back In Anger
• Hope
• Runner
• Fall 2: Deadpoint
• Mutiny
• Pressure
• Coyote Vs. Acme
• The Good Boy
• Spa Weekend

Practical Magic 2

• The movie is directed by Susanne Bier, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Susanne Bier also directed Love Is All You Need in 2012.
• It stars Sandra Bullock who also starred in The Prince of Egypt (1998).
• The film also stars Nicole Kidman who's last movie was Babygirl (2024).
• They also appeared together in Practical Magic in 1999.
• Susanne Bier directed Sandra Bullock in and Bird Box
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Armenia / Aruba / Austria / Azerbaijan / Bahrain / Belgium / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Croatia / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Egypt / Estonia / Faroe Islands / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Guatemala / Guyana / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kuwait / Laos / Latvia / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malaysia / Malta / Mexico / Montenegro / Netherlands / New Zealand / Nicaragua / Norway / Oman / Poland / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Qatar / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Senegal / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Africa / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Trinidad & Tobago / Tunisia / Turkey / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uzbekistan / Vietnam

Don't Look Back In Anger

• The movie is directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace also directed Blur: No Distance Left to Run in 2010.
• It stars Liam Gallagher who also starred in George Michael Freedom (2022).
• The film also stars Noel Gallagher who's last movie was Oasis Knebworth 1996 (2021).
• Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher have starred in 4 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Supersonic in 2016, Blur: No Distance Left to Run in 2010, Oasis Knebworth 1996 in 2021 and Exit Through the Gift Shop in 2010.
• Dylan Southern directed Liam Gallagher in and Blur: No Distance Left to Run
• Dylan Southern directed Noel Gallagher in and Blur: No Distance Left to Run
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Indonesia / Ireland / Mexico / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / United Kingdom / United States

Hope

• The movie is from director Na Hong-jin.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Hwang Jung-min who also starred in The Battleship Island (2017).
• The film also stars Zo In-sung who's last movie was The King (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Belarus / Brunei / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / Indonesia / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Malaysia / Russia / Singapore / United States

Runner

• The movie is directed by Scott Waugh, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Scott Waugh also directed 6 Below Miracle On the Mountain in 2017 which grossed $1.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Alan Ritchson who also starred in Office Uprising (2018).
• The film also stars Owen Wilson who's last movie was Charlie the Wonderdog (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Egypt / Greece / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Netherlands / United Kingdom / United States

Fall 2: Deadpoint

• The movie is directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig also directed Predestination in 2014 which grossed $4.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Harriet Slater who also starred in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).
• The film also stars Arsema Thomas who's last movie was Redeeming Love (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Croatia / Curacao / India / Ireland / Kosovo / Mongolia / Slovenia / Ukraine / United Kingdom

Mutiny

• The movie is directed by Jean-François Richet, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Jean-François Richet also directed Mesrine Part 1: Killer Instinct in 2008 which grossed $19.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jason Statham who also starred in War (2007).
• The film also stars Annabelle Wallis who's last movie was Mercy (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Brazil / Colombia / Costa Rica / Dominican Republic / Honduras / Italy / Nicaragua / Sweden

Pressure

• The movie is directed by Anthony Maras, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Anthony Maras also directed Hotel Mumbai in 2019 which grossed $6.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Andrew Scott who also starred in Miracle At Midnight (1998).
• The film also stars Brendan Fraser who's last movie was Rental Family (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / Denmark / Estonia / France / Ireland / Netherlands / Poland / United Kingdom

Coyote Vs. Acme

• The movie is directed by Dave Green, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Dave Green also directed Earth to Echo in 2014.
• It stars Will Forte who also starred in Rock of Ages (2012).
• The film also stars Lana Condor who's last movie was Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023).
• They also appeared together in Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken in 2023.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Norway / Romania / Russia

The Good Boy

• The movie is directed by Jan Komasa, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Jan Komasa also directed Anniversary in 2025.
• It stars Stephen Graham who also starred in Yardie (2018).
• The film also stars Andrea Riseborough who's last movie was Goodbye June (2025).
• They also appeared together in Matilda: The Musical in 2022.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden

Spa Weekend

• The movie is directed by Scott Moore and Jon Lucas, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Scott Moore and Jon Lucas also directed 21 & Over in 2013.
• It stars Leslie Mann who also starred in Perfume (2001).
• The film also stars Michelle Buteau who's last movie was Babes (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Slovakia

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

Next week there are 28 new movies released gloabally

• Resident Evil - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Finding Emily - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Coyote Vs. Acme - From Thursday, 17th September
• Fall 2: Deadpoint - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Runner - From Thursday, 17th September
• Pressure - From Thursday, 17th September
• The Dog Stars - From Thursday, 17th September
• Practical Magic 2 - From Friday, 18th September
• Spa Weekend - From Thursday, 17th September
• Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom - From Friday, 18th September
• Bitter Christmas - From Thursday, 17th September
• Hen - From Friday, 18th September
• The Invite - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Forgotten Island - From Thursday, 17th September
• The Cycle of Love - From Friday, 18th September
• PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - From Thursday, 17th September
• Sunny Dancer - From Friday, 18th September
• David - From Thursday, 17th September
• Palestine 36 - From Thursday, 17th September
• By Any Means - From Thursday, 17th September
• Mutiny - From Thursday, 17th September
• The Stranger - From Friday, 18th September
• In the Grey - From Friday, 18th September
• The Magic Faraway Tree - From Thursday, 17th September
• Animal Farm - From Friday, 18th September
• Primavera - From Thursday, 17th September
• & Sons - From Friday, 18th September
• All Wishes Come True! - From Wednesday, 16th September

Last weekend Spider-Man: Brand New Day was at the top of the global box office, there are 35 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.

• Fall 2: Deadpoint
• Mayday
• Coyote Vs. Acme
• By Any Means
• Leviticus
• All Wishes Come True!
• Hope
• The Death of Robin Hood
• Dear You
• Ice Cream Man

Fall 2: Deadpoint

• The movie is directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig also directed Predestination in 2014 which grossed $4.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Harriet Slater who also starred in Tarot (2024).
• The film also stars Arsema Thomas who's last movie was Redeeming Love (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Antigua & Barbuda / Aruba / Bahrain / Belarus / Brunei / Bulgaria / Canada / China / Estonia / Georgia / Greece / Guyana / Hong Kong / Hungary / Kazakhstan / Kuwait / Malaysia / Montenegro / Oman / Poland / Saudi Arabia / Taiwan / Turkey / United Arab Emirates / United States

Mayday

• The movie is directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley also directed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in 2023 which grossed $208.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Ryan Reynolds who also starred in Safe House (2012).
• The film also stars Kenneth Branagh who's last movie was The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Canada / India / Poland / Singapore / Sweden / United Kingdom / United States

Coyote Vs. Acme

• The movie is directed by Dave Green, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Dave Green also directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows in 2016 which grossed $245.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Will Forte who also starred in A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (2011).
• The film also stars Lana Condor who's last movie was Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023).
• They also appeared together in Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken in 2023.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bulgaria / Estonia / Italy / Latvia / Mongolia / North Macedonia / Singapore / Slovenia / Ukraine

By Any Means

• The movie is directed by Elegance Bratton, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Elegance Bratton also directed The Inspection in 2022.
• It stars Mark Wahlberg who also starred in The Truth About Charlie (2003).
• The film also stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II who's last movie was Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / Denmark / Greece / Netherlands / Portugal / United States

Leviticus

• The movie is from director Adrian Chiarella.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Joe Bird who also starred in Talk to Me (2023).
• The film also stars Stacy Clausen who's last movie was True Spirit (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Estonia / Ireland / Netherlands / United Kingdom

All Wishes Come True!

• The movie is from director Mu Zhengyang.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Chen Hao who also starred in The Storm (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / Indonesia / Luxembourg / Thailand

Hope

• The movie is from director Na Hong-jin.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Hwang Jung-min who also starred in The Battleship Island (2017).
• The film also stars Zo In-sung who's last movie was The King (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Cambodia / Taiwan / Vietnam

The Death of Robin Hood

• The movie is directed by Michael Sarnoski, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Michael Sarnoski also directed A Quiet Place: Day One in 2024 which grossed $261.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Hugh Jackman who also starred in Swordfish (2001).
• The film also stars Jodie Comer who's last movie was 28 Years Later (2025).
• They also appeared together in Free Guy in 2021.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / Netherlands / United Kingdom

Dear You

• The movie is from director Lan Hongchun.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Li Sitong who also starred in Dear You (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / France / United States

Ice Cream Man

• The movie is directed by Eli Roth, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Eli Roth also directed The House With a Clock In Its Walls in 2018 which grossed $131.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Ari Millen who also starred in Ice Cream Man (2026).
• The film also stars Charlie Zeltzer who's last movie was Thomas & Friends: Race For the Sodor Cup (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hong Kong / Mexico / Turkey

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

Next week there are 32 new movies released gloabally

• Practical Magic 2 - From Thursday, 10th September
• Hope - From Wednesday, 9th September
• Runner - From Thursday, 10th September
• Pressure - From Wednesday, 9th September
• Fall 2: Deadpoint - From Thursday, 10th September
• Coyote Vs. Acme - From Thursday, 10th September
• The Good Boy - From Monday, 7th September
• Mutiny - From Thursday, 10th September
• Charlie the Wonderdog - From Thursday, 10th September
• Tad and the Magic Lamp - From Thursday, 10th September
• Spa Weekend - From Thursday, 10th September
• Finding Emily - From Thursday, 10th September
• Primavera - From Thursday, 10th September
• The Odyssey - From Friday, 11th September
• Idiots - From Thursday, 10th September
• Clayface - From Friday, 11th September
• Ice Cream Man - From Thursday, 10th September
• The Drama - From Wednesday, 9th September
• Teenage Sex and Death At Camp Miasma - From Thursday, 10th September
• By Any Means - From Friday, 11th September
• Her Private Hell - From Thursday, 10th September
• PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - From Thursday, 10th September
• Bitter Christmas - From Friday, 11th September
• Hen - From Friday, 11th September
• Paradise Lost - From Sunday, 13th September
• All Wishes Come True! - From Friday, 11th September
• Palestine 36 - From Friday, 11th September
• Sense and Sensibility - From Thursday, 10th September
• The Rivals of Amziah King - From Thursday, 10th September
• The Pout-Pout Fish - From Thursday, 10th September
• Deep Water - From Thursday, 10th September
• It Ends - From Thursday, 10th September