I Play Rocky is the new movie from Peter Farrelly based on the making if Rocky.

The movie stars Anthony Ippolito who has been seen previously in Purple Hearts and The English Teacher. It also stars Anna Sophia Robb, who has previously been seen in Soul Surfer and Down A Dark Hall.

Directing duties go to Peter Farrelly, who has previously brought us Green Book and Dumb And Dumber.

Movie Synopsis

The electrifying true story about an unknown actor with an unshakable belief that he wasn't just meant to write Rocky, he was meant to be Rocky Balboa.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: I Play Rocky
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate sex references, violence, injury detail, strong language
• Classification Date: 20th November 2026
• Runtime: 128 minutes (2 hours 8 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Peter Farrelly
• Starring:
  • Anthony Ippolito
  • Anna Sophia Robb
  • Stephan James
  • Matt Dillon

  BBFC movie page

This week there are 21 new films released in countries around the globe looking to hit their box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top global movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, for the number 1 spot?

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.

• The End of Oak Street
• PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
• Kung-Fu Soccer
• Sunny Dancer
• All Wishes Come True!
• Teenage Sex and Death At Camp Miasma
• The Invite
• One Night Only
• Nimrods
• You, Me & Tuscany

The End of Oak Street

• The movie is directed by David Robert Mitchell, it is the directors 5th movie.
• David Robert Mitchell also directed Under the Silver Lake in 2019 which grossed $2.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Anne Hathaway who also starred in The Cat Returns (2002).
• The film also stars Ewan McGregor who's last movie was The Land of Sometimes (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Aruba / Australia / Austria / Bahrain / Belgium / Bolivia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / China / Colombia / Costa Rica / Croatia / Curacao / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Egypt / Estonia / Faroe Islands / Finland / France / Germany / Guyana / Honduras / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Japan / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kuwait / Latvia / Lebanon / Luxembourg / Malaysia / Mexico / Montenegro / New Zealand / Nicaragua / Norway / Oman / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Philippines / Poland / Puerto Rico / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Serbia / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Thailand / Trinidad & Tobago / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay / Venezuela / Vietnam

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

• The movie is directed by Cal Brunker, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Cal Brunker also directed The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature in 2017 which grossed $197.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Carter Young who also starred in Inu-oh (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Aruba / Bahrain / Bolivia / Brazil / Bulgaria / Canada / Chile / Colombia / Costa Rica / Curacao / Ecuador / Egypt / Estonia / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Indonesia / Israel / Kuwait / Lithuania / Mexico / Nicaragua / Oman / Panama / Paraguay / Puerto Rico / Qatar / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / South Africa / South Korea / Taiwan / Thailand / Trinidad & Tobago / Turkey / United Arab Emirates / United States / Uruguay / Venezuela / Vietnam

Kung-Fu Soccer

• The movie is directed by Stephen Chow, it is the directors 12th movie.
• Stephen Chow also directed Forbidden City Cop in 1996.
• It stars Zhang Xiaofei who also starred in Malice (2025).
• The film also stars Dilraba Dilmurat who's last movie was 21 Karat (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brunei / Canada / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Ireland / Macau / Malaysia / Netherlands / United States

Sunny Dancer

• The movie is directed by George Jaques, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• George Jaques also directed Black Dog in 2023.
• It stars Bella Ramsey who also starred in Holmes and Watson (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bosnia and Herzegovina / Croatia / Germany / Ireland / Montenegro / Netherlands / Serbia / United Kingdom

All Wishes Come True!

• The movie is from director Mu Zhengyang.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Chen Hao who also starred in Agent F O X (2014).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Ireland / Netherlands / New Zealand / Papua New Guinea / United Kingdom / United States

Teenage Sex and Death At Camp Miasma

• The movie is directed by Jane Schoenbrun, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Jane Schoenbrun also directed I Saw the TV Glow in 2024 which grossed $1.5 Mil. globally.
• It stars Gillian Anderson who also starred in A Cock and Bull Story (2006).
• The film also stars Patrick Fischler who's last movie was American Fiction (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Brazil / Canada / Colombia / Mexico / Sweden

The Invite

• The movie is directed by Olivia Wilde, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Olivia Wilde also directed Don't Worry Darling in 2022 which grossed $82.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Seth Rogen who also starred in Donnie Darko (2002).
• The film also stars Olivia Wilde who's last movie was Babylon (2022).
• Olivia Wilde directed Olivia Wilde in and Don't Worry Darling
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Norway / Switzerland

One Night Only

• The movie is directed by Will Gluck, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Will Gluck also directed How May We Hate You? in 2018.
• It stars Monica Barbaro who also starred in Crime 101 (2026).
• The film also stars Callum Turner who's last movie was Rosebush Pruning (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  France / Hungary / India / Poland / Singapore

Nimrods

• The movie is directed by Lee Kirk, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Lee Kirk also directed Ordinary World in 2016.
• It stars Mason Thames who also starred in Black Phone 2 (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Ireland / Singapore / Sweden / United States

You, Me & Tuscany

• The movie is directed by Kat Coiro, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Kat Coiro also directed Marry Me in 2022 which grossed $43.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Halle Bailey who also starred in The Line (2023).
• The film also stars Lorenzo de Moor who's last movie was Another Simple Favour (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / France / Morocco / Tunisia

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

Next week there are 32 new movies released gloabally

• Insidious: Out of the Further - From Wednesday, 19th August
• Mutiny - From Wednesday, 19th August
• PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - From Thursday, 20th August
• Spa Weekend - From Thursday, 20th August
• The Death of Robin Hood - From Wednesday, 19th August
• Kung-Fu Soccer - From Wednesday, 19th August
• Tony - From Thursday, 20th August
• Teenage Sex and Death At Camp Miasma - From Monday, 17th August
• The Rivals of Amziah King - From Wednesday, 19th August
• The Magic Faraway Tree - From Thursday, 20th August
• One Night Only - From Monday, 17th August
• Stop! That! Train! - From Friday, 21st August
• The Invite - From Friday, 21st August
• Coyote Vs. Acme - From Thursday, 20th August
• Make Zhonghe Great Again - From Thursday, 20th August
• Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island - From Thursday, 20th August
• The Drama - From Friday, 21st August
• You, Me & Tuscany - From Thursday, 20th August
• Nimrods - From Wednesday, 19th August
• In the Grey - From Friday, 21st August
• Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass - From Thursday, 20th August
• Diamond Made Man - From Monday, 17th August
• Motor City - From Thursday, 20th August
• Sunny Dancer - From Thursday, 20th August
• The Stranger - From Friday, 21st August
• Dear You - From Friday, 21st August
• Moana - From Wednesday, 19th August
• Miss Moxy - From Thursday, 20th August
• David - From Friday, 21st August
• Minions & Monsters - From Thursday, 20th August
• Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution - From Monday, 17th August
• The End of Oak Street - From Friday, 21st August

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie Practical Magic 2 which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 18th September 2026
• It is due for release in North America on 11th September 2026
• It stars among others Sandra Bullock (Love Potion No 9) and Nicole Kidman (That Click)
• It is directed by Susanne Bier (Open Hearts)
• The movie also stars Joey King, Maisie Williams and Xolo Maridueña
• It is a sequel to Practical Magic (1999)
• Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman appeared together in Practical Magic

Synopsis for Practical Magic 2

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

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

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie Spaceballs: The New One which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Mel Brooks (The Producers) and Josh Gad (Strays)
• It is directed by Josh Greenbaum (The Short Game)
• The movie also stars Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman and Rick Moranis
• The UK release date is 23rd April 2027
• And the release date in North America is 23rd April 2027
• Josh Greenbaum directed Josh Gad in Strays

Synopsis for Spaceballs: The New One

Dark Helmet returns to threaten the galaxy. With Lone Starr in hiding and Queen Vespa on the throne, the galaxy's only hope is Vespa's undisciplined son, Prince Starburst, and a mysterious Palace advisor named Destiny.

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

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

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Josie Trinidad
• It stars Frank Welker (Scooby-Doo! and the Robots) and Tress MacNeille (Rugrats In Paris: The Movie) among others.
• The movie also stars Neil Morrissey, Jim Hanks and CeeLo Green
• The release date in the UK is 25th November 2026
• While the North American release date is set for 25th November 2026
• Frank Welker and Tress MacNeille appeared together in George of the Jungle, The Rugrats Movie, The Ant Bully, Porco Rosso, The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea, Annabelle"s Wish, Yogi"s Great Escape, Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation, Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby, Gordy, Animaniacs: Wakko"s Wish, The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving, Scooby-Doo! and the Witch"s Ghost, Mickey"s Once Upon a Christmas, Tweety"s High Flying Adventure, The Flintstones On the Rocks, Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street, Mickey"s Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse, Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring, Cinderella II: Dreams Come True, Stitch! The Movie, Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade, Mickey Donald Goofy the Three Musketeers, Leroy & Stitch, Cinderella 3 a Twist In Time, Futurama BEnder"s Game, The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania, My Neighbour Totoro, Mulan II, The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2, Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp"s Adventure, Futurama: Bender"s Big Score and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Synopsis for Hexed

Billie is an unconventional teen who accidentally unleashes secret magical abilities.

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