Released globaly this week there are 14 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Lilo & Stitch 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.

• Karate Kid: Legends
• The Phoenician Scheme
• Bring Her Back
• Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War - The Two Episode Finale
• Hurry Up Tomorrow
• Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience
• The Ugly Stepsister
• The Ritual
• The Legend of Ochi
• Mission:Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Karate Kid: Legends

• The movie is from director Jonathan Entwistle.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jackie Chan who also starred in The Legend of Silk Boy (2010).
• The film also stars Ben Wang who's last movie was Mean Girls (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / Georgia / Germany / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Italy / Mexico / Netherlands / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Romania / Sweden / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States

The Phoenician Scheme

• The movie is directed by Wes Anderson, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Wes Anderson also directed Asteroid City in 2023 which grossed $32.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Benicio Del Toro who also starred in Reptile (2023).
• The film also stars Truman Hanks who's last movie was Asteroid City (2023).
• Wes Anderson directed Benicio Del Toro in and The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun
• Wes Anderson directed Truman Hanks in and Asteroid City
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Canada / Denmark / Estonia / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / Kazakhstan / Mexico / Netherlands / Portugal / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Turkey

Bring Her Back

• The movie is directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou also directed Talk to Me in 2023 which grossed $88.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Sally Hawkins who also starred in The Gruffalo w/ The Smeds and the Smoos (2023).
• The film also stars Billy Barratt who's last movie was Kraven the Hunter (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Cambodia / Canada / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Italy / Macau / Malaysia / New Zealand / Russia / Taiwan / Ukraine / United States / Vietnam

Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War - The Two Episode Finale

• The movie is directed by Alex Pillai, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Alex Pillai also directed How to Date Billy Walsh in 2024.
• It stars Ncuti Gatwa who also starred in Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans (2019).
• The film also stars Varada Sethu who's last movie was I Came By (2022).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / France / Italy / Mexico / Spain / United Kingdom / United States

Hurry Up Tomorrow

• The movie is directed by Trey Edward Shults, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Trey Edward Shults also directed It Comes At Night in 2017.
• It stars The Weeknd who also starred in Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025).
• The film also stars Jenna Ortega who's last movie was Death of a Unicorn (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Malaysia / Mexico / Russia / Ukraine

Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience

• The movie is directed by Gretchen Mallorie and Andrea Tran, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Gretchen Mallorie and Andrea Tran also directed Peppa's Cinema Party in 2024.
• It stars Harriette Cox who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars John Sparkes who's last movie was Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / France / Ireland / Sweden / United Kingdom

The Ugly Stepsister

• The movie is from director Emilie Blichfeldt.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Lea Myren who also starred in The Ugly Stepsister (2025).
• The film also stars Ane Dahl Torp who's last movie was Kong Curling (2011).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Estonia / Hungary / Singapore

The Ritual

• The movie is from director David Midell.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Al Pacino who also starred in The Son of No One (2011).
• The film also stars Dan Stevens who's last movie was Cuckoo (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Estonia / Ireland / Italy / Turkey

The Legend of Ochi

• The movie is from director Isaiah Saxon.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Helena Zengel who also starred in News of the World (2020).
• The film also stars Willem Dafoe who's last movie was Saturday Night (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Laos

Mission:Impossible - The Final Reckoning

• The movie is directed by Christopher McQuarrie, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Christopher McQuarrie also directed Mission:Impossible - Fallout in 2018 which grossed $791.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Tom Cruise who also starred in Far and Away (1992).
• The film also stars Hayley Atwell who's last movie was Paddington In Peru (2024).
• They also appeared together in Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 in 2023.
• Christopher McQuarrie directed Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher, Mission:Impossible - Rogue Nation, Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, and Mission:Impossible - Fallout
• Christopher McQuarrie directed Hayley Atwell in and Mission:Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  China / Vietnam

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

Next week there are 26 new movies released gloabally

• Ballerina - From Wednesday, 4th June
• Predetor: Killer of Killers - From Friday, 6th June
• The Phoenician Scheme - From Thursday, 5th June
• Dangerous Animals - From Friday, 6th June
• Karate Kid: Legends - From Thursday, 5th June
• The Ritual - From Thursday, 5th June
• The Ugly Stepsister - From Thursday, 5th June
• Death of a Unicorn - From Thursday, 5th June
• Clown In a Cornfield - From Thursday, 5th June
• Bring Her Back - From Wednesday, 4th June
• Cloud - From Wednesday, 4th June
• The Wedding Banquet - From Thursday, 5th June
• The Life of Chuck - From Friday, 6th June
• Lilo & Stitch - From Friday, 6th June
• The Surfer - From Thursday, 5th June
• 200% Wolf - From Friday, 6th June
• Tornado - From Friday, 6th June
• Jane Austen Wrecked My Life - From Friday, 6th June
• Vermiglio - From Thursday, 5th June
• Hurry Up Tomorrow - From Friday, 16th May
• The Woman In the Yard - From Friday, 28th March
• Kokuhô - From Friday, 6th June
• Companion - From Thursday, 5th June
• Oh, Canada - From Thursday, 5th June
• Ocean With David Attenborough - From Friday, 6th June
• Bhool Chuk Maaf - From Friday, 23rd May

This weekend, Friday 30th May 2025, 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, Lilo & Stitch, 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.

• Karate Kid: Legends
• Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience
• Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War - The Two Episode Finale
• The Salt Path
• The Ballad of Wallis Island

Karate Kid: Legends

• The movie is from director Jonathan Entwistle.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jackie Chan who also starred in The Foreigner (2017).
• The film also stars Ben Wang who's last movie was Mean Girls (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience

• The movie is directed by Gretchen Mallorie and Andrea Tran, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Gretchen Mallorie and Andrea Tran also directed Peppa's Cinema Party in 2024 which grossed £1.7 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Harriette Cox who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars John Sparkes who's last movie was Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War - The Two Episode Finale

• The movie is directed by Alex Pillai, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Alex Pillai also directed The Best Man in 2006 and grossed $839.1 K globally.
• It stars Ncuti Gatwa who also starred in National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (2025).
• The film also stars Varada Sethu who's last movie was I Came By (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Salt Path

• The movie is directed by Marianne Elliott, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Marianne Elliott also directed All's Well That Ends Well: NT Live in 2009.
• It stars Gillian Anderson who also starred in Viceroys House (2017).
• The film also stars Jason Isaacs who's last movie was Words of War (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Ballad of Wallis Island

• The movie is directed by James Griffiths, it is the directors 4th movie.
• James Griffiths also directed Charity Case in 2016.
• It stars Tom Basden who also starred in Island of Dreams (2019).
• The film also stars Tim Key who's last movie was Mickey 17 (2025).
• 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 2 new movies released

• Clown In a Cornfield - Friday, 6th June
• Ballerina - Friday, 6th June

Check out the new trailer for upcoming movie Wicked~2024 which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Cynthia Erivo (Harriet) and Ariana Grande (Men In Black: International)
• It is directed by Jon M. Chu (Step Up 3D)
• The movie also stars Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode and Ethan Slater
• The UK release date is 22nd November 2024
• And the release date in North America is 22nd November 2024
• Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande appeared together in Wicked Part 2
• Jon M. Chu directed Ariana Grande in Jem and the Holograms

Synopsis for Wicked

An unlikely friendship emerges between Elphaba and Glinda, two clashing witches in the magical land of Oz. Elphaba is wrongfully cast as a wicked witch as she seeks to expose the fraudulent, corrupt Wizard who rules the land.

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

Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 6th October 2023, there are 5 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Exorcist: Believer
• Foe
• She Came to Me
• Cat Person
• Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

The Exorcist: Believer

• The movie is directed by David Gordon Green, it is the directors 16th movie.
• David Gordon Green also directed The Sitter in 2012.
• It stars Ellen Burstyn who also starred in Two Men In Town (2014).
• The film also stars Jennifer Nettles who was last seen in Harriet (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Foe

• The movie is directed by Garth Davis, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Garth Davis also directed Mary Magdalene in 2018.
• It stars Saoirse Ronan who also starred in The Secret World of Arrietty (2011).
• The film also stars Paul Mescal who was last seen in Carmen (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

She Came to Me

• The movie is directed by Rebecca Miller, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Rebecca Miller also directed Maggies Plan in 2016 which grossed $3.4 Mil. in the US and grossed $5.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Anne Hathaway who also starred in Bride Wars (2009).
• The film also stars Marisa Tomei who was last seen in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Cat Person

• The movie is directed by Susanna Fogel, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Susanna Fogel also directed Life Partners in 2014.
• It stars Emilia Jones who also starred in Patrick (2018).
• The film also stars Nicholas Braun who was last seen in Zola (2020).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

• The movie is from director Kim Seong-sik.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Gang Dong-won who also starred in Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman (2023).
• The film also stars Joon-ho Huh who was last seen in Escape From Mogadishu (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

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

• Damsel - Friday, 13th October - streaming
• Ordinary Angels - Friday, 13th October
• Dear David - Friday, 13th October - limited release
• Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour - Friday, 13th October

Released in the UK this weekend, Friday, 6th October 2023, there are 6 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Creator from the top of the UK box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Exorcist: Believer
• Golda
• The Ex-Files 4: Marriage Plan
• BlackBerry
• Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time
• The Great Escaper

The Exorcist: Believer

• The movie is directed by David Gordon Green, it is the directors 16th movie.
• David Gordon Green also directed Snow Angels in 2007.
• It stars Ellen Burstyn who also starred in Walking Across Egypt (1999).
• The film also stars Jennifer Nettles who was last seen in Harriet (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Golda

• The movie is directed by Guy Nattiv, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Guy Nattiv also directed Skin in 2019 which grossed £638 in the UK.
• It stars Helen Mirren who also starred in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018).
• The film also stars Zed Josef who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Ex-Files 4: Marriage Plan

• The movie is directed by Yusheng Tian, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Yusheng Tian also directed No Turning Back in 2020.
• It stars Geng Han who also starred in Ever Since We Love (2015).
• The film also stars Ryan Zheng who was last seen in The Battle At Lake Changjin (2021).
• Geng Han and Ryan Zheng have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Ex-Files in 2014, The Ex-File 3: The Return of the Exes in 2017 and So Young in 2013.
• Yusheng Tian directed Geng Han in Ex-Files
• Yusheng Tian directed Ryan Zheng in Ex-Files 2: The Back Up Strikes Back
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

BlackBerry

• The movie is directed by Matt Johnson, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Matt Johnson also directed The Dirties in 2014 which grossed £2.3K in the UK.
• It stars Jay Baruchel who also starred in This Is the End (2013).
• The film also stars Glenn Howerton who was last seen in Fool's Paradise (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time

• The movie is directed by Mahiro Maeda and Katsuichi Nakayama, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Mahiro Maeda and Katsuichi Nakayama also directed Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo in 2012.
• It stars Megumi Ogata who also starred in Evangelion 2.0 You Can Not Advance (2009).
• The film also stars Megumi Hayashibara who was last seen in Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (2023).
• Megumi Ogata and Megumi Hayashibara have starred in 8 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo in 2012, Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street in 2002, Evangelion Evangelion Death True 2 in 2002, Evangelion 2.0 You Can Not Advance in 2009, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion in 1997, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth in 1997, Revival of Evangelion in 1998 and Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone in 2007.
• Mahiro Maeda directed Megumi Ogata in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
• Mahiro Maeda directed Megumi Hayashibara in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Great Escaper

• The movie is directed by Oliver Parker, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Oliver Parker also directed Swimming With Men in 2018 which grossed £466.2K in the UK.
• It stars Michael Caine who also starred in Harry Brown (2009).
• The film also stars Glenda Jackson who was last seen in Mothering Sunday (2021).
• They also appeared together in The Romantic Englishwoman in 1975.
• 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

• Sumotherhood - Friday, 13th October
• Daliland - Friday, 13th October
• PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie - Friday, 13th October
• Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour - Friday, 13th October