With Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy currently at the top of the UK box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge 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.

• Mickey 17
• Marching Powder
• Bonhoeffer: Holy Traitor
• One of Them Days
• Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

Mickey 17

• The movie is directed by Bong Joon Ho, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Bong Joon Ho also directed Tokyo in 2008.
• It stars Robert Pattinson who also starred in Little Ashes (2008).
• The film also stars Steven Yeun who's last movie was Love Me (2024).
• Bong Joon Ho directed Steven Yeun in and Okja
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Marching Powder

• The movie is directed by Nick Love, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Nick Love also directed The Football Factory in 2004 which grossed £623.1K in the UK and grossed $1.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Danny Dyer who also starred in Mean Machine (2001).
• The film also stars Stephanie Leonidas who's last movie was Tomorrow (2019).
• Nick Love directed Danny Dyer in Goodbye Charlie Bright, The Football Factory, The Business, and Outlaw
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Bonhoeffer: Holy Traitor

• The movie is from director Spencer Folmar.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Daniel Roebuck who also starred in Halloween II (2009).
• The film also stars Jeremy John Wells who's last movie was Oppenheimer (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

One of Them Days

• The movie is from director Lawrence Lamont.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Keke Palmer who also starred in Grease Live! (2016).
• The film also stars SZA who's last movie was Lizzo: Live In Concert (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

• The movie is from director Todd Komarnicki.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jonas Dassler who also starred in We Are Fine (2015).
• 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

• In the Lost Lands - Friday, 14th March
• Black Bag - Friday, 14th March

This weekend, Friday 22nd November 2024, there are 8 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Red One, 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.

• Wicked~2024
• Joy
• Gladiator II
• Spellbound
• Blitz
• Flow
• Armor
• Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

Wicked

• The movie is directed by Jon M. Chu, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Jon M. Chu also directed The LXD: The Secrets of the Ra in 2011.
• It stars Cynthia Erivo who also starred in Widows (2018).
• The film also stars Ariana Grande who's last movie was Don't Look Up (2021).
• They also appeared together in Wicked Part 2 in 2025.
• Jon M. Chu directed Cynthia Erivo in and Wicked Part 2
• Jon M. Chu directed Ariana Grande in Jem and the Holograms, and Wicked Part 2
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Joy

• The movie is directed by Ben Taylor, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Ben Taylor also directed Chevy in 2015.
• It stars Thomasin McKenzie who also starred in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019).
• The film also stars James Norton who's last movie was Bob Marley: One Love (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Gladiator II

• The movie is directed by Ridley Scott, it is the directors 33rd movie.
• Ridley Scott also directed The King of Ads Part 2 in 1993.
• It stars Paul Mescal who also starred in Foe (2023).
• The film also stars Pedro Pascal who's last movie was The Wild Robot (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Spellbound

• The movie is directed by Vicky Jenson, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Vicky Jenson also directed Shrek in 2001 which grossed $267.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $487.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rachel Zegler who also starred in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023).
• The film also stars Miguel Bernardeau who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Blitz

• The movie is directed by Steve McQueen, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Steve McQueen also directed Shame in 2012.
• It stars Saoirse Ronan who also starred in The Way Back (2010).
• The film also stars Harris Dickinson who's last movie was The Iron Claw (2023).
• They also appeared together in See How They Run in 2022.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Flow

• The movie is directed by Gints Zilbalodis, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Gints Zilbalodis also directed Away in 2019.
• It stars who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Armor

• The movie is from director Justin Routt.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Sylvester Stallone who also starred in The Zookeeper (2011).
• The film also stars Josh Wiggins who's last movie was Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Adventure (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

• The movie is from director Todd Komarnicki.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jonas Dassler who also starred in Never Look Away (2019).
• The film also stars Phileas Heyblom who is making a feature film debut.
• 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

• Dear Santa - Monday, 25th November - streaming
• Queer - Wednesday, 27th November - limited release
• Moana 2 - Wednesday, 27th November
• September 5 - Friday, 29th November
• Nutcrackers - Friday, 29th November - streaming

Sequel movie Meg 2: The Trench has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate threat, violence, bloody images, rude gestures

As with the first movie, The Meg, the followup stars Jason Statham who has previously starred in Fast & Furious 7 and Cellular, the movie also stars Sienna Guillory who has appeared in Resident Evil: Afterlife and Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang).

Taking over on directing duties this time is Ben Wheatley who has previously directed Sightseers and Rebecca.

Movie Synopsis

Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Meg 2: The Trench
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate threat, violence, bloody images, rude gestures
• Release date: 4th August 2023
• Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hours 56 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Ben Wheatley
• Starring:
  • Jason Statham
  • Sienna Guillory
  • Cliff Curtis

BBFC movie page

Last weekend Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 was at the top of the UK box office, there are 2 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the UK box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Book Club 2: The Next Chapter
• Love Again

Book Club 2: The Next Chapter

• The movie is directed by Bill Holderman, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Bill Holderman also directed Book Club in 2018 which grossed £3.7 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Jane Fonda who also starred in They Shoot Horses Don't They (1970).
• The film also stars Candice Bergen who was last seen in Let Them All Talk (2020).
• They also appeared together in Book Club in 2018.
• Bill Holderman directed Jane Fonda in Book Club
• Bill Holderman directed Candice Bergen in Book Club
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Love Again

• The movie is directed by Jim Strouse, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Jim Strouse also directed The Incredible Jessica James in 2017.
• It stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas who also starred in The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
• The film also stars Sam Heughan who was last seen in SAS: Red Notice (2021).
• 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 3 new movies released

• Fast X - Friday, 19th May
• Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - Friday, 19th May
• Beau Is Afraid - Friday, 19th May

This weekend, Friday 5th May 2023, there are 6 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, for the number 1 spot?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
• Zombie Traveler
• What's Love Got to Do With It?
• This Is Us
• 1976
• Love Again

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

• The movie is directed by James Gunn, it is the directors 8th movie.
• James Gunn also directed Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 in 2017 which grossed $389.8 Mil. in the US and grossed $863.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Chris Pratt who also starred in Cursed Part 3 (2000).
• The film also stars Zoe Saldana who was last seen in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022).
• Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana have starred in 4 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 in 2017, Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014 and Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
• James Gunn directed Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy
• James Gunn directed Zoe Saldana in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Zombie Traveler

• The movie is directed by Lacey Franks and Addison Dawn Perry-Franks, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Lacey Franks and Addison Dawn Perry-Franks also directed A Biography of Great Proportions in 2021.
• It stars Lacey Franks who also starred in Zombie Traveler (2023).
• The film also stars Addison Dawn Perry-Franks who was last seen in Equally Friends (2022).
• Lacey Franks and Addison Dawn Perry-Franks have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Alita: Battle Angel in 2019, Equally Friends in 2022 and A Biography of Great Proportions in 2021.
• Lacey Franks directed Lacey Franks in A Biography of Great Proportions
• Lacey Franks directed Addison Dawn Perry-Franks in A Biography of Great Proportions
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

What's Love Got to Do With It?

• The movie is directed by Shekhar Kapur, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Shekhar Kapur also directed Mr. India in 1987.
• It stars Lily James who also starred in Darkest Hour (2018).
• The film also stars Emma Thompson who was last seen in Matilda: The Musical (2022).
• They also appeared together in Burnt in 2015.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

This Is Us

• The movie is directed by Jerry J. White III, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Jerry J. White III also directed 0:22:43 in 2010.
• It stars Amelia Brantley who also starred in This Is Us (2023).
• The film also stars Raymond Creamer who was last seen in Autumns End (2016).
• Jerry J. White III directed Raymond Creamer in Autumns End
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

1976

• The movie is from director Manuela Martelli.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Aline Kuppenheim who also starred in 1976 (2022).
• The film also stars Nicolas Sepulveda who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Love Again

• The movie is directed by Jim Strouse, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Jim Strouse also directed People Places Things in 2015.
• It stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas who also starred in Love Story 2050 (2008).
• The film also stars Sam Heughan who was last seen in SAS: Red Notice (2021).
• 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

• Book Club 2: The Next Chapter - Friday, 12th May
• Fools Paradise - Friday, 12th May
• Still: A Michael J Fox Movie - Friday, 12th May - streaming
• Knights of the Zodiac - Friday, 12th May