Sequel to the 2022 animated movie The Bad Guys is given a PG age rating in the UK for mild violence, threat, rude humour.

The movie features the voice talent of Sam Rockwell who has starred in The Search For One Eye Jimmy and Jojo Rabbit, it also features Marc Maron who has been in Misery Loves Comedy and Sword of Trust.

The movie is directed by Pierre Perifel who was responsible for the frist The Bad Guys movie and JP Sans who is making a feature film debut with The Bad Guys 2.

Movie Synopsis

A gang of reformed criminals soon return to their old ways when they meet a new team of bandits responsible for a series of high-stakes heists.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: the-fantastic-four-first-steps
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild violence, threat, rude humour
• Release date: 25th July 2025
• Runtime: 104 minutes (1 hour 44 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Pierre Perifel
  • JP Sans
• Starring:
  • Sam Rockwell
  • Marc Maron
  • Craig Robinson

BBFC movie page

Last weekend Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was at the top of the North American box office, there are 6 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Civil War
• The Long Game
• Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
• Arcadian
• Sting
• The Absence of Eden

Civil War

• The movie is directed by Alex Garland, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Alex Garland also directed Annihilation in 2018 which grossed $32.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $43.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Nick Offerman who also starred in 21 Jump Street (2012).
• The film also stars Kirsten Dunst who's last movie was The Power of the Dog (2021).
• They also appeared together in All Good Things in 2010.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Long Game

• The movie is from director Julio Quintana.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Dennis Quaid who also starred in A Dogs Journey (2019).
• The film also stars Gillian Vigman who's last movie was The Holdovers (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

• The movie is from director Wade Allain-Marcus.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jermaine Fowler who also starred in Am I OK? (2022).
• The film also stars June Squibb who's last movie was The Humans (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Arcadian

• The movie is directed by Benjamin Brewer, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Benjamin Brewer also directed The Trust in 2016.
• It stars Nicolas Cage who also starred in The Sorcerers Apprentice (2010).
• The film also stars Jaeden Martell who's last movie was Knives Out (2019).
• Benjamin Brewer directed Nicolas Cage in The Trust
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Sting

• The movie is directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Kiah Roache-Turner also directed Wyrmwood Road of the Dead in 2015.
• It stars Jermaine Fowler who also starred in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024).
• The film also stars Alyla Browne who's last movie was The Secret Kingdom (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Absence of Eden

• The movie is from director Marco Perego.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Adria Arjona who also starred in Sweet Girl (2021).
• The film also stars Zoe Saldana who's last movie was Good Burger 2 (2023).
• 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 7 new movies released

• Abigail - Friday, 19th April
• Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver - Friday, 19th April
• Not Another Church Movie - Friday, 19th April
• The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Friday, 19th April
• Sasquatch Sunset - Friday, 19th April
• Spy X Family Code: White - Friday, 19th April
• The Three Musketeers: Milady - Friday, 19th April - streaming

This weekend, Friday 12th April 2024, there are 5 new films released in the UK and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Kung-Fu Panda 4, for the number 1 spot?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Civil War
• Arcadian
• Bleeding Love
• Back to Black
• The Teachers' Lounge

Civil War

• The movie is directed by Alex Garland, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Alex Garland also directed Annihilation in 2018 and grossed $43.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Nick Offerman who also starred in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
• The film also stars Kirsten Dunst who's last movie was The Power of the Dog (2021).
• They also appeared together in All Good Things in 2010.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Arcadian

• The movie is directed by Benjamin Brewer, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Benjamin Brewer also directed The Trust in 2016 which grossed £151 in the UK.
• It stars Nicolas Cage who also starred in Stolen (2012).
• The film also stars Jaeden Martell who's last movie was Knives Out (2019).
• Benjamin Brewer directed Nicolas Cage in The Trust
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Bleeding Love

• The movie is from director Emma Westenberg.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Clara McGregor who also starred in Christopher Robin (2018).
• The film also stars Ewan McGregor who's last movie was Raymond and Ray (2022).
• Clara McGregor and Ewan McGregor have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Birthday Cake in 2021 and Christopher Robin in 2018.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Back to Black

• The movie is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Sam Taylor-Johnson also directed A Million Little Pieces in 2019 which grossed £47.7K in the UK and grossed $89.8K globally.
• It stars Jack O'Connell who also starred in Private Peaceful (2012).
• The film also stars Marisa Abela who's last movie was Barbie (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Teachers' Lounge

• The movie is from director Ilker Catak.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Leonie Benesch who also starred in The White Ribbon (2009).
• The film also stars Anne-Kathrin Gummich who's last movie was The Reader (2009).
• 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 6 new movies released

• Abigail - Friday, 19th April
• The Book of Clarence - Friday, 19th April
• Butterfly Tale - Friday, 19th April
• Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver - Friday, 19th April
• Jeanne Du Barry - Friday, 19th April
• Sometimes I Think About Dying - Friday, 19th April

The success of The Hunger Games series of movie sparked of a passion for more in the series from its fans and The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, the first in a prequel series has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate violence, threat, drug misuse.

A new cast is featured in the prequel movie which is headed up by Rachel Zegler who has previously appeared in Shazam Fury of the Gods and West Side Story~2020 and is set to star in the upcoming Snow White~2024 live action remake, it also stars Hunter Schafer who has previously lent his voice to Belle The Dragon and the Freckled Princess.

The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence who is no stranger to the series as he directed The Hunger Games Catching Fire, The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 and The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2

Movie Synopsis

A dark and brooding story of betrayal and mistrust, this sci-fi fantasy prequel sees a singer paired with a conflicted mentor in a deadly game.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, drug misuse
• Release date: 17th November 2023
• Runtime: 157 minutes (1 hours 48 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Francis Lawrence
• Starring:
  • Rachel Zegler
  • Hunter Schafer
  • Jason Schwartzman

BBFC movie page

The Wizarding World continues with the next instalment of the Fantastic beasts series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore which has been given a 12A age rating by the BBFC.

The movie stars Eddie Redmayne in his now familier role of Newt Scamander, and returning in the role of the young Albus Dumbledore is Jude Law, taking over the role of Gellert Grindelwald is Mads Mikkelsen.

The movie is directed by the series long time director David Yates who has been behind the camera on all three of The Fantastic Beasts series.

Movie Synopsis

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate fantasy threat, brief bloody images
• Release date: 4th April 2022
• Runtime: 136m (2 hour 16 minutes)
• Director:
  • David Yates
• Starring:
  • Eddie Redmayne
  • Jude Law
  • Mads Mikkelsen

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