This week there are 11 new films released in countries around the globe looking to hit their box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top global movie, F1, for the number 1 spot?

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.

• Jurassic World: Rebirth
• Heads of State
• The Old Guard 2
• Hot Milk
• The Ritual
• Materialists
• The Ugly Stepsister
• The Salt Path
• Sardaar Ji 3
• United Kingdom of Kerala

Jurassic World: Rebirth

• The movie is directed by Gareth Edwards, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Gareth Edwards also directed Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in 2016 which grossed $1.1 Bil. globally.
• It stars Scarlett Johansson who also starred in Captain Marvel (2019).
• The film also stars Rupert Friend who's last movie was The Phoenician Scheme (2025).
• Scarlett Johansson and Rupert Friend have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Phoenician Scheme in 2025 and Asteroid City in 2023.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Belgium / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Latvia / Malaysia / Mexico / Norway / Philippines / Poland / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sri Lanka / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Heads of State

• The movie is directed by Ilya Naishuller, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Ilya Naishuller also directed Hardcore Henry in 2016.
• It stars Idris Elba who also starred in Beast (2022).
• The film also stars John Cena who's last movie was Ricky Stanicky (2024).
• They also appeared together in The Suicide Squad in 2021.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / Hungary / India / Italy / Mexico / Romania / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

The Old Guard 2

• The movie is directed by Victoria Mahoney, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Victoria Mahoney also directed Yelling to the Sky in 2011.
• It stars Charlize Theron who also starred in The Astronauts Wife (1999).
• The film also stars KiKi Layne who's last movie was Don't Worry Darling (2022).
• They also appeared together in The Old Guard in 2020.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / Hungary / India / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Hot Milk

• The movie is from director Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Emma Mackey who also starred in The Winter Lake (2020).
• The film also stars Vicky Krieps who's last movie was The Dead Don't Hurt (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Brazil / Germany / Ireland / Mexico / Singapore / United Kingdom

The Ritual

• The movie is from director David Midell.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Al Pacino who also starred in Manglehorn (2015).
• The film also stars Dan Stevens who's last movie was Cuckoo (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Cambodia / Sweden

Materialists

• The movie is directed by Celine Song, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Celine Song also directed Past Lives in 2023 which grossed $7.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Dakota Johnson who also starred in The High Note (2020).
• The film also stars Chris Evans who's last movie was Red One (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / France

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:
  France / Poland

The Salt Path

• The movie is directed by Marianne Elliott, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Marianne Elliott also directed The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night Time: NT Live 2012 in 2014.
• It stars Jason Isaacs who also starred in Monster Family (2018).
• The film also stars Gillian Anderson who's last movie was White Bird (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Greece / Taiwan

Sardaar Ji 3

• The movie is directed by Amar Hundal, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Amar Hundal also directed Bibi Rajni in 2024.
• It stars Diljit Dosanjh who also starred in Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011).
• The film also stars Neeru Bajwa who's last movie was Shukrana (2024).
• Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa have starred in 7 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Shadaa in 2019, Jihne Mera Dil Luteya in 2011, Jatt and Juliet 2 in 2013, Sardaar Ji in 2015, Jatt and Juliet in 2012, Jatt and Juliet 3 in 2024 and Mel Karade Rabba in 2010.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  France

United Kingdom of Kerala

• The movie is from director Arun Vaiga.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Ranjith Sajeev who also starred in United Kingdom of Kerala (2025).
• The film also stars Johny Antony who's last movie was Prince and Family (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  India

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

Next week there are 17 new movies released gloabally

• Superman - From Wednesday, 9th July
• Dangerous Animals - From Thursday, 10th July
• Elio - From Wednesday, 9th July
• The Ritual - From Thursday, 10th July
• Madea's Destination Wedding - From Friday, 11th July
• Four Mothers - From Thursday, 10th July
• Sorry, Baby - From Thursday, 10th July
• Heaven and Hell - From Saturday, 12th July
• Shadow Force - From Thursday, 10th July
• The Ugly Stepsister - From Friday, 11th July
• The Penguin Lessons - From Thursday, 10th July
• Tornado - From Friday, 11th July
• The Ballad of Wallis Island - From Thursday, 10th July
• The Shrouds - From Thursday, 10th July
• School of Magical Animals 3 - From Thursday, 10th July
• Bride Hard - From Thursday, 10th July
• On Swift Horses - From Thursday, 10th July

Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 17th November 2023, there are 9 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Marvels from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
• May December
• Best. Christmas. Ever!
• Next Goal Wins
• Trolls Band Together
• The Prince of Egypt: The Musical
• Rustin
• Saltburn
• Thanksgiving

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

• The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Francis Lawrence also directed I Am Legend in 2007 which grossed $256.4 Mil. in the US and grossed $584 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rachel Zegler who also starred in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).
• The film also stars Tom Blyth who was last seen in Benediction (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

May December

• The movie is directed by Todd Haynes, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Todd Haynes also directed I'm Not There in 2007 which grossed $4 Mil. in the US and grossed $11.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Natalie Portman who also starred in Annihilation (2018).
• The film also stars Julianne Moore who was last seen in Sharper (2023).
• Todd Haynes directed Julianne Moore in Far From Heaven
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Best. Christmas. Ever!

• The movie is directed by Mary Lambert, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Mary Lambert also directed Pet Sematary II in 1992.
• It stars Heather Graham who also starred in My Dead Boyfriend (2016).
• The film also stars Brandy Norwood who was last seen in The Perfect Match (2016).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

Next Goal Wins

• The movie is directed by Taika Waititi, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Taika Waititi also directed Hunt For the Wilderpeople in 2016.
• It stars Michael Fassbender who also starred in Hunger (2008).
• The film also stars Oscar Kightley who was last seen in Moana (2016).
• Taika Waititi directed Oscar Kightley in Hunt For the Wilderpeople
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Trolls Band Together

• The movie is directed by Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz also directed Trolls in 2016 which grossed $153.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $344.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Justin Timberlake who also starred in The Open Road (2009).
• The film also stars Anna Kendrick who was last seen in Alice, Darling (2023).
• Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Trolls World Tour in 2020 and Trolls in 2016.
• Walt Dohrn directed Justin Timberlake in Trolls
• Walt Dohrn directed Anna Kendrick in Trolls World Tour
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Prince of Egypt: The Musical

• The movie is from director Scott Schwartz and Brett Sullivan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Luke Brady who also starred in The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (2023).
• The film also stars Liam Tamne who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Rustin

• The movie is directed by George C. Wolfe, it is the directors 6th movie.
• George C. Wolfe also directed Lackawanna Blues in 2005.
• It stars Colman Domingo who also starred in Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013).
• The film also stars Aml Ameen who was last seen in Dead Shot (2023).
• They also appeared together in Lee Daniels' The Butler in 2013.
• George C. Wolfe directed Colman Domingo in Ma Raineys Black Bottom
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Saltburn

• The movie is directed by Emerald Fennell, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Emerald Fennell also directed Promising Young Woman in 2020 which grossed $6.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $17.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Barry Keoghan who also starred in The Green Knight (2021).
• The film also stars Jacob Elordi who was last seen in The Sweet East (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Thanksgiving

• The movie is directed by Eli Roth, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Eli Roth also directed Death Wish in 2018.
• It stars Rick Hoffman who also starred in Blood Work (2002).
• The film also stars Gina Gershon who was last seen in Emily the Criminal (2022).
• Eli Roth directed Rick Hoffman in Hostel Part II
• Eli Roth directed Gina Gershon in Borderlands
• 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 8 new movies released

• Leo - Tuesday, 21st November - streaming
• Napoleon - Wednesday, 22nd November - limited release
• Good Burger 2 - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Wish - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Betrayal - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Genie - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Dream Scenario - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Smoke Sauna Sisterhood - Friday, 24th November - limited release

With Five Nights At Freddy's currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the US box office crown?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Marvels
• Villains Incorporated
• Journey to Bethlehem
• Manodrome
• It's a Wonderful Knife
• Tiger 3
• The Killer
• The Holdovers

The Marvels

• The movie is directed by Nia DaCosta, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Nia DaCosta also directed Candyman in 2021 which grossed $61.1 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Brie Larson who also starred in Treatment (2011).
• The film also stars Teyonah Parris who was last seen in They Cloned Tyrone (2023).
• Nia DaCosta directed Teyonah Parris in Candyman
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Villains Incorporated

• The movie is directed by Jeremy Warner, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Jeremy Warner also directed Go West in 2023.
• It stars Mallory Everton who also starred in Go West (2023).
• The film also stars Colin Mochrie who was last seen in Astronaut (2019).
• Jeremy Warner directed Mallory Everton in Go West
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Journey to Bethlehem

• The movie is from director Adam Anders.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Antonio Banderas who also starred in Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever (2002).
• The film also stars Milo Manheim who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Manodrome

• The movie is directed by John Trengove, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• John Trengove also directed Hopeville in 2010.
• It stars Jesse Eisenberg who also starred in Rio (2011).
• The film also stars Adrien Brody who was last seen in Asteroid City (2023).
• They also appeared together in The VIllage in 2004.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

It's a Wonderful Knife

• The movie is directed by Tyler MacIntyre, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Tyler MacIntyre also directed Tragedy Girls in 2017.
• It stars Jane Widdop who also starred in It's a Wonderful Knife (2023).
• The film also stars Jess McLeod who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Tiger 3

• The movie is directed by Maneesh Sharma, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Maneesh Sharma also directed Shuddh Desi Romance in 2013.
• It stars Salman Khan who also starred in Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004).
• The film also stars Katrina Kaif who was last seen in Merry Christmas (2023).
• Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have starred in 11 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Partner in 2007, Bharat in 2019, Zero in 2018, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya in 2005, Welcome to New York in 2018, Hello in 2008, Yuvvraaj in 2008, Bodyguard in 2011, Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017 and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani in 2009.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Killer

• The movie is directed by David Fincher, it is the directors 13th movie.
• David Fincher also directed Gone Girl in 2014 which grossed $167.8 Mil. in the US and grossed $368.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Michael Fassbender who also starred in Steve Jobs (2015).
• The film also stars Tilda Swinton who was last seen in Asteroid City (2023).
• David Fincher directed Tilda Swinton in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Holdovers

• The movie is directed by Alexander Payne, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Alexander Payne also directed The Passion of Martin in 1991.
• It stars Paul Giamatti who also starred in The Last Station (2010).
• The film also stars Dominic Sessa who is making a feature film debut.
• Alexander Payne directed Paul Giamatti in Sideways
• 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 12 new movies released

• American Cherry - Monday, 13th November
• Loose Cannon - Tuesday, 14th November
• The Prince of Egypt: The Musical - Wednesday, 15th November - streaming
• Best. Christmas. Ever! - Thursday, 16th November - streaming
• Saltburn - Friday, 17th November - limited release
• Next Goal Wins - Friday, 17th November
• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Friday, 17th November
• Thanksgiving - Friday, 17th November
• May December - Friday, 17th November - limited release
• Rustin - Friday, 3rd November - streaming
• Trolls Band Together - Friday, 17th November
• Do Not Disturb - Friday, 17th November

Trolls Band Together and Killers of the Flower Moon fought it out for the top spot in this weekend UK box office and The Trolls won the battle with a debut gross over £3 Million.

Killers of the Flower Moon came in second with a debut gross of just over £2.5 Million.

Last weekends top movie, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, drop to 3rd place this weekend and has taken £8.6 Million since its release.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 20th - 22nd October 2023

• The movie is a new entry at number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £2,531,393 over its debut weekend
• Director Martin Scorsese best debut on the UK box office is The Wolf of Wall Street which took £4.6 Million in January 2014.

• The movie goes down the chart to number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £2,362,710 over the weekend, a 59% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £8,661,146 over 2 weeks of release

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £801,725 over the weekend, a 76% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £4,512,913 over 2 weeks of release

The 1990 movie The Little Mermaid which started the Disney Renaissance period gets a live action remake and the movie has been given a PG are rating in the UK for mild threat.

The movie stars Halle Bailey as the mermaid Arial who has previously who was previously seen in the 2006 movie Last Holiday abd will be seen in the musical version of The Colour Purple~2023 coming later this year.

The movie also stars Melissa McCarthy who has previously starred in Spy and Thunder Force.

Rob Marshall directs the remake who has previously directed Memoirs of a Geisha and Mary Poppins Returns.

Movie Synopsis

The youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: The Little Mermaid~2023
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild threat
• Release date: 26th May 2023
• Runtime: 135 minutes (2 hour 15 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Rob Marshall
• Starring:
  • Halle Bailey
  • Melissa McCarthy
  • Javier Bardem

BBFC movie page