7 new movie releases hit UK cinemas this Friday, 23rd October 2026 aiming to dethrone Street Fighter from the top of the UK box office.

Whether you are heading to the theater or watching from your couch, here is your complete guide to this weekend's newest theatrical and streaming releases.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
• Kung-Fu Soccer
• Tad and the Magic Lamp
• Ali G: Who Iz I?
• Klara and the Sun
• Wildwood
• Clayface

Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

• The movie is directed by Simon Hynd, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Simon Hynd also directed Senseless in 2008.
• It stars Charlotte Ritchie who also starred in Benny and Jolene (2014).
• The film also stars Kiell Smith-Bynoe who's last movie was Time Travel Is Dangerous (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Kung-Fu Soccer

• The movie is directed by Stephen Chow, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Stephen Chow also directed From Beijing With Love in 1994.
• It stars Zhang Xiaofei who also starred in Malice (2025).
• The film also stars Dilraba Dilmurat who's last movie was Namiya (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Tad and the Magic Lamp

• The movie is directed by Enrique Gato, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Enrique Gato also directed Tad and the Magic Lamp in 2026.
• It stars Óscar Barberán who also starred in Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas (2018).
• The film also stars Michelle Jenner who's last movie was Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy (2022).
• Oscar Barberan and Michelle Jenner have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas in 2018, Tad: The Explorer in 2012 and Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy in 2022.
• Enrique Gato directed Óscar Barberán in Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas, Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy, and Tad: The Explorer
• Enrique Gato directed Michelle Jenner in Capture the Flag, Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas, Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy, and Tad: The Explorer
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Ali G: Who Iz I?

• The movie is directed by Sacha Baron Cohen, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Sacha Baron Cohen also directed Ali G: Who Iz I? in 2026.
• It stars Sacha Baron Cohen who also starred in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006).
• The film also stars Morgana Robinson who's last movie was A Bird Flew In (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Klara and the Sun

• The movie is directed by Taika Waititi, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Taika Waititi also directed Klara and the Sun in 2026.
• It stars Jenna Ortega who also starred in Miller's Girl (2024).
• The film also stars Mia Tharia who's last movie was September Says (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Wildwood

• The movie is directed by Travis Knight, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Travis Knight also directed Kubo and the Two Strings in 2016 which grossed £2.9 Mil. in the UK and grossed $76.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee who also starred in Secret Society of Second Born Royals (2020).
• The film also stars Jacob Tremblay who's last movie was The Toxic Avenger (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Clayface

• The movie is directed by James Watkins, it is the directors 6th movie.
• James Watkins also directed The Woman In Black in 2012 which grossed £21.2 Mil. in the UK and grossed $129 Mil. globally.
• It stars Tom Rhys Harries who also starred in Madfabulous (2026).
• The film also stars Naomi Ackie who's last movie was Shelter (2026).
• 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 5 new movies released

• Crawlers - Friday, 30th October
• Wicker - Friday, 30th October
• Traces of Justice - Friday, 30th October
• Primetime - Friday, 30th October
• I Love Boosters - Friday, 30th October

Ghosts The Possession Of Button House is the highly anticipated new movie from Simon Hynd and starring Charlotte Ritchie based on the TV series Ghosts

The movie stars Charlotte Ritchie who has been seen previously in Benny And Jolene and The Assessment. It also stars Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who has previously been seen in Wicker and Time Travel Is Dangerous.

Directing duties go to Simon Hynd, who has been involved in many British TV shows and is making his feature film debut.

Movie Synopsis

It's a matter of life and death for Alison, Mike, Mia and the Ghosts.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Ghosts The Possession Of Button House
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild scary scenes, rude humour, violence, language, drug references
• Classification Date: 23rd October 2026
• Runtime: 97 Minutes (1 hour 37 Minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Simon Hynd
• Starring:
  • Charlotte Ritchie
  • Kiell Smith-Bynoe
  • Mathew Baynton
  • Lolly Adefope

  BBFC movie page

With Snow White currently at the top of the UK box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the UK box office crown?

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.

• A Working Man
• My Love Will Make You Disappear
• The Woman In the Yard
• Sneaks
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip
• Time Travel Is Dangerous
• La Cocina
• Novocaine
• Holland

A Working Man

• The movie is directed by David Ayer, it is the directors 10th movie.
• David Ayer also directed The Beekeeper in 2024 which grossed £3.9 Mil. in the UK and grossed $152.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jason Statham who also starred in The Expendables 2 (2012).
• The film also stars Michael Peña who's last movie was Unstoppable (2024).
• David Ayer directed Jason Statham in and The Beekeeper
• David Ayer directed Michael Peña in and Fury
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

My Love Will Make You Disappear

• The movie is directed by Chad Vidanes, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Chad Vidanes also directed He's Into Her: The Movie Cut in 2021.
• It stars Kim Chiu who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Woman In the Yard

• The movie is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, it is the directors 12th movie.
• Jaume Collet-Serra also directed Jungle Cruise in 2021 which grossed £12.9 Mil. in the UK and grossed $213.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Danielle Deadwyler who also starred in I Saw the TV Glow (2024).
• The film also stars Okwui Okpokwasili who's last movie was The Exorcist: Believer (2023).
• Jaume Collet-Serra directed Danielle Deadwyler in and Carry-On
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Sneaks

• The movie is from director Rob Edwards.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Anthony Mackie who also starred in Playing It Cool (2014).
• The film also stars Keith David who's last movie was Mufasa: The Lion King (2024).
• They also appeared together in Hollywood Homicide in 2003.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

• The movie is from director Marvin Lemus.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Harvey Guillén who also starred in The Garfield Movie (2024).
• The film also stars Paulina Chavez who's last movie was The Casagrandes Movie (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Time Travel Is Dangerous

• The movie is from director Chris Reading.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Stephen Fry who also starred in Stalag Luft (1993).
• The film also stars Sophie Thompson who's last movie was Present Laughter: NT Live 2019 (2019).
• Stephen Fry and Sophie Thompson have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Relative Values in 2000 and Gosford Park in 2002.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

La Cocina

• The movie is directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Alonso Ruizpalacios also directed Gueros in 2015 which grossed £3.7K in the UK.
• It stars Raul Briones who also starred in Gueros (2015).
• The film also stars Rooney Mara who's last movie was Women Talking (2022).
• Alonso Ruizpalacios directed Raul Briones in and Gueros
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

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 Companion (2025).
• The film also stars Amber Midthunder who's last movie was Opus (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Holland

• The movie is directed by Mimi Cave, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Mimi Cave also directed Fresh in 2022.
• It stars Nicole Kidman who also starred in The Year My Voice Broke (1987).
• The film also stars Gael Garcia Bernal who's last movie was Old (2021).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

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

• Death of a Unicorn - Friday, 4th April
• Screamboat - Friday, 4th April
• A Minecraft Movie - Friday, 4th April