With Backrooms 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.

• Masters of the Universe
• Savage House
• Toxic
• Littlemouth
• Power Ballad
• Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
• Chum
• The Birthday Party
• Another World
• Peddi

Masters of the Universe

• The movie is directed by Travis Knight, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Travis Knight also directed Bumblebee in 2018 which grossed $126.9 Mil. in the US and grossed $459.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Nicholas Galitzine who also starred in Purple Hearts (2022).
• The film also stars Morena Baccarin who's last movie was Greenland 2: Migration (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Savage House

• The movie is directed by Peter Glanz, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Peter Glanz also directed The Longest Week in 2014 and grossed $46.5 K globally.
• It stars Richard E. Grant who also starred in Kath and Kimderella (2012).
• The film also stars Claire Foy who's last movie was The Magic Faraway Tree (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Toxic

• The movie is directed by Geethu Mohandas, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Geethu Mohandas also directed Liars Dice in 2013.
• It stars Yash who also starred in Toxic (2026).
• The film also stars Nayanthara who's last movie was Patriot (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Littlemouth

• The movie is directed by Jonathan Sobol, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Jonathan Sobol also directed A Beginners Guide to Endings in 2010.
• It stars Isabelle Fuhrman who also starred in Orphan: First Kill (2022).
• The film also stars Josh Hutcherson who's last movie was Five Nights At Freddy's 2 (2025).
• They also appeared together in The Hunger Games in 2012.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Power Ballad

• The movie is directed by John Carney, it is the directors 9th movie.
• John Carney also directed The Rafters in 2012.
• It stars Paul Rudd who also starred in Avengers: Endgame (2019).
• The film also stars Nick Jonas who's last movie was Love Again (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

• The movie is directed by David Dhawan, it is the directors 15th movie.
• David Dhawan also directed Chashme Baddoor in 2013.
• It stars Varun Dhawan who also starred in Jug Jugg Jeeyo (2022).
• The film also stars Mrunal Thakur who's last movie was Dacoit a Love Story (2026).
• David Dhawan directed Varun Dhawan in Coolie No.1, Judwaa 2, Main Tera Hero, and Chashme Baddoor
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Chum

• The movie is from director Jonathan Zuck.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Alice Eve who also starred in Some Velvet Morning (2013).
• The film also stars Eric Michael Cole who's last movie was Asking For It (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Birthday Party

• The movie is from director Miguel Angel Jimenez.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Willem Dafoe who also starred in eXistenZ (1999).
• The film also stars Vic Carmen Sonne who's last movie was The Girl With the Needle (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Another World

• The movie is from director Tommy Kai Chung Ng.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Suet-Ying Chung who also starred in The Way We Talk (2024).
• The film also stars Hiu-Tung Choi who's last movie was Let It Ghost (2022).
• They also appeared together in Let It Ghost in 2022.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Peddi

• The movie is directed by Buchi Babu Sana, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Buchi Babu Sana also directed Uppena in 2021.
• It stars Ram Charan who also starred in Dhruva (2016).
• The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor who's last movie was Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (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 2 new movies released

• Scary Movie - Friday, 12th June
• Disclosure Day - Friday, 12th June

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Jason Statham (War) and Annabelle Wallis (Mutiny)
• It is directed by Jean-François Richet (Mesrine Part 2: Public Enemy Number 1)
• The movie also stars Arnas Fedaravicius, Ramon Tikaram and Adrian Lester
• The UK release date is 21st August 2026
• And the release date in North America is 21st August 2026

Synopsis for Mutiny

After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime — leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.

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

The Scream series comes back with a seventh movie in the series which has been given an 18 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence.

The movie sees the return of Neve Campbell, who was missing in Scream 6, who has previously been seen in Investigating Sex and The Glass Man, it also stars Courteney Cox who has been seen in The Opposite Sex and How to Live With Them and Bedtime Stories.

Directing duties go to Kevin Williamson who has previously helmed Teaching Mrs. Tingle.

Movie Synopsis

A masked murderer begins a new killing spree with the aim of terrorising Sydney Bristow and her family.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Scream 7
• BBFC age rating: 18 Certificate
• Reason: strong bloody violence
• Release date: 27th February 2026
• Runtime: 113 minutes (1 hours 53 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Kevin Williamson
• Starring:
  • Neve Campbell
  • Courteney Cox
  • Isabel May

BBFC movie page

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie Scream 7 which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Neve Campbell (An Amish Murder) and Courteney Cox (Battling For Baby)
• It is directed by Kevin Williamson (Scream 7)
• The movie also stars Mckenna Grace, Isabel May and Celeste O"Connor
• The UK release date is 27th February 2026
• And the release date in North America is 27th February 2026
• Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox appeared together in Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4 and Scream

Synopsis for Scream 7

A new Ghostface emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott built a new life, targeting her daughter, forcing Sidney to confront her past and protect her family, with legacy characters like Gale Weathers also returning as the bloodshed escalates.

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

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Chris Pratt (Jennifers Body) and Rebecca Ferguson (The Snowman)
• It is directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Profile)
• The movie also stars Annabelle Wallis, Noah Fearnley and Kylie Rogers
• The UK release date is 23rd January 2026
• And the release date in North America is 23rd January 2026

Synopsis for Mercy

In the near future, an advanced AI judge tells a captive detective that he's on trial for the murder of his wife. If he fails to prove his innocence within 90 minutes, he'll be executed on the spot.

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