This week there are 12 new films released in countries around the globe looking to hit their box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top global movie, How to Train Your Dragon, 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.

• 28 Years Later
• Elio
• High Five
• Dangerous Animals
• Clown In a Cornfield
• Bride Hard
• The Penguin Lessons
• Kneecap
• The Friend
• Novocaine

28 Years Later

• The movie is directed by Danny Boyle, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Danny Boyle also directed Slumdog Millionaire in 2008 which grossed $378.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jack O'Connell who also starred in Little Fish (2020).
• 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.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / Denmark / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / India / Israel / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Netherlands / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Romania / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

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 $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.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Canada / Denmark / Ecuador / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Ireland / Italy / Mexico / New Zealand / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Romania / Singapore / South Korea / Thailand / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States

High Five

• The movie is directed by Kang Hyoung-chul, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kang Hyoung-chul also directed Sunny in 2011.
• It stars Park Jin-young who also starred in The Taste of Money (2012).
• 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 on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Hong Kong / Macau / New Zealand / Taiwan / United States

Dangerous Animals

• The movie is directed by Sean Byrne, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Sean Byrne also directed The Loved Ones in 2009.
• It stars Hassie Harrison who also starred in Fat Camp (2017).
• The film also stars Jai Courtney who's last movie was Runt (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Japan / Singapore / South Korea

Clown In a Cornfield

• The movie is directed by Eli Craig and Eli Craig, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Eli Craig and Eli Craig also directed Little Evil in 2017.
• It stars Katie Douglas who also starred in Clown In a Cornfield (2025).
• The film also stars Aaron Abrams who's last movie was Code 8 (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Kazakhstan / Russia

Bride Hard

• The movie is directed by Simon West, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Simon West also directed Skyfire in 2019 which grossed $20.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rebel Wilson who also starred in Small Apartments (2013).
• 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 in 2012, Pitch Perfect 3 in 2017 and Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Taiwan / United States

The Penguin Lessons

• The movie is directed by Peter Cattaneo, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Peter Cattaneo also directed The Rocker in 2008 which grossed $8.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Steve Coogan who also starred in Tropic Thunder (2008).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Russia

Kneecap

• The movie is directed by Rich Peppiatt, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Rich Peppiatt also directed One Rogue Reporter in 2024.
• It stars Moglai Bap who also starred in Kneecap (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  France / South Korea

The Friend

• The movie is directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Scott McGehee and David Siegel also directed Bee Season in 2005.
• It stars Bill Murray who also starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
• The film also stars Naomi Watts who's last movie was Emmanuelle (2024).
• They also appeared together in St Vincent in 2014.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Germany

Novocaine

• The movie is directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Dan Berk and Robert Olsen also directed Body in 2015.
• It stars Jack Quaid who also starred in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013).
• The film also stars Amber Midthunder who's last movie was Opus (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Japan

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

Next week there are 18 new movies released gloabally

• F1 - From Wednesday, 25th June
• M3GAN 2.0 - From Wednesday, 25th June
• Elio - From Wednesday, 25th June
• 28 Years Later - From Wednesday, 25th June
• Memoir of a Snail - From Friday, 27th June
• One to One: John & Yoko - From Thursday, 26th June
• Shadow Force - From Thursday, 26th June
• Sorry Baby - From Friday, 27th June
• The Ritual - From Thursday, 26th June
• The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - From Thursday, 26th June
• The Most Precious of Cargoes - From Friday, 27th June
• Night of the Zoopocalypse - From Friday, 27th June
• Detective Conan: One Eyed Flashback - From Wednesday, 25th June
• Bride Hard - From Thursday, 26th June
• Novocaine - From Friday, 14th March
• Hot Milk - From Friday, 27th June
• Sneaks - From Friday, 18th April
• Chicken Town - From Friday, 27th June

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

Last weekend Lilo & Stitch was at the top of the global box office, there are 20 new releases this weekend in countries across the globe, will any of them top the global box office this weekend?

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.

• How to Train Your Dragon
• Dangerous Animals
• The Ritual
• Materialists
• High Five
• Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye
• Guns Up
• The Life of Chuck
• Juliet and Romeo
• Tornado

How to Train Your Dragon

• The movie is directed by Dean DeBlois, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Dean DeBlois also directed How to Train Your Dragon 2 in 2014 which grossed $618.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Mason Thames who also starred in The Black Phone (2022).
• The film also stars Nico Parker who's last movie was Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / China / Denmark / Finland / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Malaysia / Mexico / Norway / Philippines / Poland / Romania / Singapore / Slovakia / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Dangerous Animals

• The movie is directed by Sean Byrne, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Sean Byrne also directed The Loved Ones in 2009.
• It stars Hassie Harrison who also starred in Dangerous Animals (2025).
• The film also stars Jai Courtney who's last movie was Runt (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Croatia / Denmark / Egypt / Finland / Indonesia / New Zealand / Norway / Philippines / Saudi Arabia / Sweden / Taiwan

The Ritual

• The movie is from director David Midell.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Al Pacino who also starred in Frankie and Johnny (1992).
• The film also stars Dan Stevens who's last movie was Cuckoo (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bahrain / France / Greece / Oman / Philippines / Poland / Singapore / Vietnam

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 Black Mass (2015).
• 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:
  Australia / Canada / India / Kazakhstan / Poland / Portugal / Turkey / United States

High Five

• The movie is directed by Kang Hyoung-chul, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kang Hyoung-chul also directed Sunny in 2011.
• It stars Park Jin-young who also starred in High Five (2025).
• 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 on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Brunei / Indonesia / Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand / Timor-Leste / Vietnam

Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye

• The movie is directed by Fûga Yamashiro and Fûga Yamashiro, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Fûga Yamashiro and Fûga Yamashiro also directed Dan Da Dan: First Encounter in 2024 which grossed $1.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Shion Wakayama who also starred in SSSS.Dynazenon (2023).
• The film also stars Natsuki Hanae who's last movie was Attack On Titan The Movie: The Last Attack (2024).
• They also appeared together in Dan Da Dan: First Encounter in 2024.
• Fûga Yamashiro directed Shion Wakayama in and Dan Da Dan: First Encounter
• Fûga Yamashiro directed Natsuki Hanae in and Dan Da Dan: First Encounter
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Germany / Greece / Vietnam

Guns Up

• The movie is directed by Edward Drake, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Edward Drake also directed Gasoline Alley in 2022.
• It stars Kevin James who also starred in The Changeover (2017).
• The film also stars Christina Ricci who's last movie was The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Germany / Mexico

The Life of Chuck

• The movie is directed by Mike Flanagan, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Mike Flanagan also directed Geralds Game in 2017.
• It stars Karen Gillan who also starred in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
• The film also stars Tom Hiddleston who's last movie was Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
• Karen Gillan and Tom Hiddleston have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, Thor: Love and Thunder in 2022 and Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
• Mike Flanagan directed Karen Gillan in and Oculus
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  France / Kazakhstan

Juliet and Romeo

• The movie is directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Timothy Scott Bogart also directed Spinning Gold in 2023.
• It stars Clara Rugaard who also starred in Press Play (2022).
• The film also stars Jamie Ward who's last movie was The Last Supper (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / United Kingdom

Tornado

• The movie is directed by John Maclean, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• John Maclean also directed Slow West in 2015 which grossed $1.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Tim Roth who also starred in 1 Mile to You (2017).
• The film also stars Jack Lowden who's last movie was Benediction (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Russia / United Kingdom

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

Next week there are 16 new movies released gloabally

• Elio - From Wednesday, 18th June
• 28 Years Later - From Wednesday, 18th June
• High Five - From Thursday, 19th June
• Dangerous Animals - From Thursday, 19th June
• Clown In a Cornfield - From Thursday, 19th June
• The Penguin Lessons - From Thursday, 19th June
• Kneecap - From Wednesday, 18th June
• Materialists - From Thursday, 19th June
• Ballerina - From Tuesday, 17th June
• The Friend - From Thursday, 19th June
• Novocaine - From Friday, 20th June
• Eternal Return - From Thursday, 19th June
• Bride Hard - From Friday, 20th June
• Sneaks - From Thursday, 19th June
• The Quiet Son - From Friday, 20th June
• Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye - From Thursday, 19th June

With the British Easter holidays on full swing Kung-Fu Panda 4 remains at the top of the UK box office chart for a second weekend.

The movies takes £2.8 Million on its second weekend which boosts its total UK gross to £12.7 Million.

Remaining at number 2 this weekend is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire which takes £1.9 Million for a £9.1 Million total.

Highest new movie of the weekend is the Dev Patel directed Monkey Man at number 5 which takes £810,253 on its debut.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 5th - 7th April 2024

• The movie remains at number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,954,064 over the weekend, a 53% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £9,163,361 over 2 weeks of release
• The movie is the 9th top grossing film so far in 2024

• The movie remains at number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,371,435 over the weekend, a 36% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £12,103,645 over 3 weeks of release
• The movie is the 6th top grossing film so far in 2024
• The movie is a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife which took £9,192,058 at the box office after 3 weeks in cinemas.

Highest new movie this weekend

• The movie is the Highest debut on this weeks UK box office chart.
• It grosses £810,253 over its debut weekend

Star Wars Celebration is in full swing at the movie (it runs from April 7th - 9th) and of the more exciting news it has been announced that three new movies for the Star Wars series are in production.

The movies are directed by James Mangold, Dave Filoni, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the last being of some interest as it will bring back the character of Rey from the sequel trilogy series played once again by Daisy Ridley.

The movie will cover the entire (fictional) history of the series with one showing how the Jedi came to be and learn to use the Force, one being set in the time-line of the TV show The Mandalorian which is after the events of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi and finally Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will direct a movie set 15 years after the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker showing how Rey rebuilt the Jedi Order.

There has been no mention so far of the Taika Waititi Star Wars Film, which is simply called Untitled Taika Waititi Star Wars Film on IMDB.com, so who knows if that is still going ahead.

This plan does seem to be a more positive one for a film series that has totally lost its way since Disney took it over, and Rogue One A Star Wars Story aside has not produced movie which compliment the rich history of the much loved movies.

The TV shows on the other hand have been popular with the previously mentioned The Mandalorian being the best so far.

Time will tell if these movies get made, but the movie path and directors of recent years for the Kathleen Kennedy helmed Lucasfilms has been sketchy to say the least!