The long awaited screen adaptation of the hit stage show Wicked~2024 has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild threat, discrimination

The movie stars Cynthia Erivo who has previously been seen in Widows and Luther: The Fallen Sun, it also stars Ariana Grande who has been seen in Dont Look Up and Hairspray Live

After going through many potential directors the movie is directed by Jon M. Chu who has previously helmed Justin Bieber Never Say Never and Crazy Rich Asians.

Movie Synopsis

An aspiring sorcerer finds acceptance at a magical school until higher authorities try to misuse her powers.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Wicked~2024
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild threat, discrimination
• Release date: 22nd November 2024
• Runtime: 160 minutes (2 hours 40 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Jon M. Chu
• Starring:
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Ariana Grande
  • Jonathan Bailey

BBFC movie page

This weekend, Friday 10th March 2023, there are 4 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Creed III, for the number 1 spot?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Scream VI
• Luther
• 65
• Champions

Scream VI

• The movie is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett also directed Southbound in 2015 which grossed $23.7K in the US and grossed $35.3K globally.
• It stars Melissa Barrera who also starred in El Hotel (2016).
• The film also stars Courteney Cox who was last seen in Scream (2022).
• They also appeared together in Scream in 2022.
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin directed Melissa Barrera in Scream
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin directed Courteney Cox in Scream
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Luther

• The movie is from director Jamie Payne.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Idris Elba who also starred in The Suicide Squad (2021).
• The film also stars Cynthia Erivo who was last seen in Pinocchio (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

65

• The movie is from director Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Adam Driver who also starred in Midnight Special (2016).
• The film also stars Ariana Greenblatt who was last seen in The Boss Baby 2: Family Business (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Champions

• The movie is directed by Bobby Farrelly, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Bobby Farrelly also directed The Heartbreak Kid in 2007 which grossed $36.8 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Woody Harrelson who also starred in Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021).
• The film also stars Kaitlin Olson who was last seen in Finding Dory (2016).
• Bobby Farrelly directed Woody Harrelson in Kingpin
• 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

• Inside - Friday, 17th March
• A Snowy Day In Oakland - Friday, 17th March
• Fast Charlie - Friday, 17th March
• Shazam! Fury of the Gods - Friday, 17th March

With Creed III currently at the top of the UK box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the UK box office crown?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Scream VI
• Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey
• Champions
• 65
• Luther

Scream VI

• The movie is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett also directed Southbound in 2015 and grossed $35.3K globally.
• It stars Melissa Barrera who also starred in Dos Veces Tú (2018).
• The film also stars Courteney Cox who was last seen in Scream (2022).
• They also appeared together in Scream in 2022.
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin directed Melissa Barrera in Scream
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin directed Courteney Cox in Scream
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey

• The movie is directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Rhys Frake-Waterfield also directed Dinosaur Prison in 2022.
• It stars Nikolai Leon who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Maria Taylor who was last seen in Dinosaur Prison (2022).
• Rhys Frake-Waterfield directed Maria Taylor in Dinosaur Prison
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Champions

• The movie is directed by Bobby Farrelly, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Bobby Farrelly also directed Osmosis Jones in 2001.
• It stars Woody Harrelson who also starred in White Men Can't Jump (1992).
• The film also stars Kaitlin Olson who was last seen in Finding Dory (2016).
• Bobby Farrelly directed Woody Harrelson in Kingpin
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

65

• The movie is from director Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Adam Driver who also starred in What If (2013).
• The film also stars Ariana Greenblatt who was last seen in The Boss Baby 2: Family Business (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Luther

• The movie is from director Jamie Payne.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Idris Elba who also starred in Buffalo Soldiers (2003).
• The film also stars Cynthia Erivo who was last seen in Pinocchio (2022).
• 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 2 new movies released

• Pearl - Friday, 17th March
• Shazam! Fury of the Gods - Friday, 17th March

This weekend, Friday 3rd March 2023, there are 4 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania, for the number 1 spot?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Creed III
• Blueback
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village
• Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre

Creed III

• The movie is from director Michael B. Jordan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Michael B. Jordan who also starred in Fruitvale Station (2014).
• The film also stars Tessa Thompson who was last seen in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
• Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Creed II in 2018 and Creed in 2016.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Blueback

• The movie is directed by Robert Connolly, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Robert Connolly also directed The Dry in 2021.
• It stars Mia Wasikowska who also starred in Stoker (2013).
• The film also stars Albert Mwangi who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village

• The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Haruo Sotozaki also directed Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train in 2020 which grossed $47.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $498.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Toshio Furukawa who also starred in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013).
• The film also stars Natsuki Hanae who was last seen in Goodbye, Don Glees! (2022).
• They also appeared together in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F in 2015.
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Natsuki Hanae in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre

• The movie is directed by Guy Ritchie, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Guy Ritchie also directed Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels in 1998.
• It stars Jason Statham who also starred in Redemption (2013).
• The film also stars Aubrey Plaza who was last seen in Emily the Criminal (2022).
• Guy Ritchie directed Jason Statham in Revolver
• 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

• Helvellyn Edge - Monday, 6th March
• The Fallen - Friday, 10th March
• The Magic Flute - Friday, 10th March
• Scream VI - Friday, 10th March
• 65 - Friday, 10th March
• Luther - Friday, 24th February - streaming
• Champions - Friday, 10th March

Last weekend Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania was at the top of the UK box office, there are 3 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the UK box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Creed III
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village
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Creed III

• The movie is from director Michael B. Jordan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Michael B. Jordan who also starred in Kin (2018).
• The film also stars Tessa Thompson who was last seen in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
• Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Creed II in 2018 and Creed in 2016.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village

• The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Haruo Sotozaki also directed Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train in 2020 which grossed £1.4 Mil. in the UK and grossed $498.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Toshio Furukawa who also starred in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI: Rise of the Red Comet (2018).
• The film also stars Natsuki Hanae who was last seen in Goodbye, Don Glees! (2022).
• They also appeared together in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F in 2015.
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Natsuki Hanae in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

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• The movie is directed by Lukas Dhont, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Lukas Dhont also directed Girl in 2019 which grossed £23.9K in the UK.
• It stars Eden Dambrine who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Gustav De Waele who is making a feature film debut.
• 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

• Scream VI - Friday, 10th March
• 65 - Friday, 10th March
• Luther - Friday, 24th February - streaming
• Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey - Friday, 10th March