This weekend, Friday 23rd January 2026, there are 3 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, 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.

• Return to Silent Hill
• H Is For Hawk
• Mercy

Return to Silent Hill

• The movie is directed by Christophe Gans, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Christophe Gans also directed Necronomicon in 1993.
• It stars Jeremy Irvine who also starred in The Railway Man (2014).
• The film also stars Hannah Emily Anderson who's last movie was X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

H Is For Hawk

• The movie is directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Philippa Lowthorpe also directed Beau Brummell: This Charming Man in 2006.
• It stars Claire Foy who also starred in Unsane (2018).
• The film also stars Brendan Gleeson who's last movie was Joker: Folie à Deux (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Mercy

• The movie is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Timur Bekmambetov also directed Yolki 1914 in 2014.
• It stars Chris Pratt who also starred in Passengers (2016).
• The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson who's last movie was Dune: Part Two (2024).
• Timur Bekmambetov directed Chris Pratt in and Wanted
• 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 5 new movies released

• The Wrecking Crew - Wednesday, 28th January - streaming
• Busted Water Pipes - Friday, 30th January - limited release
• Back to the Past - Friday, 30th January
• Shelter - Friday, 30th January - streaming
• Send Help - Friday, 30th January

Released in the UK this weekend, Friday, 23rd January 2026, there are 5 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple from the top of the UK box office.

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.

• Mercy
• Saipan
• No Other Choice
• Return to Silent Hill
• H Is For Hawk

Mercy

• The movie is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Timur Bekmambetov also directed The Arena in 2001.
• It stars Chris Pratt who also starred in The Five Year Engagement (2012).
• The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson who's last movie was Dune: Part Two (2024).
• Timur Bekmambetov directed Chris Pratt in and Wanted
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Saipan

• The movie is directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn also directed Cherrybomb in 2010 which grossed £16.5 K in the UK.
• It stars Steve Coogan who also starred in Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022).
• The film also stars Eanna Hardwicke who's last movie was William Tell (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

No Other Choice

• The movie is directed by Park Chan-wook, it is the directors 16th movie.
• Park Chan-wook also directed Three ... Extremes in 2004.
• It stars Lee Byung-hun who also starred in Memories of the Sword (2015).
• The film also stars Yeom Hye-ran who's last movie was Citizen of a Kind (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Return to Silent Hill

• The movie is directed by Christophe Gans, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Christophe Gans also directed Silent Hill in 2006 which grossed £3.5 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Jeremy Irvine who also starred in Benediction (2021).
• The film also stars Hannah Emily Anderson who's last movie was X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

H Is For Hawk

• The movie is directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Philippa Lowthorpe also directed Swallows and Amazons in 2016 which grossed £3.1 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Claire Foy who also starred in The Lady In the Van (2015).
• The film also stars Brendan Gleeson who's last movie was Joker: Folie à Deux (2024).
• 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 6 new movies released

• The Wrecking Crew - Wednesday, 28th January - streaming
• Primate - Friday, 30th January
• Nouvelle Vague - Friday, 30th January
• Rabbit Trap - Friday, 30th January
• Shelter - Friday, 30th January
• Is This Thing On - Friday, 30th January

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie Joker: Folie a Deux which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Joaquin Phoenix (Her) and Lady Gaga (Machete Kills)
• It is a sequel to Joker (2019)
• It is directed by Todd Phillips (Old School)
• The movie also stars Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener and Brendan Gleeson
• The UK release date is 4th October 2024
• And the release date in North America is 4th October 2024

Synopsis for Joker: Folie a Deux

Joker: Folie a Deux continues Arthur Fleck's harrowing journey, navigating the aftermath of his actions the first time around. Shifting focus towards his relationship with Harley Quinn, exploring the dynamics of their romance within the confines of Arkham Asylum.

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

Check out the new trailer for upcoming movie Joker: Folie a Deux which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 4th October 2024
• It is due for release in North America on 4th October 2024
• It stars among others Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator) and Lady Gaga (Beyonce: Life Is But a Dream)
• It is directed by Todd Phillips (War Dogs)
• The movie also stars Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener and Brendan Gleeson
• It is a sequel to Joker (2019)

Synopsis for Joker: Folie a Deux

Joker: Folie a Deux continues Arthur Fleck's harrowing journey, navigating the aftermath of his actions the first time around. Shifting focus towards his relationship with Harley Quinn, exploring the dynamics of their romance within the confines of Arkham Asylum.

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

Check out the new trailer for upcoming movie Joker: Folie a Deux which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) and Lady Gaga (Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream)
• It is a sequel to Joker
• It is directed by Todd Phillips (Starsky & Hutch)
• The movie also stars Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener and Brendan Gleeson
• The UK release date is 4th October 2024
• And the release date in North America is 4th October 2024

Synopsis for Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie a Deux continues Arthur Fleck's harrowing journey, navigating the aftermath of his actions the first time around. Shifting focus towards his relationship with Harley Quinn, exploring the dynamics of their romance within the confines of Arkham Asylum.

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