Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 22nd December 2023, there are 8 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Wonka from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
• Shepherd
• American Fiction
• Anyone But You
• Maestro
• Migration
• The Iron Claw
• Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

• The movie is directed by James Wan, it is the directors 12th movie.
• James Wan also directed Saw in 2004 which grossed $56 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Jason Momoa who also starred in The Last Manhunt (2022).
• The film also stars Patrick Wilson who was last seen in The Nun II (2023).
• Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016 and Aquaman in 2018.
• James Wan directed Jason Momoa in Aquaman
• James Wan directed Patrick Wilson in Insidious
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Shepherd

• The movie is from director Russell Owen.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kate Dickie who also starred in The Green Knight (2021).
• The film also stars Tom Hughes who was last seen in The Laureate (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

American Fiction

• The movie is from director Cord Jefferson.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jeffrey Wright who also starred in Casino Royale (2006).
• The film also stars Tracee Ellis Ross who was last seen in Candy Cane Lane (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Anyone But You

• The movie is directed by Will Gluck, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Will Gluck also directed Easy A in 2010 which grossed $58.4 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Sydney Sweeney who also starred in The Wrong Daughter (2018).
• The film also stars Glen Powell who was last seen in Top Gun: Maverick (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Maestro

• The movie is directed by Bradley Cooper, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Bradley Cooper also directed A Star Is Born in 2018 which grossed $215.2 Mil. in the US and grossed $436.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Carey Mulligan who also starred in The Great Gatsby (2013).
• The film also stars Bradley Cooper who was last seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
• Bradley Cooper directed Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Migration

• The movie is directed by Benjamin Renner and Guylo Homsy, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Benjamin Renner and Guylo Homsy also directed Ernest and Celestine in 2012.
• It stars Elizabeth Banks who also starred in Our Idiot Brother (2011).
• The film also stars Isabela Merced who was last seen in Rosaline (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Iron Claw

• The movie is directed by Sean Durkin, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Sean Durkin also directed The Nest in 2020 which grossed $137.9K in the US and grossed $1.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Grady Wilson who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Valentine Newcomer who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire

• The movie is directed by Zack Snyder, it is the directors 12th movie.
• Zack Snyder also directed Army of the Dead in 2021.
• It stars Sofia Boutella who also starred in Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015).
• The film also stars Ed Skrein who was last seen in Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2022).
• Zack Snyder directed Ed Skrein in Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver
• 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 5 new movies released

• The Colour Purple - Monday, 25th December
• Lost Weekend - Monday, 25th December
• Target Number One - Monday, 25th December
• The Boys In the Boat - Monday, 25th December
• Ferrari - Monday, 25th December

Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 17th November 2023, there are 9 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Marvels from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
• May December
• Best. Christmas. Ever!
• Next Goal Wins
• Trolls Band Together
• The Prince of Egypt: The Musical
• Rustin
• Saltburn
• Thanksgiving

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 I Am Legend in 2007 which grossed $256.4 Mil. in the US and grossed $584 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rachel Zegler who also starred in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).
• The film also stars Tom Blyth who was last seen in Benediction (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

May December

• The movie is directed by Todd Haynes, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Todd Haynes also directed I'm Not There in 2007 which grossed $4 Mil. in the US and grossed $11.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Natalie Portman who also starred in Annihilation (2018).
• The film also stars Julianne Moore who was last seen in Sharper (2023).
• Todd Haynes directed Julianne Moore in Far From Heaven
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Best. Christmas. Ever!

• The movie is directed by Mary Lambert, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Mary Lambert also directed Pet Sematary II in 1992.
• It stars Heather Graham who also starred in My Dead Boyfriend (2016).
• The film also stars Brandy Norwood who was last seen in The Perfect Match (2016).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

Next Goal Wins

• The movie is directed by Taika Waititi, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Taika Waititi also directed Hunt For the Wilderpeople in 2016.
• It stars Michael Fassbender who also starred in Hunger (2008).
• The film also stars Oscar Kightley who was last seen in Moana (2016).
• Taika Waititi directed Oscar Kightley in Hunt For the Wilderpeople
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Trolls Band Together

• The movie is directed by Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz also directed Trolls in 2016 which grossed $153.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $344.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Justin Timberlake who also starred in The Open Road (2009).
• The film also stars Anna Kendrick who was last seen in Alice, Darling (2023).
• Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Trolls World Tour in 2020 and Trolls in 2016.
• Walt Dohrn directed Justin Timberlake in Trolls
• Walt Dohrn directed Anna Kendrick in Trolls World Tour
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Prince of Egypt: The Musical

• The movie is from director Scott Schwartz and Brett Sullivan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Luke Brady who also starred in The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (2023).
• The film also stars Liam Tamne who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Rustin

• The movie is directed by George C. Wolfe, it is the directors 6th movie.
• George C. Wolfe also directed Lackawanna Blues in 2005.
• It stars Colman Domingo who also starred in Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013).
• 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 on limited release.
• The MPAA 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 which grossed $6.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $17.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Barry Keoghan who also starred in The Green Knight (2021).
• The film also stars Jacob Elordi who was last seen in The Sweet East (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Thanksgiving

• The movie is directed by Eli Roth, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Eli Roth also directed Death Wish in 2018.
• It stars Rick Hoffman who also starred in Blood Work (2002).
• The film also stars Gina Gershon who was last seen in Emily the Criminal (2022).
• Eli Roth directed Rick Hoffman in Hostel Part II
• Eli Roth directed Gina Gershon in Borderlands
• 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 8 new movies released

• Leo - Tuesday, 21st November - streaming
• Napoleon - Wednesday, 22nd November - limited release
• Good Burger 2 - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Wish - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Betrayal - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Genie - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Dream Scenario - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Smoke Sauna Sisterhood - Friday, 24th November - limited release

Released in the UK this weekend, Friday, 3rd December 2021, there are 6 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace House of Gucci from the top of the UK box office.

Here are this weeks new releases

• Christmas With Andre
• Blue Bayou
• C'mon C'mon
• Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
• Cbeebies Christmas Show 2021: The Night Before Christmas
• Silent Night

Christmas With Andre

• The movie is directed by André Rieu and Michael Wiseman, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• André Rieu and Michael Wiseman also directed André Rieu's 2014 Maastricht Concert in 2014 which grossed £830.6K in the UK.
• It stars André Rieu who also starred in André Rieu: Christmas With Andre (2016).
• The film also stars Charlotte Hawkins who last appeared in André Rieu's Magical Maastricht: Together In Music (2020).
• Andre Rieu and Charlotte Hawkins have starred in 4 movies together.
• They also appeared together in André Rieu: 70 Years Young (2020), André Rieu's Magical Maastricht: Together In Music (2020), André Rieu 2019 Maastricht Concert: Shall We Dance? (2019) and André Rieu's 2019 Live New Year Concert From Sydney (2019).
• Box office prediction: Number 1

Blue Bayou

• The movie is directed by Justin Chon, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Justin Chon also directed Gook in 2018 which grossed £1K in the UK.
• It stars Justin Chon who also starred in Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014).
• The film also stars Alicia Vikander who last appeared in The Green Knight (2021).
• Box office prediction: Number 10

C'mon C'mon

• The movie is directed by Mike Mills, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Mike Mills also directed Beginners in 2011 which grossed £541.6K in the UK.
• It stars Joaquin Phoenix who also starred in Secret Witness (1988).
• The film also stars Gaby Hoffmann who last appeared in Wild (2015).
• Box office prediction: Number 7

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

• The movie is directed by Johannes Roberts, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Johannes Roberts also directed 47 Meters Down in 2017 which grossed £1.3 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Kaya Scodelario who also starred in Crawl (2019).
• The film also stars Hannah John-Kamen who last appeared in SAS: Red Notice (2021).
• Box office prediction: Number 2

Cbeebies Christmas Show 2021: The Night Before Christmas

• The movie is from director Chris Jarvis
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Justin Fletcher who also starred in The Cbeebies Christmas Show 2019: Hansel & Gretel (2019).
• The film also stars Evie Pickerill who is making a feature film debut.
• Box office prediction: Number 6

Silent Night

• The movie is from director Camille Griffin
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Annabelle Wallis who also starred in Hello Carter (2014).
• The film also stars Keira Knightley who last appeared in Charlotte (2021).

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

Next week there are 3 new movies released

• West Side Story, Friday, 10th December
• Clifford the Big Red Dog, Friday, 10th December
• Lamb, Friday, 10th December

Superhero movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings stays put at the top of the UK box office this week making it four weeks consecutively for the Marvel movie.

Highest new film of the weekend is The Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark which makes its debut at number 2 while also inside the top 5 is documentary Oasis Knebworth 1996.

The new releases continue with the much delayed The Green Knight finally making its box office debut at number 8 with £166,118.

UK box office QuickView

• Number 1 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (4th Weekend)
• Highest debut - The Many Saints of Newark (@2)
• Longest run - The Croods: A New Age and Space Jam: A New Legacy (11 weeks)
• Highest total gross - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ($18 Million)

UK box office top 5 breakdown 24th - 26th September 2021

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

The UK cinema scene is starting to show signs of a total recovery and the Marvel superhero movie has to date shown that people are going back into the cinema.

This weeks the movie takes £1.5 Million at the box office which is a 34% drop over last week, this gives the movie a total UK gross of £18.2 Million.

This puts the movie at number 3 on the top movies of 2021 and will soon overtake Black Widow and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway to potentially be the top movie of the year, although with the release of No Time To Die this weekend it may not get there!

The Many Saints of Newark

Released as a prequel to the TV show The Sopranos the movie stars Michael Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, the role originally played by his late father James Gandolfini.

The movie is the top new film of the week at number 2 taking £945,319 on its debut weekend.

Free Guy

Falling to number 3 this weekend is the smash hit movie which spends its 7th weekend on the box office taking £551,195, a very slim 17% drop.

The film has now taken £16.1 Million at the UK box office and is the 5th top movie of 2021.

Oasis Knebworth 1996

Directed by Jake Scott this documentary about the superband Oasis playing the legendary Knebworth in 1996 at the height of their fame is the top documentary at the box office in 2021.

The film takes £344,832 on its special showing in selected cinemas over the weekend.

Respect

The movie based on the life of Aretha Franklin drop to number 5 this weekend with £250,050 on its 3rd week, a 34 % drop over last weekend which gives the movie a total UK gross of £1.7 Million.

Released in the UK this weekend, Friday, 24th September 2021, there are 3 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings from the top of the UK box office.

Here are this weeks new releases

• The Many Saints of Newark
• The Green Knight
• Oasis Knebworth 1996

The Many Saints of Newark

• The movie is directed by Alan Taylor, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Alan Taylor also directed The Wonderful Maladys in 2010.
• It stars Michael Gandolfini who also starred in Cherry (2021).
• The film also stars Jon Bernthal who last appeared in Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021).
• Box office prediction: Number 3

The Green Knight

• The movie is directed by David Lowery, it is the directors 9th movie.
• David Lowery also directed A Ghost Story in 2017 which grossed £133.9K in the UK.
• It stars Dev Patel who also starred in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020).
• The film also stars Alicia Vikander who last appeared in Anthropocene the Human Epoch (2018).
• Box office prediction: Number 8

Oasis Knebworth 1996

• The movie is directed by Jake Scott, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Jake Scott also directed Welcome to the Rileys in 2011 which grossed £517 in the UK.
• It stars Liam Gallagher who also starred in Liam Gallagher: As It Was (2019).
• The film also stars Noel Gallagher who last appeared in Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019).
• Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher have starred in 3 movies together.
• They also appeared together in Blur No Distance Left to Run (2010).
• Box office prediction: Number 7

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

Next weeks there is 1 new movie

• No Time to Die - Thursday, 30th September