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Wanted

Wanted
1997

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Directed by

Timur Bekmambetov · Heung-sun Jeong

Starring

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UK box office

  • Debut box office: 27th Jun '08
  • Debut position: 2
  • Highest position: 2
  • Debut gross: £3.8 Million
  • Total chart weeks: 6

US box office

  • Box Office debut: 4th Jul '08
  • Debut position: 3
  • Highest position: 3
  • Debut gross: $20.1 Million
  • Total chart weeks: 13

Chart position history

UK box office

27 Jun, 2008
2
4 Jul, 2008
4
11 Jul, 2008
7
18 Jul, 2008
8
25 Jul, 2008
11
1 Aug, 2008
15

US box office

4 Jul, 2008
3
11 Jul, 2008
5
18 Jul, 2008
8
25 Jul, 2008
10
1 Aug, 2008
12

Global box office

Total grosses

UK total gross
United Kingdom Flag  £9.6 Million
US total gross
United States Flag  $134.5 Million
Global total gross
Global Flag  $338.8 Million

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Released globaly this week there are 26 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Gladiator II from the top of the global box office.

As well as many movies released in cinemas around the globe this list also includes a number of the top movies released on streaming platforms.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

Here are the top new release this week in countries across the world!
  • Wicked~2024
  • Spellbound
  • The Piano Lesson
  • Joy
  • Blitz
  • Gladiator II
  • Heretic
  • Elevation
  • Oddity
  • Armor

Wicked

  • The movie is directed by Jon M. Chu, it is the directors 14th movie.
  • Jon M. Chu also directed The LXD: The Uprising Begins in 2010.
  • It stars Cynthia Erivo who also starred in The Rape of Recy Taylor (2017).
  • The film also stars Ariana Grande who's last movie was Don't Look Up (2021).
  • They also appeared together in Wicked Part 2 in 2025.
  • Jon M. Chu directed Cynthia Erivo in and Wicked Part 2
  • Jon M. Chu directed Ariana Grande in Jem and the Holograms, and Wicked Part 2
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / Bangladesh / Brazil / Brazil / Canada / Curacao / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Iceland / Ireland / Italy / Malaysia / Malta / Mexico / Mongolia / Norway / Philippines / Romania / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States

Spellbound

  • The movie is directed by Vicky Jenson, it is the directors 4th movie.
  • Vicky Jenson also directed Shrek in 2001 which grossed $267.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $487.9 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Rachel Zegler who also starred in West Side Story (2021).
  • The film also stars Miguel Bernardeau who is making a feature film debut.
  • This movie is released on streaming platforms.
  • Released this week in:
      Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / India / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Poland / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / United Kingdom / United States

The Piano Lesson

  • The movie is from director Malcolm Washington.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Samuel L. Jackson who also starred in The Negotiator (1998).
  • The film also stars John David Washington who's last movie was The Creator (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      France / Germany / India / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Poland / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / United Kingdom / Vietnam

Joy

  • The movie is directed by Ben Taylor, it is the directors 4th movie.
  • Ben Taylor also directed Raised By Wolves in 2017.
  • It stars Thomasin McKenzie who also starred in Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story (2014).
  • The film also stars James Norton who's last movie was Bob Marley: One Love (2024).
  • This movie is released on streaming platforms.
  • Released this week in:
      Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / India / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / United States

Blitz

  • The movie is directed by Steve McQueen, it is the directors 6th movie.
  • Steve McQueen also directed Widows in 2018 which grossed $42.1 Mil. in the US and grossed $76 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Saoirse Ronan who also starred in Muppets Most Wanted (2014).
  • The film also stars Harris Dickinson who's last movie was The Iron Claw (2023).
  • They also appeared together in See How They Run in 2022.
  • This movie is released on streaming platforms.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / Australia / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Netherlands / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States

Gladiator II

  • The movie is directed by Ridley Scott, it is the directors 33rd movie.
  • Ridley Scott also directed Gladiator in 2000 which grossed $187.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $460.6 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Paul Mescal who also starred in God's Creatures (2022).
  • The film also stars Pedro Pascal who's last movie was The Wild Robot (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Canada / China / Ecuador / El Salvador / Ethiopia / Kenya / Mexico / Mongolia / Nigeria / United States / Vietnam

Heretic

  • The movie is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, it is the directors 7th movie.
  • Scott Beck and Bryan Woods also directed The Bride Wore Blood in 2006.
  • It stars Hugh Grant who also starred in Sense and Sensibility (1996).
  • The film also stars Sophie Thatcher who's last movie was MaXXXine (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Denmark / Estonia / Hungary / Mexico / Netherlands / Portugal / Sweden

Elevation

  • The movie is directed by George Nolfi, it is the directors 4th movie.
  • George Nolfi also directed The Adjustment Bureau in 2011 which grossed $62.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $127.9 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Morena Baccarin who also starred in Serenity (2005).
  • The film also stars Danny Boyd Jr. who is making a feature film debut.
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Brazil / Portugal / Ukraine

Oddity

  • The movie is from director Damian Mc Carthy.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Carolyn Bracken who also starred in The Quiet Girl (2022).
  • The film also stars Johnny French who's last movie was Dublin Crust (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Romania / Spain

Armor

  • The movie is from director Justin Routt.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Sylvester Stallone who also starred in Assassins (1995).
  • The film also stars Josh Wiggins who's last movie was Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Adventure (2022).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Russia / United States

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

Next week there are 35 new movies released gloabally

Check here for more details
  • Moana 2 - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Wicked~2024 - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Hello, Love, Again - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Heretic - From Wednesday, 27th November
  • Elevation - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Conclave - From Wednesday, 27th November
  • Terrifier 3 - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Emilia Pérez - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Bird - From Thursday, 28th November
  • A Real Pain - From Friday, 29th November
  • Ezra - From Friday, 29th November
  • Lucky Baskhar - From Thursday, 31st October
  • Weekend In Taipei - From Friday, 29th November
  • La Cocina - From Friday, 29th November
  • Slingshot - From Friday, 29th November
  • There's Still Tomorrow - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Kneecap - From Friday, 29th November
  • September 5 - From Friday, 29th November
  • The Sisters - From Monday, 25th November
  • Dear Santa - From Monday, 25th November
  • How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies - From Sunday, 1st December
  • Queer - From Wednesday, 27th November
  • The Room Next Door - From Friday, 29th November
  • High Forces - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Paddington In Peru - From Thursday, 28th November
  • The Last Dance - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Oddity - From Thursday, 28th November
  • The Dead Don't Hurt - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Your Monster - From Thursday, 28th November
  • Here - From Friday, 29th November
  • Nutcrackers - From Friday, 29th November
  • All We Imagine As Light - From Friday, 29th November
  • Widow Clicquot - From Friday, 29th November
  • That Christmas - From Friday, 29th November

With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 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.

Here are this weeks new releases
  • Jung Kook: I Am Still
  • Hellboy: The Crooked Man
  • Never Let Go
  • Dragonkeeper
  • Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration
  • My Old Ass
  • Megalopolis
  • The Outrun

Jung Kook: I Am Still

  • The movie is directed by Jun-Soo Park, it is the directors 12th movie.
  • Jun-Soo Park also directed Tomorrow X Together: Our Lost Summer in 2023.
  • It stars Jungkook who also starred in Love Yourself In Seoul: BTS World Tour 2019 (2018).
  • Jun-Soo Park directed Jungkook in Break the Silence: The Movie, SUGA | Agust D Tour 'D-Day': The Movie, and Jimin's Production Diary
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Hellboy: The Crooked Man

  • The movie is directed by Brian Taylor, it is the directors 6th movie.
  • Brian Taylor also directed Mom and Dad in 2018 which grossed £47.1K in the UK.
  • It stars Jack Kesy who also starred in The Killer (2023).
  • The film also stars Jefferson White who's last movie was Civil War (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Never Let Go

  • The movie is directed by Alexandre Aja, it is the directors 10th movie.
  • Alexandre Aja also directed Furia in 1999.
  • It stars Halle Berry who also starred in CB4 (1993).
  • The film also stars Anthony B. Jenkins who's last movie was The Deliverance (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Dragonkeeper

  • The movie is directed by Jianping Li and Salvador Simo, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Jianping Li and Salvador Simo also directed Salute to the Heroes in 2020.
  • It stars Mario Gas who also starred in El Placer De Matar (1988).
  • The film also stars Lucia Perez who is making a feature film debut.
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.

Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration

  • The movie is directed by Mikael Shields, it is the directors 5th movie.
  • Mikael Shields also directed Bings Christmas and Other Stories in 2020 which grossed £128.2K in the UK.
  • It stars Elliot Kerley who also starred in Bing At the Cinema (2018).
  • The film also stars Rafferty Railton who's last movie was Bings Christmas and Other Stories (2020).
  • Mikael Shields directed Elliot Kerley in and Bing At the Cinema
  • Mikael Shields directed Rafferty Railton in Bing At Christmas, and Bings Christmas and Other Stories
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

My Old Ass

  • The movie is directed by Megan Park, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Megan Park also directed The Fallout in 2022.
  • It stars Maisy Stella who is making a feature film debut.
  • The film also stars Aubrey Plaza who's last movie was Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Megalopolis

  • The movie is directed by Francis Ford Coppola, it is the directors 28th movie.
  • Francis Ford Coppola also directed New York Stories in 1989 which grossed £336.2K in the UK.
  • It stars Adam Driver who also starred in The Meyerowitz Stories: New and Selected (2017).
  • The film also stars Giancarlo Esposito who's last movie was MaXXXine (2024).
  • Francis Ford Coppola directed Giancarlo Esposito in and The Cotton Club
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

The Outrun

  • The movie is directed by Nora Fingscheidt, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Nora Fingscheidt also directed The Unforgivable in 2021.
  • It stars Saoirse Ronan who also starred in Muppets Most Wanted (2014).
  • The film also stars Saskia Reeves who's last movie was Creation Stories (2021).
  • 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 3 new movies released

  • Memoir of a Snail - Tuesday, 1st October
  • Joker: Folie a Deux - Friday, 4th October
  • A Different Man - Friday, 4th October

Star Wars fans around the world have their opinion of what is the best lightsaber battle in the Star Wars Universe.

Here is a list of what is considered the best battles in the Star Wars Universe.

  1. Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker in "The Empire Strikes Back"
  2. Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Anakin Skywalker in "Revenge of the Sith"
  3. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Maul in "The Phantom Menace"
  4. Yoda vs. Count Dooku in "Attack of the Clones"
  5. Rey and Kylo Ren vs. the Praetorian Guards in "The Last Jedi"

These battles are all unique and offer different elements, such as emotional stakes, intense action, and memorable choreography. Ultimately, the "best" lightsaber battle is subjective and varies depending on individual tastes and preferences, but on this Star Wars Day we present, for your pleasure, the Salty Popcorn best lightsaber battles (in reverse order).

5. Rey Vs. Kylo Ren (with Help From Finn)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

There had been a Star Wars drought for a number of years (10) and with the buyout of Lucasfilms by Disney still fresh in everyones minds as well as the (at the time) a badly received prequel trilogy the fan base wanted a good Star Wars movie.

JJ Abrahams was put in charge of directing the film, a life long fan of the series, and he delivered in spades, bringing arguably the best Star Wars film to date.

We instantly took to the new characters of the Rebel Alliance with Rey and Finn and the First Order with Kylo Ren and the new Storm Troopers. Reys force powers were hinted at throughout the movie and a dual between the two was inevitable, and at the end of the film Abrahams delivered, set within a forest of the Star Killer Base while the planet explodes around them.

4. Yoda Vs. Count Dooku

Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones

We knew Yoda was a Jedi Master and that he had fought in the Clone Wars that started during the second part of prequel trilogy, and George Lucas knew he had to deliver.

As Yoda walks into the hanger where Count Dooku was trying to board his ship you simply knew what was about to happen, and as he pulls across his robes to reveal a small lightsaber this was the moment, he force pulls his weapon to his hand and turns it on.

The battle doesn't last long, but seeing the small green Jedi Master who usually finds it hard to walk bouncing around the walls during the fight is a joy.

3. Obi Wan Kenobi Vs. Darth Vader

Star Wars

The original movie introduces us to the legendary weapon, something not really seen on the big screen before but through the stories Ben Kenobi tells Luke during the movie we know that the weapon is elegant and the Jedi are lethal with it.

We also believe at this time that Darth Vader is the arch enemy of Ben Kenobi, and by the end of the movie there has to be a meeting of the two, and while trying to escape the Death Star the two come face to face.

Despite the lack of technological abilities in special effects at the time this thrilled fans of a generation and when the inevitable happens at the end we are shocked at the loss of our new hero.

2. Luke Skywalker Vs.. Darth Vader On Cloud City

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

This battle comes as no surprise, we have seen Luke go through the training, and go off to rescue his friends, and we get the foreshadowing of things to come on Dagobah.

When Luke goes into the carbon freeze chamber and the two enemies ignite their Sabers in silhouette we get the almighty battle between the two enemies.

The style and technology used in this film is so much greater than that of the original Star Wars that it feels fresh and thrilling, and at the end of the battle we get one of cinemas greatest reveals, so good to this day it is celebrated as THE movie twist of all times.

1. Qui Gon Jinn and Obi Wan Kenobi Vs. Darth Maul

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

The movie gets a lot of criticism, but over the last 20 years time has been kind and in the grander scheme of the saga the fan base is looking at this film more favourably, and it has the best lightsaber battle of all time.

It had been 16 years since we'd had any proper live action Star Wars to enjoy and despite the film not getting the critical reaction Lucas wanted the Dual Of Fates was spectacular.

The highlight is at the start of the battle as Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan face the Sith Lord Darth Maul, as the John Williams music 'Duel Of Fates' starts to get more intense Maul ignites a single blade on his lightsaber, then the money shot happens and another blade appears from the other side, every Star Wars Fan looked on in amazement as the incredible battle unfolds between the 3 warriors.

The only real shame is that, inevitably, Darth Maul dies at the end of the movie, although in quiet spectacular style, but with little screen time fans wanted more, although as seen in Solo: A Star Wars Story they have brought him back and who knows if he'll appear in another movie or not?

British comedy Mrs Harris Goes To Paris has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild bad language

The movie stars Lesley Manville who was previously seen in the TV show The Crown and was seen in the 2021 movie Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men and it stars Isabelle Huppert who recently starred in EO.

The movie is directed by Anthony Fabian who has previously directed Louder Than Words in 2013.

Movie Synopsis

In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -- but the very future of the House of Dior.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Mrs Harris Goes To Paris
  • BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
  • Reason: mild bad language
  • Release date: 30th September 2022
  • Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hour 46 minutes)
  • Directed by:
    • Anthony Fabian
  • Starring:
    • Lesley Manville
    • Isabelle Huppert
    • Lambert Wilson

BBFC movie page

With no surprise Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness is at the top for a second weekend as we wait for the next high flying blockbuster hot his cinemas.

Highest new movie of the weekend is the remake movie Firestarter~2022 which is new at number 4.

US box office QuickView

  • Number 1 - >Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness (2nd weekend)
  • Highest debut - >Firestarter~2022 (@4)
  • Longest run - The Lost City~2022 (8 weeks)
  • Highest total gross - Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness ($291 Million)

US box office top 5 weekend breakdown 13th - 15th May 2022

Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness

The Marvel sequel movie stays put at the top of the US for a second weekend, but as nearly always happens with massive opening movies the drop is large, and Doctor Strange 2 suffers a 67% drop over last weekend.

The movie does take $61.8 Million over the weekend which is still a massive 68% of the total box office this weekend.

A total US gross of $291.8 Million makes it the second highest grossing movie of 2022 with a chance to beat The Batman by next weekend.

The Bad Guys

Former number 1 animated movie stays put at number 2 this weekend with $6.8 Million, a small 28% drop over last weekend.

The movie has now taken a $66 Million total after 4 weeks of release.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

The video game adaptation remains at number 3 this week taking $4.5 Million in its 6th weekend of release, a tiny 25% drop over last week.

The movie has been an unprecedented success for the franchise and shows when done right a video game adaptation can do well.

The movie has taken $175.7 Milion at the US box office and is the 4th highest of 2022.

Firestarter

Categories under 'remakes no one wanted' as this retelling of the 1984 Firestarter starring Drew Barrymore makes its debut at number 4 with a debut gross of $3.8 Million.

The movie is also available in the US on streaming meaning that the box office run for this movie will be short.

Everything Everywhere All At Once

It may not be able to compete with the behemoth that is the MCU and Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness but this independent multiverse bending movie has, by figures, done better.

With a budget a fraction of the Doctor Strange sequel this has taken a total of $47.1 Million and turned into a but sleeper hit for the studio.

After 8 weeks of relese the movie still manages a weekend take of $3.3 Million, a tiny 6% drop over last weekend, and it is only showing in 1,726 location as opposed to the number 1 movies 4,534 locations.