This weekend, Friday 20th June 2025, 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, How to Train Your Dragon, 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.

• Elio
• Bride Hard
• 28 Years Later
• High Five

Elio

• The movie is directed by Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian also directed Coco in 2018 which grossed $210.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $807.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Yonas Kibreab who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Zoe Saldana who's last movie was Emilia Pérez (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Bride Hard

• The movie is directed by Simon West, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Simon West also directed Stolen in 2012.
• It stars Rebel Wilson who also starred in Senior Year (2022).
• The film also stars Anna Camp who's last movie was Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022).
• Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Pitch Perfect 3 in 2017, Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015 and Pitch Perfect in 2012.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

28 Years Later

• The movie is directed by Danny Boyle, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Danny Boyle also directed The Beach in 2000 which grossed $39.8 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Jack O'Connell who also starred in Money Monster (2016).
• The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who's last movie was Nosferatu (2024).
• They also appeared together in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in 2026.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

High Five

• The movie is directed by Kang Hyoung-chul, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kang Hyoung-chul also directed Scandal Makers in 2008.
• It stars Park Jin-young who also starred in Innocence (2020).
• The film also stars Oh Jung-se who's last movie was Swing Kids (2018).
• Kang Hyoung-chul directed Oh Jung-se in Tazza: The Hidden Card, and Swing Kids
• 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 6 new movies released

• Novocaine - Friday, 14th March
• Sneaks - Friday, 18th April
• M3GAN 2.0 - Friday, 27th June
• F1 - Friday, 27th June
• Sorry Baby - Friday, 27th June - limited release
• Hot Milk - Friday, 27th June

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie M3GAN 2.0 which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Allison Williams (Horizon Line) and Violet McGraw (Black Widow)
• It is directed by Gerard Johnstone (M3GAN 2.0)
• The movie also stars Amie Donald, Jenna Davis and
• The UK release date is 27th June 2025
• And the release date in North America is 27th June 2025
• Allison Williams and Violet McGraw appeared together in M3GAN
• Gerard Johnstone directed Violet McGraw in M3GAN

Synopsis for M3GAN 2.0

Its 2 years later and the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defence contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia

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

This weekend, Friday 12th April 2024, there are 5 new films released in the UK and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Kung-Fu Panda 4, for the number 1 spot?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Civil War
• Arcadian
• Bleeding Love
• Back to Black
• The Teachers' Lounge

Civil War

• The movie is directed by Alex Garland, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Alex Garland also directed Annihilation in 2018 and grossed $43.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Nick Offerman who also starred in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
• The film also stars Kirsten Dunst who's last movie was The Power of the Dog (2021).
• They also appeared together in All Good Things in 2010.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Arcadian

• The movie is directed by Benjamin Brewer, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Benjamin Brewer also directed The Trust in 2016 which grossed £151 in the UK.
• It stars Nicolas Cage who also starred in Stolen (2012).
• The film also stars Jaeden Martell who's last movie was Knives Out (2019).
• Benjamin Brewer directed Nicolas Cage in The Trust
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Bleeding Love

• The movie is from director Emma Westenberg.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Clara McGregor who also starred in Christopher Robin (2018).
• The film also stars Ewan McGregor who's last movie was Raymond and Ray (2022).
• Clara McGregor and Ewan McGregor have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Birthday Cake in 2021 and Christopher Robin in 2018.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Back to Black

• The movie is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Sam Taylor-Johnson also directed A Million Little Pieces in 2019 which grossed £47.7K in the UK and grossed $89.8K globally.
• It stars Jack O'Connell who also starred in Private Peaceful (2012).
• The film also stars Marisa Abela who's last movie was Barbie (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Teachers' Lounge

• The movie is from director Ilker Catak.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Leonie Benesch who also starred in The White Ribbon (2009).
• The film also stars Anne-Kathrin Gummich who's last movie was The Reader (2009).
• 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 6 new movies released

• Abigail - Friday, 19th April
• The Book of Clarence - Friday, 19th April
• Butterfly Tale - Friday, 19th April
• Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver - Friday, 19th April
• Jeanne Du Barry - Friday, 19th April
• Sometimes I Think About Dying - Friday, 19th April

Sequel superhero movie Shazam! Fury Of The Gods has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, threat, sex references, implied strong language.

The movie stars once again Zachary Levi as the superhero Shazam!, and this time along for the ride is Helen Mirren who has recently been in the Fast and Furious series and won an Oscar for The Queen and Lucy Liu who has been in many movies including Charlies Angels and Kill Bill Volume 1.

The movie is directed by David F. Sandberg who directed the previous Shazam! movie and also directed I Flip You Off For Four Hours.

Movie Synopsis

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Shazam! Fury Of The Gods
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate fantasy violence, threat, sex references, implied strong language
• Release date: 17th March 2023
• Runtime: 130 minutes (2 hour 10 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • David F. Sandberg
• Starring:
  • Zachary Levi
  • Helen Mirren
  • Lucy Liu

BBFC movie page

Last weekend saw Sing 2 at the top of the UK box office, with 6 new releases can any of them do enough to top the box office chart this weekend?

Here are this weeks new releases

• Moonfall
• The Eyes of Tammy Faye
• Jackass Forever
• The Souvenir: Part II
• Belle: The Dragon and the Freckled Princess
• I Am What I Am

Moonfall

• The movie is directed by Roland Emmerich, it is the directors 19th movie.
• Roland Emmerich also directed Making Contact in 1985.
• It stars Halle Berry who also starred in Solomon and Sheba (1995).
• The film also stars Patrick Wilson who last appeared in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).
• The BBFC UK age rating is
• UK box office prediction: No. 1

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

• The movie is directed by Michael Showalter, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Michael Showalter also directed The Big Sick in 2017 which grossed £1.1 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Jessica Chastain who also starred in Stolen (2013).
• The film also stars Andrew Garfield who last appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Jackass Forever

• The movie is directed by Jeff Tremaine, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Jeff Tremaine also directed Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa in 2013 which grossed £6.3 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Johnny Knoxville who also starred in Jackass 3D (2010).
• The film also stars Steve-O who last appeared in Game Over, Man! (2018).
• Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Jackass 3D (2010), Jackass: The Movie (2003) and Jackass Number Two (2006).
• The BBFC UK age rating is
• UK box office prediction: No. 4

The Souvenir: Part II

• The movie is directed by Joanna Hogg, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Joanna Hogg also directed Unrelated in 2008 which grossed £100.4K in the UK.
• It stars Tilda Swinton who also starred in Doctor Strange (2016).
• The film also stars Honor Swinton Byrne who last appeared in The Souvenir (2019).
• They also appeared together in The Souvenir (2019).
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Belle: The Dragon and the Freckled Princess

• The movie is directed by Mamoru Hosoda, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Mamoru Hosoda also directed Wolf Children in 2012.
• It stars Kaho Nakamura who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Ryo Narita who last appeared in Homunculus (2021).
• The BBFC UK age rating is
• UK box office prediction: No. 8

I Am What I Am

• The movie is directed by Haipeng Sun, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Haipeng Sun also directed Kung Food in 2018.

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

• The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert, Thursday, 10th February
• Uncharted, Friday, 11th February
• Death On the Nile, Friday, 11th February
• Marry Me, Friday, 11th February