This weekend, Friday 31st January 2025, there are 8 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Flight Risk, 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.

• Dog Man
• Game of Power
• Love Me
• Detective Chinatown 1900
• Companion
• Feng Shen 2
• Panda Bear In Africa
• Valiant One

Dog Man

• The movie is directed by Peter Hastings, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Peter Hastings also directed The Country Bears in 2002.
• It stars Pete Davidson who also starred in Dumb Money (2023).
• The film also stars Poppy Liu who's last movie was The Tigers Apprentice (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Game of Power

• The movie is from director Tony Mars.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Tobin Bell who also starred in Manhattan (1979).
• The film also stars Bruce Davison who's last movie was Suitable Flesh (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Love Me

• The movie is from director Andrew Zuchero and Sam Zuchero.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kristen Stewart who also starred in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012).
• The film also stars Steven Yeun who's last movie was Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Detective Chinatown 1900

• The movie is directed by Sicheng Chen and Mo Dai, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Sicheng Chen and Mo Dai also directed Detective Chinatown in 2015.
• It stars Baoqiang Wang who also starred in Rising Shaolin: The Protector (2021).
• The film also stars Haoran Liu who's last movie was Decoded (2024).
• Baoqiang Wang and Haoran Liu have starred in 7 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in My People, My Homeland in 2020, Detective Chinatown in 2015, Detective Chinatown 2 in 2018, Detective Chinatown 3 in 2021, Decoded in 2024, Rising Shaolin: The Protector in 2021 and Buddies In India in 2017.
• Sicheng Chen directed Baoqiang Wang in My People, My Homeland, Detective Chinatown 2, Decoded, Detective Chinatown, and Detective Chinatown 3
• Sicheng Chen directed Haoran Liu in Detective Chinatown, Detective Chinatown 2, My People, My Homeland, Decoded, Beijing Love Story, and Detective Chinatown 3
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Companion

• The movie is from director Drew Hancock.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Sophie Thatcher who also starred in The Tomorrow Man (2019).
• The film also stars Harvey Guillén who's last movie was The Garfield Movie (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Feng Shen 2

• The movie is directed by Wuershan, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Wuershan also directed Soap Opera in 2004.
• It stars Yosh Yu who also starred in Welcome to My Side (2024).
• The film also stars Huang Bo who's last movie was Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023).
• They also appeared together in Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms in 2023.
• Wuershan directed Yosh Yu in and Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
• Wuershan directed Huang Bo in and Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Panda Bear In Africa

• The movie is directed by Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich also directed The Thief Lord in 2006 and grossed $5.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Mick Aerts who also starred in Panda Bear In Africa (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Valiant One

• The movie is from director Steve Barnett.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Chase Stokes who also starred in The Beach House (2018).
• The film also stars Lana Condor who's last movie was Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023).
• 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 7 new movies released

• Wicked - Friday, 22nd November
• Kinda Pregnant - Wednesday, 5th February
• Bring Them Down - Friday, 7th February
• Parthenope - Friday, 7th February
• Love Hurts - Friday, 7th February
• I'm Still Here - Friday, 7th February
• Dark Nuns - Friday, 7th February - limited release

Released in the UK this weekend, Friday, 10th November 2023, there are 6 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Trolls Band Together from the top of the UK box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Marvels
• Anatomy of a Fall
• Manodrome
• Tiger 3
• Dream Scenario
• The Killer

The Marvels

• The movie is directed by Nia DaCosta, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Nia DaCosta also directed Candyman in 2021 which grossed £5.1 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Brie Larson who also starred in Unicorn Store (2017).
• The film also stars Teyonah Parris who was last seen in They Cloned Tyrone (2023).
• Nia DaCosta directed Teyonah Parris in Candyman
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Anatomy of a Fall

• The movie is directed by Justine Triet, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Justine Triet also directed In Bed With VIctoria in 2017 which grossed £4K in the UK.
• It stars Sandra Huller who also starred in I'm Your Man (2021).
• The film also stars Swann Arlaud who was last seen in Valiant Hearts (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Manodrome

• The movie is directed by John Trengove, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• John Trengove also directed The Wound in 2018 which grossed £8.4K in the UK.
• It stars Jesse Eisenberg who also starred in Wild Indian (2021).
• The film also stars Adrien Brody who was last seen in Asteroid City (2023).
• They also appeared together in The VIllage in 2004.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Tiger 3

• The movie is directed by Maneesh Sharma, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Maneesh Sharma also directed Fan in 2016 which grossed £690.4K in the UK.
• It stars Salman Khan who also starred in Straight From the Heart (1999).
• The film also stars Katrina Kaif who was last seen in Merry Christmas (2023).
• Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have starred in 11 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Partner in 2007, Zero in 2018, Hello in 2008, Bodyguard in 2011, Bharat in 2019, Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017, Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya in 2005, Welcome to New York in 2018, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani in 2009 and Yuvvraaj in 2008.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Dream Scenario

• The movie is directed by Kristoffer Borgli, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Kristoffer Borgli also directed Sick of Myself in 2022 which grossed £42.2K in the UK.
• It stars Nicolas Cage who also starred in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2008).
• The film also stars Lily Bird who was last seen in Beau Is Afraid (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Killer

• The movie is directed by David Fincher, it is the directors 13th movie.
• David Fincher also directed Zodiac in 2007 which grossed £3.4 Mil. in the UK and grossed $84.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Michael Fassbender who also starred in Steve Jobs (2015).
• The film also stars Tilda Swinton who was last seen in Asteroid City (2023).
• David Fincher directed Tilda Swinton in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• 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 7 new movies released

• Skylight: NT Live 2023 - Thursday, 16th November
• Saltburn - Friday, 17th November
• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Friday, 17th November
• Thanksgiving - Friday, 17th November
• Tish - Friday, 17th November
• May December - Friday, 17th November
• Rustin - Friday, 17th November

What were the big films in movie theatres over the last 30 year?

Each week we present a rundown of the UK box office chart headlines on this same week from last year to 1990.

A year ago (2019) -

Making its debut at the top was Spider-Man: Far From Home starring Tom Holland and Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Jon Watts

The film with the longest run was Casino Royale which had been on the box office for 18 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Avengers: Endgame which had taken £88.5 Million after 11 weeks of release.

Five years ago (2015) -

The number one film was Minions which had been at the top for 2 weeks.

The top new film of the week was Terminator Genisys directed by Alan Taylor and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Clarke which entered the box office at number 2.

The film with the longest run was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back which had been on the box office for 27 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Jurassic World which had taken £53.8 Million after 4 weeks of release.

Ten years ago (2010) -

Another film making its debut at the top was Shrek Forever After starring Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy and directed by Mike Mitchell

The film with the longest run was Robin Hood which had been on the box office for 8 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Sex And The City 2 which had taken £21 Million after 6 weeks of release.

Fifteen years ago (2005) -

Making its debut at the top was War Of The Worlds starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning and directed by Steven Spielberg

The film with the longest run was Valiant which had been on the box office for 13 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith which had taken £38.5 Million after 7 weeks of release.

Twenty years ago (2000) -

Making its debut at the top was Chicken Run starring Phil Daniels and Lynn Ferguson and directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Gladiator which had taken £25.7 Million over 8 weeks of release.

Twenty five years ago (1995) -

Making its debut at the top was Congo starring Laura Linney and Dylan Walsh and directed by Frank Marshall

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Muriels Wedding which had taken £7.5 Million over 12 weeks of release.

Thirty years ago (1990) -

Making its debut at the top was Dick Tracy starring Warren Beatty and Charlie Korsmo and directed by Warren Beatty

The film with the longest run was Harlem Nights which had been on the box office for 7 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Pretty Woman which had taken £11.9 Million after 6 weeks of release.

What were the big movies hitting the UK box office over the last 30 year? Each week we present a rundown of the UK box office chart headlines on this same week from last year to 1990.

A year ago (2019)

The number one film was Aladdin which had been at the top for 4 weeks.

The top new film of the week was Men In Black: International directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth which entered the box office at number 2.

The film with the longest run was Casino Royale which had been on the box office for 15 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Avengers: Endgame which had taken £87.8 Million after 8 weeks of release.

Five years ago (2015)

Also making its debut at the top was Jurassic World starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard and directed by Colin Trevorrow

The film with the longest run was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back which had been on the box office for 24 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Avengers: Age Of Ultron which had taken £48.1 Million after 8 weeks of release.

Ten years ago (2010)

The number one film was Sex And The City 2 which had been at the top for 3 weeks.

The top new film of the week was Letters To Juliet directed by Gary Winick and starring Amanda Seyfried and Gael Garca Bernal which entered the box office at number 2.

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Iron Man 2 which had taken £20.9 Million over 7 weeks of release.

Fifteen years ago (2005)

Making its debut at the top was Mr. And Mrs. Smith starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and directed by Doug Liman

The film with the longest run was Valiant which had been on the box office for 12 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith which had taken £35.4 Million after 4 weeks of release.

Twenty years ago (2000)

The number one film was Gladiator which had been at the top for 5 weeks and with a total gross of £21.4 Million it was also the top total grossing film.

The top new film of the week was Drive Me Crazy directed by John Schultz and starring Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier which entered the box office at number 5.

The film with the longest run was American Psycho which had been on the box office for 7 weeks.

Twenty five years ago (1995)

Making its debut at the top was The Brady Bunch Movie starring Shelley Long and Gary Cole and directed by Betty Thomas

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Dumb And Dumber which had taken £9.2 Million over 10 weeks of release.

Thirty years ago (1990)

The number one film was Pretty Woman which had been at the top for 3 weeks and with a total gross of £10.6 Million it was also the top total grossing film.

The top new film of the week was The Package directed by Andrew Davis and starring Gene Hackman and Joanna Cassidy which entered the box office at number 2.

The film with the longest run was Look Who's Talking which had been on the box office for 11 weeks.

What were the big movies hitting the UK box office over the last 30 year?

Each week we present a rundown of the UK box office chart headlines on this same week from last year to 1990.

A year ago (2019) -

The number one film was Aladdin which had been at the top for 2 weeks.

The top new film of the week was Godzilla: King Of The Monsters directed by Michael Dougherty and starring Kyle Chandler and Vera Farmiga which entered the box office at number 2.

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Avengers: Endgame which had taken £87 Million over 6 weeks of release.

Five years ago (2015) -

Also making its debut at the top was San Andreas starring Dwayne Johnson and Carla Gugino and directed by Brad Peyton

The film with the longest run was Home which had been on the box office for 11 weeks.

The top total grossing film of the week was Avengers: Age Of Ultron which had taken £47.1 Million after 6 weeks of release.

Ten years ago (2010) -

Another film making its debut at the top was Sex And The City 2 starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis and directed by Michael Patrick King

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Iron Man 2 which had taken £20 Million over 5 weeks of release.

Fifteen years ago (2005) -

The number one film was Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith which had been at the top for 2 weeks and with a total gross of £24.3 Million it was also the top total grossing film.

The top new film of the week was House Of Wax directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Elisha Cuthbert and Chad Michael Murray which entered the box office at number 2.

The film with the longest run was Valiant which had been on the box office for 10 weeks.

Twenty years ago (2000) -

The number one film was Gladiator which had been at the top for 3 weeks and with a total gross of £14.4 Million it was also the top total grossing film.

The top new film of the week was Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo directed by Mike Mitchell and starring Rob Schneider and William Forsythe which entered the box office at number 4.

The film with the longest run was Erin Brockovich which had been on the box office for 8 weeks.

Twenty five years ago (1995) -

The number one film was Rob Roy which had been at the top for 2 weeks.

The top new film of the week was Richie Rich directed by Donald Petrie and starring Macaulay Culkin and John Larroquette which entered the box office at number 2.

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Star Trek Generations which had taken £20.3 Million over 16 weeks of release.

Thirty years ago (1990) -

Making its debut at the top was Pretty Woman starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts and directed by Garry Marshall

The longerst run on the box office and the top total grossing film was Look Who's Talking which had taken £10.1 Million over 9 weeks of release.