Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 17th October 2025, there are 6 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace TRON: Ares from the top of the North American box office.

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.

• Black Phone 2
• Urchin
• Ballad of a Small Player
• Good Fortune
• Frankenstein
• After the Hunt

Black Phone 2

• The movie is directed by Scott Derrickson, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Scott Derrickson also directed Doctor Strange in 2016 which grossed $232.6 Mil. in the US and grossed $677.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Ethan Hawke who also starred in Sinister 2 (2015).
• The film also stars Mason Thames who's last movie was How to Train Your Dragon (2025).
• They also appeared together in The Black Phone in 2022.
• Scott Derrickson directed Ethan Hawke in The Black Phone, and Sinister
• Scott Derrickson directed Mason Thames in and The Black Phone
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Urchin

• The movie is from director Harris Dickinson.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Diane Axford who also starred in Urchin (2025).
• The film also stars Angela Bain who's last movie was Mary, Queen of Scots (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Ballad of a Small Player

• The movie is directed by Edward Berger, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Edward Berger also directed Jack in 2014.
• It stars Colin Farrell who also starred in The War Zone (1999).
• The film also stars Fala Chen who's last movie was Peg O' My Heart (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Good Fortune

• The movie is from director Aziz Ansari.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Keanu Reeves who also starred in SPF-18 (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Frankenstein

• The movie is directed by Guillermo del Toro, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Guillermo del Toro also directed Hellboy II: The Golden Army in 2008 which grossed $76 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Oscar Isaac who also starred in The Nativity Story (2006).
• The film also stars Jacob Elordi who's last movie was On Swift Horses (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

After the Hunt

• The movie is directed by Luca Guadagnino, it is the directors 16th movie.
• Luca Guadagnino also directed Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams in 2020.
• It stars Julia Roberts who also starred in Money Monster (2016).
• The film also stars Andrew Garfield who's last movie was We Live In Time (2024).
• 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 5 new movies released

• Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - Friday, 24th October
• Regretting You - Friday, 24th October
• Blue Moon - Friday, 24th October
• Queens of the Dead - Friday, 24th October
• Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc - Friday, 24th October

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Tatiana Maslany (Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans) and Rossif Sutherland (Red Doors)
• It is directed by Osgood Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives In the House)
• The movie also stars Tess Degenstein, Birkett Turton and Erin Boyes
• The UK release date is 14th November 2025

Synopsis for Keeper

Liz and Malcolm travel to a secluded cabin for a romantic anniversary getaway. However, Malcolm unexpectedly returns to the city, leaving Liz alone in the cabin, where she soon confronts a sinister presence and the cabin's chilling past.

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

Horror movie Sinners starring Micheal B. Jordan has been given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore, horror, language, sex, sex references, racism

Starring Micheal B. Jordan, the actor has also appeared in Pastor Brown and Black and White, the movie also stars Hailee Steinfeld who has been in movie such as True Grit~2011 and 3 Days to Kill.

Ryan Coogler directs the movie who has previously directed Black Panther and its sequel Black Panther Wakanda Forever.

Movie Synopsis

Set in the US in the 1930s, twin brothers return to their hometown to make a fresh start but find sinister forces, both human and supernatural, awaiting them.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Sinners
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: strong bloody violence, gore, horror, language, sex, sex references, racism
• Release date: 24th April 2025
• Runtime: 138 minutes (2 hours 18 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Ryan Coogler
• Starring:
  • Michael B. Jordan
  • Hailee Steinfeld
  • Miles Caton

BBFC movie page

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Mia Goth (The Secret of Marrowbone) and Elizabeth Debicki (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3)
• It is directed by Ti West (Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever)
• The movie also stars Michelle Monaghan, Kevin Bacon and Lily Collins
• The UK release date is 5th July 2024
• And the release date in North America is 5th July 2024
• Mia Goth and Elizabeth Debicki appeared together in Everest

Synopsis for MaXXXine

In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

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

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Mia Goth (The Secret of Marrowbone) and Elizabeth Debicki (A Few Best Men)
• It is directed by Ti West (Trigger Man)
• The movie also stars Michelle Monaghan, Kevin Bacon and Lily Collins
• The UK release date is 5th July 2024
• And the release date in North America is 5th July 2024
• Mia Goth and Elizabeth Debicki appeared together in Everest

Synopsis for MaXXXine

In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

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