Last weekend Weapons was at the top of the UK box office, there are 6 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the UK box office this weekend?

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.

• The Life of Chuck
• Dongji Rescue
• Americana
• Sorry, Baby
• Eenie Meanie
• Eddington

The Life of Chuck

• The movie is directed by Mike Flanagan, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Mike Flanagan also directed Doctor Sleep in 2019 which grossed £3.3 Mil. in the UK and grossed $72.4 Mil. globally.
• It stars Tom Hiddleston who also starred in High Rise (2016).
• The film also stars Jacob Tremblay who's last movie was Sovereign (2025).
• Mike Flanagan directed Jacob Tremblay in Doctor Sleep, and Before I Wake
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Dongji Rescue

• The movie is directed by Hu Guan and Fei Zhenxiang, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Hu Guan and Fei Zhenxiang also directed Design of Death in 2012.
• It stars Yilong Zhu who also starred in The Volunteers: To the War 2 (2024).
• The film also stars Lei Wu who's last movie was Papa (2023).
• Hu Guan directed Yilong Zhu in and My People, My Country
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Americana

• The movie is from director Tony Tost.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Sydney Sweeney who also starred in Dead Ant (2018).
• The film also stars Paul Walter Hauser who's last movie was The Naked Gun (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Sorry, Baby

• The movie is from director Eva Victor.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Eva Victor who also starred in Dating and New York (2021).
• The film also stars Naomi Ackie who's last movie was Mickey 17 (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Eenie Meanie

• The movie is from director Shawn Simmons.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Samara Weaving who also starred in 200% Wolf (2024).
• The film also stars Karl Glusman who's last movie was The Bikeriders (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Eddington

• The movie is directed by Ari Aster, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Ari Aster also directed Midsommar in 2019 which grossed £2.5 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Joaquin Phoenix who also starred in Walk the Line (2006).
• The film also stars Deirdre O'Connell who's last movie was Lez Bomb (2018).
• Ari Aster directed Joaquin Phoenix in and Beau Is Afraid
• 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 4 new movies released

• The Thursday Murder Club - Thursday, 28th August - streaming
• Caught Stealing - Friday, 29th August
• The Toxic Avenger - Friday, 29th August
• André Rieu's 2025 Maastricht Concert Waltz the Night Away - Saturday, 30th August

With Weapons currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the US 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.

• Nobody 2
• Americana

Nobody 2

• The movie is directed by Timo Tjahjanto, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Timo Tjahjanto also directed Killers in 2014.
• It stars Bob Odenkirk who also starred in Incredibles 2 (2018).
• 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.
• The MPAA age rating is

Americana

• The movie is from director Tony Tost.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Sydney Sweeney who also starred in The Horde (2016).
• The film also stars Paul Walter Hauser who's last movie was The Naked Gun (2025).
• 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 4 new movies released

• Splitsville - Friday, 22nd August
• Hollywood Grit - Friday, 22nd August - limited release
• Honey Don't - Friday, 22nd August
• Dongji Rescue - Friday, 22nd August

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad was ahead of its time for comedy in the '80's and thirty years after the last movie, Naked Gun 33 1/3 The Final Insult, comes a reboot/sequel in the shape of The Naked Gun~2025 which has been given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong sex references.

The movie stars action movie star Liam Neeson who has appeared in movie such as After.Life and Krull as well as Pamela Anderson who is getting a second lease of life in Hollywood and has starred in movies such as Borat: Cultural Learnings of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan and Blonde and Blonder.

The movie is directed by Akiva Schaffer who has previously helmed The Watch and Hot Rod.

Movie Synopsis

Following in his father's footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: the-naked-gun~2025
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: strong sex references
• Release date: 1st August 2025
• Runtime: 85 minutes (1 hour 25 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Akiva Schaffer
• Starring:
  • Liam Neeson
  • Pamela Anderson
  • Paul Walter Hauser

BBFC movie page

Check out the new trailer for upcoming movie The Naked Gun which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Liam Neeson (Gun Shy) and Pamela Anderson (The Institute)
• It is directed by Akiva Schaffer (Hot Rod)
• The movie also stars Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand and Danny Huston
• The UK release date is 1st August 2025
• And the release date in North America is 1st August 2025

Synopsis for The Naked Gun

Only 1 man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows in his father's footsteps.

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

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie The Naked Gun which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 1st August 2025
• It is due for release in North America on 1st August 2025
• It stars among others Liam Neeson (Khumba: A Zebras Tale) and Pamela Anderson (Costa Rican Summer)
• It is directed by Akiva Schaffer (The Naked Gun)
• The movie also stars Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand and Danny Huston

Synopsis for The Naked Gun

Only 1 man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows in his father's footsteps.

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