Released globaly this week there are 27 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Devil Wears Prada 2 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.

• Obsession
• In the Grey
• Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
• Deep Water
• The Sheep Detectives
• Mortal Kombat II
• Hokum
• Karuppu
• The Magic Faraway Tree
• Silent Friend

Obsession

• The movie is from director Curry Barker.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Michael Johnston who also starred in Ride Your Wave (2019).
• 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:
  Argentina / Aruba / Australia / Bahrain / Belgium / Chile / Colombia / Croatia / Curacao / Denmark / Ecuador / France / Ghana / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kuwait / Malta / Mexico / Montenegro / Netherlands / New Zealand / Nicaragua / Oman / Panama / Peru / Poland / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Saudi Arabia / Serbia / Sweden / Switzerland / Turkey / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay

In the Grey

• The movie is directed by Guy Ritchie, it is the directors 19th movie.
• Guy Ritchie also directed Fountain of Youth in 2025.
• It stars Eiza González who also starred in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024).
• 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 Spirit Untamed in 2021 and Ambulance in 2022.
• 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:
  Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Australia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Croatia / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Estonia / Finland / Greece / Guyana / Iceland / Indonesia / Latvia / Lithuania / Malaysia / Mexico / Montenegro / New Zealand / Norway / Puerto Rico / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Serbia / Sweden / Switzerland / United States

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

• The movie is directed by Malcolm Venville, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Malcolm Venville also directed Henry's Crime in 2011 which grossed $2.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Steve Harris who also starred in Burning Sands (2017).
• The film also stars Bruce Dickinson who's last movie was Incubus (1981).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / Belgium / Czech Republic / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / Netherlands / Poland / Portugal / Singapore / Spain

Deep Water

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 28th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed Prison in 1988.
• It stars Aaron Eckhart who also starred in Possession (2002).
• The film also stars Molly Belle Wright who's last movie was The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Canada / Chile / China / Malaysia / Mexico / Norway / Peru / South Africa

The Sheep Detectives

• The movie is directed by Kyle Balda, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kyle Balda also directed Dr. Seuss' The Lorax in 2012 which grossed $348.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Hugh Jackman who also starred in X-Men (2000).
• The film also stars Emma Thompson who's last movie was Everybody to Kenmure Street (2026).
• They also appeared together in Missing Link in 2019.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / China / Germany / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Kazakhstan

Mortal Kombat II

• The movie is directed by Simon McQuoid, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Simon McQuoid also directed Mortal Kombat in 2021 which grossed $96.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Karl Urban who also starred in I Object ().
• The film also stars Adeline Rudolph who's last movie was Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Hong Kong / India / Israel

Hokum

• The movie is directed by Damian McCarthy, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Damian McCarthy also directed Oddity in 2024.
• It stars Adam Scott who also starred in First Time Female Director (2023).
• The film also stars Peter Coonan who's last movie was Trad (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bolivia / Peru / Spain

Karuppu

• The movie is directed by RJ Balaji, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• RJ Balaji also directed Mookuthi Amman in 2020.
• It stars Suriya who also starred in Ghajini (2005).
• The film also stars Trisha Krishnan who's last movie was Athadu (2005).
• Suriya and Trisha Krishnan have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Ayitha Ezhuthu in 2004 and Aaru in 2005.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  India / Norway / United Kingdom

The Magic Faraway Tree

• The movie is directed by Ben Gregor, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Ben Gregor also directed All Stars in 2013.
• It stars Andrew Garfield who also starred in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009).
• The film also stars Claire Foy who's last movie was H Is For Hawk (2026).
• They also appeared together in Breathe in 2017.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Latvia

Silent Friend

• The movie is directed by Ildiko Enyedi, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Ildiko Enyedi also directed Magic Hunter in 1994.
• It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai who also starred in Hidden Blade (2023).
• The film also stars Léa Seydoux who's last movie was The Beast (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hong Kong / Spain

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

Next week there are 20 new movies released gloabally

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Obsession - From Thursday, 21st May
• Finding Emily - From Thursday, 21st May
• Hokum - From Wednesday, 20th May
• In the Grey - From Thursday, 21st May
• Primavera - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Deep Water - From Monday, 18th May
• The Salt Path - From Friday, 22nd May
• The North - From Thursday, 21st May
• The Christophers - From Friday, 22nd May
• Miss Moxy - From Thursday, 21st May
• Silent Friend - From Friday, 22nd May
• Colours of Time - From Thursday, 21st May
• Eleanor the Great - From Thursday, 21st May
• Mother Mary - From Thursday, 21st May
• Normal - From Thursday, 16th April
• The Tasters - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Fuze - From Thursday, 21st May
• Tuner - From Friday, 22nd May

Last weekend The Devil Wears Prada 2 was at the top of the North American box office, there are 2 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

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 Sheep Detectives
• Silent Friend

The Sheep Detectives

• The movie is directed by Kyle Balda, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kyle Balda also directed Dr. Seuss the Lorax in 2012 which grossed $214 Mil. in the US and grossed $348.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Hugh Jackman who also starred in The Fountain (2006).
• The film also stars Emma Thompson who's last movie was Everybody to Kenmure Street (2026).
• They also appeared together in Missing Link in 2019.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Silent Friend

• The movie is directed by Ildiko Enyedi, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Ildiko Enyedi also directed Magic Hunter in 1994.
• It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai who also starred in Red Cliff II (2009).
• The film also stars Léa Seydoux who's last movie was The Beast (2024).
• 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

• Mortal Kombat II - Friday, 15th May
• In the Grey - Friday, 15th May
• Diamanti - Friday, 15th May - limited release
• Poetic License - Friday, 15th May

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

• It stars among others Luciane Buchanan (Evil Dead Burn) and Hunter Doohan (Evil Dead Burn)
• It is directed by Sebastien Vanicek (Evil Dead Burn)
• The movie also stars Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright and Maude Davey
• The UK release date is 10th July 2026
• And the release date in North America is 24th July 2026

Synopsis for Evil Dead Burn

Following the death her husband, Alice seeks solace with her in-laws as the family comes together in a secluded house. The gathering becomes a family reunion from hell as members gradually turn into Deadites.

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

It has been while since the last big screen Star Wars outing, Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker, but with the success of the TV series Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu gets the treatment - the movie has been given a 12A age rating for moderate violence, threat, injury detail.

As with the TV show Pedro Pascal stars as The Mandalorian, he has also starred in Drive-Away Dolls and Sisters~2005, it also stars Sigourney Weaver who has been seen in Imaginary Heroes and The Meyerowitz Stories: New and Selected.

The movie is directed by Jon Favreau who created the TV show and has directed movies like Zathura: A Space Adventure and Chef.

Movie Synopsis

The Mandalorian and his young apprentice Grogu hunt down imperial fugitives after the fall of the Empire.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, injury detail
• Release date: 22nd May 2026
• Runtime: 132 minutes (2 hours 12 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Jon Favreau
• Starring:
  • Pedro Pascal
  • Sigourney Weaver
  • Jeremy Allen White

BBFC movie page

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 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.

• The Devil Wears Prada 2
• That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea
• Hokum
• The Exit 8
• Animal Farm
• Dreams
• Deep Water
• The Strangers: Chapter 3
• The Magic Faraway Tree
• ONE OK ROCK Detox Japan Tour 2025 At Nissan Stadium In Cinemas

The Devil Wears Prada 2

• The movie is directed by David Frankel, it is the directors 11th movie.
• David Frankel also directed Hope Springs in 2012.
• It stars Meryl Streep who also starred in Silkwood (1983).
• The film also stars Anne Hathaway who's last movie was Mother Mary (2026).
• They also appeared together in The Devil Wears Prada in 2006.
• David Frankel directed Meryl Streep in Hope Springs, and The Devil Wears Prada
• David Frankel directed Anne Hathaway in and The Devil Wears Prada
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Aruba / Australia / Austria / Azerbaijan / Bahrain / Belgium / Bolivia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / China / Colombia / Costa Rica / Croatia / Curacao / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Egypt / Estonia / Faroe Islands / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Ghana / Greece / Guadeloupe / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Japan / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kuwait / Kyrgyzstan / Laos / Latvia / Lebanon / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malaysia / Malta / Mexico / Mongolia / Montenegro / Morocco / Netherlands / New Zealand / Nigeria / Norway / Oman / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Senegal / Serbia / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Thailand / Trinidad & Tobago / Tunisia / Turkey / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay / Uzbekistan / Venezuela

That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea

• The movie is directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Yasuhito Kikuchi also directed That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond in 2022 which grossed $4.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Koichi Domoto who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Takuya Eguchi who's last movie was Spy X Family Code: White (2023).
• Yasuhito Kikuchi directed Takuya Eguchi in and That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Austria / Brazil / Canada / Chile / Colombia / Denmark / Finland / France / Germany / Hungary / Iceland / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kuwait / Kyrgyzstan / Mexico / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Peru / Portugal / Saudi Arabia / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States

Hokum

• The movie is from director Damian McCarthy.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Adam Scott who also starred in Flower (2017).
• The film also stars Peter Coonan who's last movie was Kathleen Is Here (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / India / Ireland / Malaysia / Norway / Poland / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

The Exit 8

• The movie is directed by Genki Kawamura, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Genki Kawamura also directed A Hundred Flowers in 2022.
• It stars Kazunari Ninomiya who also starred in From Siberia With Love (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bolivia / Brazil / Chile / Ecuador / Peru / Uruguay

Animal Farm

• The movie is directed by Andy Serkis, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Andy Serkis also directed The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum in 2027.
• It stars Seth Rogen who also starred in Kung-Fu Panda 2 (2011).
• The film also stars Gaten Matarazzo who's last movie was Stranger Things 5: The Finale (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / United States

Dreams

• The movie is from director Elena Rotari.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jessica Chastain who also starred in The Good Nurse (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Portugal / Turkey

Deep Water

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 28th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed Mindhunters in 2004.
• It stars Aaron Eckhart who also starred in Nurse Betty (2000).
• The film also stars Ben Kingsley who's last movie was The Thursday Murder Club (2025).
• They also appeared together in Suspect Zero in 2004.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  United Kingdom / United States

The Strangers: Chapter 3

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 28th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed The Strangers: Chapter 1 in 2024 which grossed $37.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Hannah Galway who also starred in The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026).
• The film also stars Ema Horvath who's last movie was The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025).
• Renny Harlin directed Ema Horvath in The Strangers: Chapter 1, and The Strangers: Chapter 2
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Netherlands / Spain

The Magic Faraway Tree

• The movie is directed by Ben Gregor, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Ben Gregor also directed Fatherhood in 2018.
• It stars Andrew Garfield who also starred in Silence (2017).
• The film also stars Claire Foy who's last movie was H Is For Hawk (2026).
• They also appeared together in Breathe in 2017.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / Germany

ONE OK ROCK Detox Japan Tour 2025 At Nissan Stadium In Cinemas

• The movie is from director Naoto Amazutsumi.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Takahiro Moriuchi who also starred in ONE OK ROCK Detox Japan Tour 2025 At Nissan Stadium In Cinemas (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / Mexico

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

Next week there are 22 new movies released gloabally

• The Sheep Detectives - From Thursday, 7th May
• Mortal Kombat II - From Thursday, 7th May
• Deep Water - From Wednesday, 6th May
• That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea - From Friday, 8th May
• Nuremberg - From Thursday, 7th May
• The Devil Wears Prada 2 - From Friday, 8th May
• Mother Mary - From Thursday, 7th May
• Fuze - From Wednesday, 6th May
• Whistle - From Wednesday, 6th May
• Couture - From Friday, 8th May
• The Strangers: Chapter 3 - From Monday, 4th May
• I Swear - From Thursday, 7th May
• Little Amélie Or the Character of Rain - From Friday, 8th May
• The Tasters - From Thursday, 7th May
• They Will Kill You - From Friday, 8th May
• Don't Be Prey - From Thursday, 7th May
• Blades of the Guardians - From Thursday, 7th May
• The Magic Faraway Tree - From Thursday, 7th May
• The Wizard of the Kremlin - From Friday, 8th May
• Miroirs No 3 - From Thursday, 7th May
• Silent Friend - From Friday, 8th May
• Dead Man's Wire - From Friday, 8th May