With Resident Evil 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.

• Heart of the Beast
• Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
• Primetime
• The Stunt Driver
• The Incomer
• Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore?
• Charlie Harper
• Forgotten Island
• You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way)
• The Vvaan

Heart of the Beast

• The movie is directed by David Ayer, it is the directors 11th movie.
• David Ayer also directed Harsh Times in 2005 which grossed $3.3 Mil. in the US and grossed $6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Brad Pitt who also starred in The Lost City (2022).
• The film also stars J.K. Simmons who's last movie was The Accountant 2 (2025).
• Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Burn After Reading in 2008, The Mexican in 2001 and Megamind in 2010.
• David Ayer directed Brad Pitt in and Fury
• David Ayer directed J.K. Simmons in and Harsh Times
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

• The movie is directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Josef Kubota Wladyka also directed Catch the Fair One in 2021.
• It stars Rinko Kikuchi who also starred in Endless Night (2015).
• The film also stars Alberto Guerra who's last movie was The Tenants (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Primetime

• The movie is from director Lance Oppenheim.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Robert Pattinson who also starred in Mickey 17 (2025).
• The film also stars Merritt Wever who's last movie was Christy (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Stunt Driver

• The movie is directed by Michael Dowse, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Michael Dowse also directed Trap House in 2025.
• It stars Jay Baruchel who also starred in Million Dollar Baby (2004).
• The film also stars Ed Helms who's last movie was Family Switch (2023).
• They also appeared together in Night At the Museum 2 in 2009.
• Michael Dowse directed Jay Baruchel in and Goon
• Michael Dowse directed Ed Helms in and Coffee and Kareem
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Incomer

• The movie is from director Louis Paxton.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Domhnall Gleeson who also starred in Never Let Me Go (2010).
• The film also stars Gayle Rankin who's last movie was The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore?

• The movie is directed by Garth Jennings, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Garth Jennings also directed Sing 2 in 2021 which grossed $162.8 Mil. in the US and grossed $406 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jarvis Cocker who also starred in The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021).
• They also appeared together in Pulp: A Film About Life Death and Supermarkets in 2014.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Charlie Harper

• The movie is from director Tom Dean and Mac Eldridge.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Emilia Jones who also starred in What We Did On Our Holiday (2014).
• The film also stars Nick Robinson who's last movie was Snack Shack (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Forgotten Island

• The movie is directed by Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford also directed Puss In Boots: The Last Wish in 2022 which grossed $186.1 Mil. in the US and grossed $479.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars H.E.R. who also starred in Yes Day (2021).
• The film also stars Liza Soberano who's last movie was Lisa Frankenstein (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way)

• The movie is directed by Nick Davis, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Nick Davis also directed 1999 in 1998.
• It stars Martin Short who also starred in Captain Ron (1992).
• The film also stars Eugene Levy who's last movie was Finding Dory (2016).
• Martin Short and Eugene Levy have starred in 4 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood in 1989, Father of the Bride Part II in 1996, Father of the Bride in 1992 and The Canadian Conspiracy in 1986.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Vvaan

• The movie is from director Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Sidharth Malhotra who also starred in A Gentleman: Sundar Susheel Risky (2017).
• The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia who's last movie was Oosaravelli (2011).
• 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 7 new movies released

• Just Play Dead - Monday, 28th September - limited release
• The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream - Tuesday, 29th September - streaming
• Wicker - Wednesday, 30th September
• Terrifier 4 - Thursday, 1st October
• Digger - Friday, 2nd October
• Verity - Friday, 2nd October
• Variety - Friday, 2nd October

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie Violent Night 2 which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others David Harbour (Kinsey) and Kristen Bell (Unity)
• It is directed by Tommy Wirkola (Kurt Josef Wagle Og Legenden Om Fjordheksa)
• The movie also stars Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano and Daniela Melchior
• The UK release date is 4th December 2026
• And the release date in North America is 4th December 2026

Synopsis for Violent Night 2

A magic-sapped Santa Claus works at a New Jersey mall where he must fight a ruthless crime lord and his goons. When time runs out, he calls in ultimate backup, Mrs. Claus.

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

Marvel studios brings its latest movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps to the big screen and as expected the anticipated introduction of Marvels first family tops the UK box office on its debut.

The movie takes an excellent £8.1 Million on its debut which is better than Iron Man 2 but not as good as Thor: The Dark World

The movie is the third of the big July 2025 movies and although it did better than Superman~2025 from a couple of weeks ago its not come close to Jurassic World: Rebirth from the start of July.

Superman~2025 drops to number 2 after a couple of weeks at the top and has taken £21.5 Million to date.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 25th - 27th July 2025

• The movie goes down the chart to number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,934,660 over the weekend, a 60% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £21,578,900 over 3 weeks of release
• The movie is the 6th top grossing film so far in 2025

• The movie is a new entry at number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,613,209 over its debut weekend

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £649,942 over the weekend, a 48% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £19,700,000 over 5 weeks of release
• The movie is the 9th top grossing film so far in 2025

This weekend, Friday 5th January 2024, there are 5 new films released in the UK and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Wonka, for the number 1 spot?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Night Swim
• The Goldfinger
• One Life
• Priscilla
• Bad Behaviour

Night Swim

• The movie is directed by Bryce McGuire, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Bryce McGuire also directed Unfollowed in 2018.
• It stars Wyatt Russell who also starred in Goon 2 (2017).
• The film also stars Kerry Condon who was last seen in The Banshees of Inisherin (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Goldfinger

• The movie is directed by Felix Chong, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Felix Chong also directed Lady Cop and Papa Crook in 2008.
• It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai who also starred in Red Cliff II (2009).
• The film also stars Andy Lau who was last seen in The Movie Emperor (2024).
• Felix Chong directed Tony Leung Chiu-wai in The Silent War
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

One Life

• The movie is directed by James Hawes, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• James Hawes also directed The Amateur in 2024.
• It stars Helena Bonham Carter who also starred in Dark Shadows (2012).
• The film also stars Anthony Hopkins who was last seen in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023).
• They also appeared together in Howards End in 1992.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Priscilla

• The movie is directed by Sofia Coppola, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Sofia Coppola also directed The Beguiled in 2017 which grossed £1 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Cailee Spaeny who also starred in Pacific Rim Uprising (2018).
• The film also stars Jacob Elordi who was last seen in Saltburn (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Bad Behaviour

• The movie is from director Alice Englert.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jennifer Connelly who also starred in The Hot Spot (1990).
• The film also stars Alice Englert who was last seen in You Won't Be Alone (2022).
• 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 4 new movies released

• Lord of Misrule - Monday, 8th January - streaming
• Poor Things - Friday, 12th January
• The Beekeeper - Friday, 12th January
• The Boys In the Boat - Friday, 12th January

Is it a sequel or a remake? 24 years after the original Space Jam which starred Micheal Jordon comes the follow up which has been given a U rating in the UK by the BBFC.

The movie stars among other basketball legend LeBron James and Boogie Nights star Don Cheadle.

The movie is directed by Malcolm D. Lee who also directed The Best Man from 1999.

Movie Synopsis

Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI. To get home safely, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game against the AI's digitized champions of the court -- a powered-up roster called the Goon Squad.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Space Jam: A New Legacy
• BBFC age rating:U Certificate
• Reason: very mild slapstick, language
• Release date: 16th July 2021
• Runtime: 115m (1 hour 55 minutes)
• Director: Malcom D Lee
• Starring: LeBron James, Zendaya, Don Cheadle