With Civil War currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the US box office crown?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
• Sasquatch Sunset
• The Night of the Harvest
• Villains Incorporated
• The Three Musketeers: Milady
• Abigail
• Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver
• Wildfire
• Babylicious
• Spy X Family Code: White

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

• The movie is directed by Guy Ritchie, it is the directors 17th movie.
• Guy Ritchie also directed Suspect in 2007.
• It stars Henry Cavill who also starred in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015).
• The film also stars Alan Ritchson who's last movie was Fast X (2023).
• Guy Ritchie directed Henry Cavill in In the Grey
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Sasquatch Sunset

• The movie is directed by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• David Zellner and Nathan Zellner also directed Damsel in 2018 which grossed $305.1K in the US and grossed $323.2K globally.
• It stars Jesse Eisenberg who also starred in Resistance (2020).
• The film also stars Riley Keough who's last movie was The Guilty (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Night of the Harvest

• The movie is directed by Ryan Callaway, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Ryan Callaway also directed King of Terrors in 2022.
• It stars Ella Bennett who also starred in Casanova In Jail (2020).
• The film also stars Kristin Macke who is making a feature film debut.
• Ryan Callaway directed Ella Bennett in King of Terrors
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Villains Incorporated

• The movie is directed by Jeremy Warner, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Jeremy Warner also directed Go West in 2023.
• It stars Mallory Everton who also starred in Villains Incorporated (2024).
• The film also stars Colin Mochrie who's last movie was Astronaut (2019).
• Jeremy Warner directed Mallory Everton in Go West
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Three Musketeers: Milady

• The movie is directed by Martin Bourboulon, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Martin Bourboulon also directed Daddy Or Mommy in 2015.
• It stars François Civil who also starred in The Stronghold (2021).
• The film also stars Vincent Cassel who's last movie was Damaged (2024).
• They also appeared together in The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan in 2023.
• Martin Bourboulon directed François Civil in The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan
• Martin Bourboulon directed Vincent Cassel in The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Abigail

• The movie is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett also directed Ready Or Not in 2019 which grossed $28.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $57.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Melissa Barrera who also starred in Carmen (2023).
• The film also stars Dan Stevens who's last movie was Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin directed Melissa Barrera in Scream VI
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver

• The movie is directed by Zack Snyder, it is the directors 12th movie.
• Zack Snyder also directed Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole in 2010 which grossed $55.7 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Sofia Boutella who also starred in Jet Trash (2016).
• The film also stars Charlie Hunnam who's last movie was Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023).
• They also appeared together in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire in 2023.
• Zack Snyder directed Sofia Boutella in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
• Zack Snyder directed Charlie Hunnam in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Wildfire

• The movie is directed by Eric Parkinson, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Eric Parkinson also directed Terror Eyes in 1989.
• It stars Mo Brings Plenty who also starred in Wildfire (2024).
• The film also stars Anne Heche who's last movie was The Vanished (2020).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Babylicious

• The movie is from director Essa Khan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Shehroz Sabzwari who also starred in Babylicious (2024).
• The film also stars Syra Yousuf who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Spy X Family Code: White

• The movie is directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Kazuhiro Furuhashi also directed Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern in 2017.
• It stars Takuya Eguchi who also starred in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train (2020).
• The film also stars Atsumi Tanezaki who's last movie was Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (2023).
• 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 6 new movies released

• Challengers - Friday, 26th April
• Boy Kills World - Friday, 26th April
• Humane - Friday, 26th April
• Nowhere Special - Friday, 26th April
• The Feeling That the Time For Doing Something Has Passed - Friday, 26th April
• Breathe - Friday, 26th April

With Back to Black currently at the top of the UK box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the UK box office crown?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Abigail
• The Book of Clarence
• Jeanne Du Barry
• Swede Caroline
• Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver
• Butterfly Tale
• Sometimes I Think About Dying

Abigail

• The movie is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett also directed Scream VI in 2023 which grossed £7.7 Mil. in the UK and grossed $169 Mil. globally.
• It stars Melissa Barrera who also starred in In the Heights (2021).
• The film also stars Dan Stevens who's last movie was Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin directed Melissa Barrera in Scream
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Book of Clarence

• The movie is directed by Jeymes Samuel, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Jeymes Samuel also directed The Harder They Fall in 2021 and grossed $8.3K globally.
• It stars LaKeith Stanfield who also starred in Knives Out (2019).
• The film also stars Omar Sy who's last movie was Jurassic World: Dominion (2022).
• Jeymes Samuel directed LaKeith Stanfield in The Harder They Fall
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Jeanne Du Barry

• The movie is directed by Ma�wenn, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Ma�wenn also directed Mon Roi in 2016 which grossed £4K in the UK.
• It stars Ma�wenn who also starred in Polisse (2011).
• The film also stars Johnny Depp who's last movie was Johnny Puff: Secret Mission (2024).
• Ma�wenn directed Ma�wenn in Polisse
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Swede Caroline

• The movie is from director Finn Bruce and Brook Driver.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jo Hartley who also starred in Ill Manors (2012).
• The film also stars Aisling Bea who's last movie was And Mrs (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver

• The movie is directed by Zack Snyder, it is the directors 12th movie.
• Zack Snyder also directed Dawn of the Dead in 2004 which grossed £5.4 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Sofia Boutella who also starred in Argylle (2024).
• The film also stars Charlie Hunnam who's last movie was Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023).
• They also appeared together in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire in 2023.
• Zack Snyder directed Sofia Boutella in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
• Zack Snyder directed Charlie Hunnam in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Butterfly Tale

• The movie is from director Sophie Roy.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Tatiana Maslany who also starred in Dawn Anna (2005).
• The film also stars Mena Massoud who's last movie was The Sacrifice Game (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Sometimes I Think About Dying

• The movie is directed by Rachel Lambert, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Rachel Lambert also directed In the Radiant City in 2017.
• It stars Daisy Ridley who also starred in The Marsh King's Daughter (2023).
• The film also stars Dave Merheje who is making a feature film debut.
• 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 7 new movies released

• National Theatre Live: Nye - Tuesday, 23rd April
• The American Society of Magical Negroes - Friday, 26th April
• Challengers - Friday, 26th April
• Boy Kills World - Friday, 26th April
• I.S.S. - Friday, 26th April
• Ordinary Angels - Friday, 26th April
• Spy X Family Code: White - Friday, 26th April

The Timothee Chalamet led reworking of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory story, Wonka, makes its debut at the top of the US box office on its debut.

The movie takes a little over $39 Million on its debut which is higher that the $20.7 Million of the 2005 Tim Burton directed movie.

Prequel movie The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes stays at number 2 this weekend while last weeks top movie The Boy and the Heron falls to number 3 with a weekend gross of $5.1 Million.

US weekend box office top 5 breakdown 15th - 17th December 2023

Highest new movie this weekend

• The movie is the Highest debut on this weekends US box office chart.
• It has spent 1 weeks at the top of the US box office.
• It has a total gross of $39,005,800 after 1 weekend of release

• The movie remains at number 2 on this weekends US box office
• It grosses $5,822,054 over the weekend, a 37% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of $145,260,915 after 5 weekends of release
• The movie is the 18th top grossing film so far in 2023
• The movie is a sequel to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 which took $254,481,457 at the box office after 5 weekends of release.

• The movie goes down the chart to number 3 on this weekends US box office
• It grosses $5,518,105 over the weekend, a 57% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of $23,488,788 after 2 weekends of release

• The movie goes down the chart to number 4 on this weekends US box office
• It grosses $5,040,832 over the weekend, a 41% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of $34,418,418 after 3 weekends of release

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weekends US box office
• It grosses $3,948,505 over the weekend, a 35% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of $88,611,400 after 5 weekends of release
• The movie is a sequel to Trolls World Tour which took $3,682,379 at the box office after 5 weekends of release.

The new re-image of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory story, Wonka is the top movie in the UK on its debut with a £5.8 Million gross.

This is lower than the Tom Burton movie from 2005 which took nearly £8 Million and starred Johnny Depp in the lead role of Wonka.

Last weeks top movie, Napoleon~2023 fell to number 4 this weekend after a couple of weeks at the top and has a total of £11 Million.

With the Christmas season upon on now there are some festive movies on the box office this weekend in the shape of Elf, Home Alone and LoveActually.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 8th - 10th December 2023

• The movie goes up the chart to number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,119,644 over the weekend, a 22% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £5,804,888 over 3 weeks of release

• The movie goes down the chart to number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £961,055 over the weekend, a 43% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £14,791,638 over 4 weeks of release
• The movie is the 16th top grossing film so far in 2023
• The movie is a sequel to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 which took £25,496,552 at the box office after 4 weeks in cinemas.

• The movie goes up the chart to number 5 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £417,609 over the weekend, a 29% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £4,110,885 over 4 weeks of release

A new re-image of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory novel from Roald Dahl based on the character of Wonka has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild threat, violence, implied bad language

The movie stars Timothee Chalamet who has previously been seen in Loving Leah and will be seen next year in Dune Part Two, it also features Olivia Coleman from Hyde Park On Hudson and Hugh Grant from Notting Hill.

The movie is directed by Paul King who has previously been in charge of The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour and Bunny and the Bull.

Movie Synopsis

Focusing on a young Willy Wonka and how he came to meet the Oompa-Loompas on one of his earliest adventures.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Wonka
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild threat, violence, implied bad language
• Release date: 8th December 2023
• Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hours 46 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Paul King
• Starring:
  • Timothee Chalamet
  • Olivia Colman
  • Hugh Grant

BBFC movie page