The second part of the Wicked series, Wicked for Good has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild threat, violence, innuendo, language.

The movie once again stars Cynthia Erivo who was has been seen in Pinocchio~2022 and Children of Blood and Bone, it also stars Ariana Grande who has been seen in Dont Look Up and Swindle.

The movie one again is directed by Jon M. Chu who has previously helmed Justin Biebers Believe and Step Up 2: The Streets.

Movie Synopsis

The fantasy sequel to Wicked, the friendship of two witches is seriously tested when one of them is branded as 'wicked' by magical authorities.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Wicked for Good
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild threat, violence, innuendo, language
• Release date: 21st November 2025
• Runtime: 137 minutes (2 hour 17 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Jon M. Chu
• Starring:
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Ariana Grande
  • Jeff Goldblum

BBFC movie page

This weekend, Friday 27th June 2025, there are 4 new films released in the UK and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, 28 Years Later, 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.

• F1
• Chicken Town
• Words of War
• M3GAN 2.0

F1

• The movie is directed by Joseph Kosinski, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Joseph Kosinski also directed Oblivion in 2013 which grossed £10.5 Mil. in the UK and grossed $286.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Brad Pitt who also starred in No Way Out (1987).
• The film also stars Javier Bardem who's last movie was Spellbound (2024).
• They also appeared together in The Counsellor in 2013.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Chicken Town

• The movie is directed by Richard Bracewell, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Richard Bracewell also directed The Gigolos in 2006.
• It stars Laurence Rickard who also starred in Bill (2015).
• The film also stars Graham Fellows who's last movie was Different For Girls (1996).
• Richard Bracewell directed Laurence Rickard in and Bill
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Words of War

• The movie is directed by James Strong, it is the directors 4th movie.
• James Strong also directed Drew in 2016.
• It stars Maxine Peake who also starred in Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle (2017).
• The film also stars Ciarán Hinds who's last movie was Cottontail (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

M3GAN 2.0

• The movie is directed by Gerard Johnstone, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Gerard Johnstone also directed Housebound in 2014.
• It stars Violet McGraw who also starred in Ready Player One (2018).
• The film also stars Jemaine Clement who's last movie was A Minecraft Movie (2025).
• Gerard Johnstone directed Violet McGraw in and M3GAN
• 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 4 new movies released

• Jurassic World: Rebirth - Wednesday, 2nd July
• Heads of State - Wednesday, 2nd July - streaming
• Hot Milk - Friday, 4th July
• The Shrouds - Friday, 4th July

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie Wicked: For Good which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 21st November 2025
• It is due for release in North America on 21st November 2025
• It stars among others Ariana Grande (Swindle) and Cynthia Erivo (Pinocchio)
• It is directed by Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation)
• The movie also stars Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater
• It is a sequel to Wicked (2024)
• Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo appeared together in Wicked
• Jon M. Chu directed Cynthia Erivo in Wicked

Synopsis for Wicked: For Good

Set in the Land of Oz, before and after Dorothy Gale's arrival from Kansas, the plot follows Elphaba and Glinda's friendship being put to the test as they embrace their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, and how the consequences of their actions will change all of Oz forever.

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

Last weekend Mean Girls was at the top of the North American box office, there are 10 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Miller's Girl
• Teachers Pet
• Totem
• On the Line
• Beautiful Wedding
• Oegye+in 2bu
• Fighter
• The Underdoggs
• The Peasants
• Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

Miller's Girl

• The movie is from director Jade Halley Bartlett.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Martin Freeman who also starred in Hot Fuzz (2007).
• The film also stars Jenna Ortega who was last seen in Scream VI (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Teachers Pet

• The movie is directed by , it is the directors 165th movie.
• also directed André Rieu: Live In Sydney in 2009.
• It stars who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars who is making a feature film debut.
• and have starred in 6 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Saw XI in 2024, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi in , The Exorcist Deceiver in , The Lego Batman Movie 2 in , Vacation Guide to the Solar System in and Fantastic Four in 2025.
• directed in Saw XI
• directed in The Exorcist Deceiver
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Totem

• The movie is directed by Lila Aviles, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Lila Aviles also directed The Chambermaid in 2019.
• It stars Naima Senties who also starred in Totem (2023).
• The film also stars Montserrat Maranon who was last seen in Manual De Principiantes Para Ser Presidente (2016).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

On the Line

• The movie is from director Oliver Pearn.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Victoria Lucie who also starred in On the Line (2024).
• The film also stars Royce Pierreson who was last seen in Judy (2019).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Beautiful Wedding

• The movie is directed by Roger Kumble, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Roger Kumble also directed Cruel Intentions in 2016.
• It stars Dylan Sprouse who also starred in Big Daddy (1999).
• The film also stars Virginia Gardner who was last seen in Beautiful Disaster (2023).
• They also appeared together in Beautiful Disaster in 2023.
• Roger Kumble directed Dylan Sprouse in Beautiful Disaster
• Roger Kumble directed Virginia Gardner in Beautiful Disaster
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Oegye+in 2bu

• The movie is directed by Dong-hoon Choi, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Dong-hoon Choi also directed The Big Swindle in 2004.
• It stars Ryu Jun-Yeol who also starred in Money (2019).
• The film also stars Kim Tae-ri who was last seen in Alienoid (2022).
• Ryu Jun-Yeol and Kim Tae-ri have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Alienoid in 2022 and Little Forest in 2018.
• Dong-hoon Choi directed Ryu Jun-Yeol in Alienoid
• Dong-hoon Choi directed Kim Tae-ri in Alienoid
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Fighter

• The movie is directed by , it is the directors 165th movie.
• also directed Cyrano Von Bergerac in 2000.
• It stars who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars who is making a feature film debut.
• and have starred in 6 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Exorcist Deceiver in , Vacation Guide to the Solar System in , Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi in , Fantastic Four in 2025, Saw XI in 2024 and The Lego Batman Movie 2 in .
• directed in The Exorcist Deceiver
• directed in The Exorcist Deceiver
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Underdoggs

• The movie is directed by , it is the directors 165th movie.
• also directed Exterminating Angel: Met Opera 2017 in 2017.
• It stars who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars who is making a feature film debut.
• and have starred in 6 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Saw XI in 2024, The Exorcist Deceiver in , Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi in , Fantastic Four in 2025, Vacation Guide to the Solar System in and The Lego Batman Movie 2 in .
• directed in The Exorcist Deceiver
• directed in Saw XI
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Peasants

• The movie is from director DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kamila Urzedowska who also starred in The Peasants (2023).
• The film also stars Robert Gulaczyk who was last seen in Loving VIncent (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

• The movie is from director Anna Hints.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kadi Kivilo who also starred in Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (2023).
• The film also stars who is making a feature film debut.
• 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 8 new movies released

• The Epidemic - Wednesday, 31st January
• Wise Guys - Friday, 2nd February
• The Promised Land - Friday, 2nd February
• Orion and the Dark - Friday, 2nd February - streaming
• Argylle - Friday, 2nd February
• How to Have Sex - Friday, 2nd February
• The Tigers Apprentice - Friday, 2nd February - streaming
• Fitting In - Saturday, 3rd February

With The Marvels 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.

• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
• May December
• Thanksgiving
• Saltburn
• Tish
• Skylight: NT Live 2023
• Rustin
• Best. Christmas. Ever!
• Journey to Bethlehem

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 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 2013 which grossed £33.8 Mil. in the UK and grossed $864.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rachel Zegler who also starred in West Side Story (2021).
• The film also stars Tom Blyth who was last seen in Benediction (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

May December

• The movie is directed by Todd Haynes, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Todd Haynes also directed Dark Waters in 2020 which grossed £2.7 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Natalie Portman who also starred in Cold Mountain (2003).
• The film also stars Julianne Moore who was last seen in Sharper (2023).
• Todd Haynes directed Julianne Moore in I'm Not There
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Thanksgiving

• The movie is directed by Eli Roth, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Eli Roth also directed Cabin Fever in 2003 which grossed £2.8 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Rick Hoffman who also starred in Smiley Face (2007).
• The film also stars Gina Gershon who was last seen in Emily the Criminal (2022).
• Eli Roth directed Rick Hoffman in Hostel
• Eli Roth directed Gina Gershon in Borderlands
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK 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 and grossed $17.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Barry Keoghan who also starred in Lifes a Breeze (2013).
• The film also stars Jacob Elordi who was last seen in The Sweet East (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Tish

• The movie is directed by Paul Sng, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Paul Sng also directed Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche in 2021 which grossed £4K in the UK.
• It stars Maxine Peake who also starred in A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016).
• The film also stars Shin-Fei Chen who was last seen in The Son (2022).
• Paul Sng directed Maxine Peake in Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Skylight: NT Live 2023

• The movie is directed by Stephen Daldry and Robin Lough, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Stephen Daldry and Robin Lough also directed Together in 2021.
• It stars Carey Mulligan who also starred in She Said (2022).
• The film also stars Bill Nighy who was last seen in Dragonkeeper (2023).
• They also appeared together in Skylight: NT Live 2014 in 2014.
• Stephen Daldry directed Carey Mulligan in Skylight: NT Live 2014
• Stephen Daldry directed Bill Nighy in Skylight: NT Live 2014
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Rustin

• The movie is directed by George C. Wolfe, it is the directors 6th movie.
• George C. Wolfe also directed Nights In Rodanthe in 2008 which grossed £193.3K in the UK.
• It stars Colman Domingo who also starred in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
• 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.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Best. Christmas. Ever!

• The movie is directed by Mary Lambert, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Mary Lambert also directed Clubland in 1999.
• It stars Heather Graham who also starred in Say It Isn't So (2001).
• The film also stars Brandy Norwood who was last seen in The Perfect Match (2016).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Journey to Bethlehem

• The movie is from director Adam Anders.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Antonio Banderas who also starred in La Corte De Faran (1985).
• The film also stars Milo Manheim 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

• Napoleon - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Good Burger 2 - Thursday, 23rd November - streaming
• Wish - Friday, 24th November
• The Eternal Daughter - Friday, 24th November