This weekend, Friday 19th December 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, Zootopia 2, 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.

• Avatar: Fire and Ash
• The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants
• The Housemaid
• Is This Thing On

Avatar: Fire and Ash

• The movie is directed by James Cameron, it is the directors 12th movie.
• James Cameron also directed Aliens in 1986 which grossed $85.2 Mil. in the US and grossed $131.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Sam Worthington who also starred in Simulant (2023).
• The film also stars Zoe Saldana who's last movie was Elio (2025).
• Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Avatar: The Way of Water in 2022 and Avatar in 2009.
• James Cameron directed Sam Worthington in Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water
• James Cameron directed Zoe Saldana in Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants

• The movie is directed by Derek Drymon, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Derek Drymon also directed Hotel Transylvania: Transformania in 2021.
• It stars Carolyn Lawrence who also starred in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On the Run (2020).
• The film also stars Mr. Lawrence who's last movie was Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024).
• Carolyn Lawrence and Mr. Lawrence have starred in 4 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On the Run in 2020, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie in 2024, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water in 2015 and The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie in 2004.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Housemaid

• The movie is directed by Paul Feig, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Paul Feig also directed Jackpot! in 2024.
• It stars Sydney Sweeney who also starred in The Voyeurs (2021).
• The film also stars Amanda Seyfried who's last movie was I Don't Understand You (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Is This Thing On

• The movie is directed by Bradley Cooper, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Bradley Cooper also directed Maestro in 2023.
• It stars Will Arnett who also starred in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016).
• The film also stars Laura Dern who's last movie was Jay Kelly (2025).
• 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 6 new movies released

• Die My Love - Friday, 7th November - streaming
• The Testament of Ann Lee - Thursday, 25th December - limited release
• Marty Supreme - Thursday, 25th December - limited release
• Anaconda - Thursday, 25th December
• Song Sung Blue - Thursday, 25th December
• The Choral - Thursday, 25th December - limited release

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie Is This Thing On which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

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Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Will Arnett (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) and Laura Dern (Novocaine)
• It is directed by Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born)
• The movie also stars Bradley Cooper, Andra Day and Ciarán Hinds
• The UK release date is 30th January 2026
• And the release date in North America is 19th December 2025

Synopsis for Is This Thing On

Facing middle age and an impending divorce, Alex finds new purpose in the New York comedy scene, while his wife, Tess, confronts the sacrifices she made for their family.

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

Last weekend Weapons was at the top of the global box office, there are 15 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.

• Nobody 2
• Materialists
• Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle
• Together
• The Shadows Edge
• Dangerous Animals
• The Home
• The Naked Gun
• Bring Her Back
• Shadow Force

Nobody 2

• The movie is directed by Timo Tjahjanto, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Timo Tjahjanto also directed Takut: Faces of Fear in 2008.
• It stars Bob Odenkirk who also starred in Freaks of Nature (2015).
• The film also stars Connie Nielsen who's last movie was Gladiator II (2024).
• They also appeared together in Nobody in 2021.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Cambodia / Canada / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Netherlands / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Romania / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

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 Nowhere Inn (2021).
• 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:
  Hungary / Ireland / Israel / Norway / Romania / Spain / Sweden / United Kingdom

Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle

• The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Haruo Sotozaki also directed Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - AsakUSA Arc in 2021.
• It stars Natsuki Hanae who also starred in Digimon Adventure tri. Part 6: Future (2018).
• The film also stars Saori Hayami who's last movie was Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (2024).
• Natsuki Hanae and Saori Hayami have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in For Whom the Alchemist Exists in 2019 and Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train in 2020.
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Natsuki Hanae in Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Hashira Training, Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train, Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Swordsmith Village, and Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - Siblings Bond
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Saori Hayami in and Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Cambodia / Indonesia / Malaysia / Pakistan / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Together

• The movie is from director Michael Shanks.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Dave Franco who also starred in 6 Underground (2019).
• The film also stars Alison Brie who's last movie was Somebody I Used to Know (2023).
• Dave Franco and Alison Brie have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Little Hours in 2017, The Lego Movie in 2014 and The Disaster Artist in 2017.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Denmark / France / Philippines / United Kingdom

The Shadows Edge

• The movie is directed by Larry Yang, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Larry Yang also directed Adoring in 2020 which grossed $92.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jackie Chan who also starred in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).
• The film also stars Zifeng Zhang who's last movie was New Life (2025).
• Larry Yang directed Jackie Chan in and Ride On
• Larry Yang directed Zifeng Zhang in and Adoring
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  China / France / Italy / Malaysia / Singapore

Dangerous Animals

• The movie is directed by Sean Byrne, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Sean Byrne also directed The Devil's Candy in 2015.
• It stars Hassie Harrison who also starred in Southbound (2015).
• The film also stars Jai Courtney who's last movie was Runt (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hungary / Mexico / Qatar / Spain

The Home

• The movie is directed by James DeMonaco, it is the directors 6th movie.
• James DeMonaco also directed Little New York in 2009.
• It stars Pete Davidson who also starred in Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022).
• The film also stars John Glover who's last movie was Shazam! (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Estonia / Greece / Latvia / Mongolia

The Naked Gun

• The movie is directed by Akiva Schaffer, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Akiva Schaffer also directed Hot Rod in 2007 which grossed $14.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Liam Neeson who also starred in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013).
• The film also stars Pamela Anderson who's last movie was The Last Showgirl (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / France / Philippines

Bring Her Back

• The movie is directed by Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou also directed Talk to Me in 2023 which grossed $88.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Billy Barratt who also starred in My Spy: The Eternal City (2024).
• The film also stars Sally Hawkins who's last movie was Kensuke's Kingdom (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Finland / Germany

Shadow Force

• The movie is directed by Joe Carnahan, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Joe Carnahan also directed Narc in 2002.
• It stars Kerry Washington who also starred in Strip Search (2004).
• The film also stars Omar Sy who's last movie was The Book of Clarence (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Mexico / Sweden

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

Next week there are 36 new movies released gloabally

• Nobody 2 - From Thursday, 21st August
• Bring Her Back - From Thursday, 21st August
• Together - From Thursday, 21st August
• Dongji Rescue - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Life of Chuck - From Thursday, 21st August
• Eddington - From Thursday, 21st August
• Honey Don't - From Thursday, 21st August
• The Naked Gun - From Thursday, 21st August
• Heidi Rescue of the Lynx - From Friday, 22nd August
• Bambi: The Reckoning - From Friday, 22nd August
• Sorry, Baby - From Friday, 22nd August
• Materialists - From Thursday, 21st August
• Afterburn - From Thursday, 21st August
• Two to One - From Friday, 22nd August
• Alpha - From Wednesday, 20th August
• Late Shift - From Wednesday, 20th August
• Shadow Force - From Friday, 22nd August
• Americana - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Kingdom - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Ritual - From Wednesday, 11th June
• Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle - From Wednesday, 20th August
• Hollywood Grit - From Friday, 22nd August
• Splitsville - From Friday, 22nd August
• Jane Austen Wrecked My Life - From Friday, 22nd August
• The Surfer - From Friday, 22nd August
• North Star - From Thursday, 21st August
• Locked - From Friday, 22nd August
• Weapons - From Thursday, 21st August
• Clown In a Cornfield - From Wednesday, 20th August
• The Bad Guys 2 - From Wednesday, 20th August
• The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - From Thursday, 21st August
• #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR In Amsterdam:Live Viewing - From Tuesday, 19th August
• The Home - From Thursday, 21st August
• Smurfs - From Thursday, 21st August
• The Ugly Stepsister - From Thursday, 21st August
• Freakier Friday - From Thursday, 21st August

Last weekend Furiosa was at the top of the North American box office, there are 8 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Haikyu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle At the Garbage Dump
• The Dead Don't Hurt
• In a Violent Nature
• Ezra
• Robot Dreams
• RSVP
• Summer Camp
• Young Woman and the Sea

Haikyu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle At the Garbage Dump

• The movie is directed by Susumu Mitsunaka, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Susumu Mitsunaka also directed Haikyu!! 4: Battle of Concepts in 2017.
• It stars Ayumu Murase who also starred in Goodbye, Don Glees! (2022).
• The film also stars Kaito Ishikawa who's last movie was Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (2023).
• Ayumu Murase and Kaito Ishikawa have starred in 4 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Haikyu!! 4: Battle of Concepts in 2017, Haikyu!! 3: Genius and Sense in 2017, Haikyuu!! The Movie 2:: The Winner and the Loser in 2015 and Haikyuu!! The Movie 1: The End And: The Beginning in 2015.
• Susumu Mitsunaka directed Ayumu Murase in Haikyu!! 4: Battle of Concepts
• Susumu Mitsunaka directed Kaito Ishikawa in Haikyu!! 3: Genius and Sense
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Dead Don't Hurt

• The movie is directed by Viggo Mortensen, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Viggo Mortensen also directed Falling in 2020.
• It stars Vicky Krieps who also starred in The Last Vermeer (2019).
• The film also stars Viggo Mortensen who's last movie was Eureka (2024).
• Viggo Mortensen directed Viggo Mortensen in Falling
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

In a Violent Nature

• The movie is from director Chris Nash.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Ry Barrett who also starred in Anti-Social (2015).
• The film also stars Andrea Pavlovic who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Ezra

• The movie is directed by Tony Goldwyn, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Tony Goldwyn also directed Someone Like You in 2001.
• It stars Robert De Niro who also starred in The Last Tycoon (1976).
• The film also stars Rose Byrne who's last movie was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Robot Dreams

• The movie is directed by Pablo Berger, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Pablo Berger also directed Torremolinos 73 in 2003.
• It stars Ivan Labanda who also starred in Robot Dreams (2023).
• The film also stars Albert Trifol Segarra who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

RSVP

• The movie is directed by Thomas Walton, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Thomas Walton also directed Camp Pleasant Lake in 2024.
• It stars Robert Richard who also starred in Emotional Arithmetic (2007).
• The film also stars Natasha Marc who's last movie was Dutch (2021).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Summer Camp

• The movie is directed by Castille Landon, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Castille Landon also directed After We Fell in 2021 which grossed $2.2 Mil. in the US and grossed $21.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Diane Keaton who also starred in Love and Death (1975).
• The film also stars Kathy Bates who's last movie was The Miracle Club (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Young Woman and the Sea

• The movie is directed by Joachim Rønning, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Joachim Rønning also directed Bandidas in 2006 and grossed $18.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Daisy Ridley who also starred in The Eagle Huntress (2016).
• The film also stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey who's last movie was I Am Woman (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• 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 6 new movies released

• Am I OK? - Thursday, 6th June - streaming
• Bad Boys: Ride Or Die - Friday, 7th June
• Late Bloomers - Friday, 7th June - streaming
• The Watched - Friday, 7th June
• Hit Man - Friday, 24th May - streaming
• Save Me - Saturday, 8th June

Check out the new trailer for upcoming movie Mufasa: The Lion King which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Barry Jenkins
• It stars Seth Rogen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem) and Billy Eichner (Ben Platt Live From Radio City Music Hall) among others.
• The movie also stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aaron Pierre and John Kani
• The release date in the UK is 20th December 2024
• While the North American release date is set for 20th December 2024
• Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner appeared together in Bad Neighbours 2 and The Lion King

Synopsis for Mufasa: The Lion King

The rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands, goes back to the African savanna where Rafiki tells Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, the story of her grandfather while Timon and Pumbaa add color commentary.

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