With Moana 2 currently at the top of the global box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the global box office crown?

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.

• Kraven the Hunter
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
• Carry-On
• Elton John: Never Too Late
• Queer
• The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh
• Dahomey
• Oh Canada
• A Different Man
• Conclave

Kraven the Hunter

• The movie is directed by J.C. Chandor, it is the directors 5th movie.
• J.C. Chandor also directed Triple Frontier in 2019.
• It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who also starred in Chatroom (2010).
• The film also stars Russell Crowe who's last movie was The Exorcism (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Belgium / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / China / Denmark / Ecuador / Estonia / Finland / Germany / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Japan / Latvia / Mexico / Netherlands / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Singapore / Slovakia / South Africa / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

• The movie is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Kenji Kamiyama also directed 009 Re Cyborg in 2013.
• It stars Brian Cox who also starred in L.I.E. (2001).
• The film also stars Luke Pasqualino who's last movie was Medusa Deluxe (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Azerbaijan / Belgium / Canada / China / Denmark / Finland / France / Germany / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Kazakhstan / Lithuania / New Zealand / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Slovenia / Sweden / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States / Vietnam

Carry-On

• The movie is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Jaume Collet-Serra also directed Jungle Cruise in 2021 which grossed $213.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Taron Egerton who also starred in Billionaire Boys Club (2018).
• The film also stars Jason Bateman who's last movie was Air (2023).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / Hungary / India / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Netherlands / Poland / Singapore / South Africa / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

Elton John: Never Too Late

• The movie is directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• R.J. Cutler and David Furnish also directed If I Stay in 2014.
• It stars Elton John who also starred in The Queen (2006).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Mexico / Singapore / Sweden / United States

Queer

• The movie is directed by Luca Guadagnino, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Luca Guadagnino also directed The Protagonists in 1999.
• It stars Daniel Craig who also starred in Quantum of Solace (2008).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Brazil / Canada / Ireland / Mexico / United Kingdom

The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh

• The movie is directed by Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam also directed The Flight Before Christmas in 2008 which grossed $21.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Matthew Whelan who also starred in The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / Hungary / Mexico / Netherlands / United States

Dahomey

• The movie is from director Mati Diop.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Gildas Adannou who also starred in Dahomey (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Finland / Spain

Oh Canada

• The movie is directed by Paul Schrader, it is the directors 27th movie.
• Paul Schrader also directed First Reformed in 2018 which grossed $3.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Richard Gere who also starred in Intersection (1994).
• The film also stars Uma Thurman who's last movie was The Kill Room (2023).
• Richard Gere and Uma Thurman have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Final Analysis in 1992 and Movie 43 in 2013.
• Paul Schrader directed Richard Gere in and American Gigolo
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / United States

A Different Man

• The movie is from director Aaron Schimberg.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Sebastian Stan who also starred in Avengers: Infinity War (2018).
• The film also stars Miles G. Jackson who's last movie was Problemista (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Denmark

Conclave

• The movie is directed by Edward Berger, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Edward Berger also directed Frau2 Sucht Happyend in 2001.
• It stars Ralph Fiennes who also starred in The Baby of Mâcon (1993).
• The film also stars Jacek Koman who's last movie was Talk to Me (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / Denmark

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

Next week there are 31 new movies released gloabally

• Mufasa: The Lion King - From Thursday, 19th December
• The Six Triple Eight - From Friday, 20th December
• Death Whisperer 2 - From Thursday, 19th December
• Conclave - From Friday, 20th December
• The Room Next Door - From Thursday, 19th December
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - From Friday, 20th December
• Parthenope - From Friday, 20th December
• The Count of Monte-Cristo - From Friday, 20th December
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - From Wednesday, 18th December
• All We Imagine As Light - From Thursday, 19th December
• Here - From Thursday, 19th December
• Absolution - From Thursday, 19th December
• Flow - From Thursday, 19th December
• Oh Canada - From Wednesday, 18th December
• The Return - From Thursday, 19th December
• A Sudden Case of Christmas - From Thursday, 19th December
• El Hawa Sultan - From Friday, 20th December
• Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam - From Saturday, 21st December
• The Order - From Friday, 20th December
• Werewolves - From Thursday, 19th December
• Dear Santa - From Wednesday, 18th December
• Memories of a Burning Body - From Thursday, 19th December
• Lee - From Thursday, 19th December
• Terrifier 3 - From Friday, 11th October
• Two of a Kind - From Friday, 20th December
• Blink - From Friday, 4th October
• Kraven the Hunter - From Wednesday, 18th December
• Strange Darling - From Thursday, 19th December
• There's Still Tomorrow - From Friday, 20th December
• Beating Hearts - From Friday, 20th December
• Juror #2 - From Friday, 1st November

Last weekend Moana 2 was at the top of the North American box office, there are 7 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

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.

• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
• Oh Canada
• The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh
• Kraven the Hunter
• September 5
• Carry-On
• Elton John: Never Too Late

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

• The movie is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Kenji Kamiyama also directed Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime in 2005.
• It stars Brian Cox who also starred in The Affair of the Necklace (2001).
• The film also stars Luke Pasqualino who's last movie was Medusa Deluxe (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Oh Canada

• The movie is directed by Paul Schrader, it is the directors 27th movie.
• Paul Schrader also directed Light Sleeper in 1992.
• It stars Richard Gere who also starred in When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun (2013).
• The film also stars Uma Thurman who's last movie was The Kill Room (2023).
• Richard Gere and Uma Thurman have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Movie 43 in 2013 and Final Analysis in 1992.
• Paul Schrader directed Richard Gere in and American Gigolo
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh

• The movie is directed by Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam also directed The Flight Before Christmas in 2008.
• It stars Matthew Whelan who also starred in The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Kraven the Hunter

• The movie is directed by J.C. Chandor, it is the directors 5th movie.
• J.C. Chandor also directed A Most Violent Year in 2015.
• It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson who also starred in The Illusionist (2006).
• The film also stars Russell Crowe who's last movie was The Exorcism (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

September 5

• The movie is from director Tim Fehlbaum.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Peter Sarsgaard who also starred in The Lie (2018).
• The film also stars John Magaro who's last movie was Showing Up (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Carry-On

• The movie is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Jaume Collet-Serra also directed Goal II: Living the Dream in 2007.
• It stars Taron Egerton who also starred in Sing (2016).
• The film also stars Jason Bateman who's last movie was Air (2023).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Elton John: Never Too Late

• The movie is directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• R.J. Cutler and David Furnish also directed If I Stay in 2014 which grossed $50.5 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Elton John who also starred in Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

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

Next week there are 8 new movies released

• Blink - Friday, 4th October - streaming
• Terrifier 3 - Friday, 11th October
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Friday, 20th December
• Mufasa: The Lion King - Friday, 20th December
• The Six Triple Eight - Friday, 6th December - streaming
• Juror #2 - Friday, 1st November - streaming
• The Room Next Door - Friday, 20th December - limited release
• The Count of Monte-Cristo - Friday, 20th December

With Moana 2 currently at the top of the global box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the global box office crown?

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.

• That Christmas
• Wicked
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
• Nightbitch
• The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh
• Anora
• The Six Triple Eight
• The Room Next Door
• Here
• Emilia Perez

That Christmas

• The movie is from director Simon Otto.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Bill Nighy who also starred in LoveActually (2003).
• The film also stars Brian Cox who's last movie was Mending the Line (2022).
• They also appeared together in Longitude in 2000.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / Hungary / India / Italy / Japan / Mexico / Netherlands / Portugal / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / United Kingdom / United States / Vietnam

Wicked

• The movie is directed by Jon M. Chu, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Jon M. Chu also directed Justin Bieber: Never Say Never in 2011 which grossed $73 Mil. in the US and grossed $99 Mil. globally.
• It stars Cynthia Erivo who also starred in Drift (2024).
• 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:
  Belgium / China / Estonia / France / Hungary / Latvia / Lithuania / Netherlands / Poland / Portugal

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

• The movie is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Kenji Kamiyama also directed Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime in 2005.
• It stars Brian Cox who also starred in Whipped (2001).
• The film also stars Luke Pasqualino who's last movie was Medusa Deluxe (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Chile / Colombia / Hungary / Iceland / Latvia / Mexico / Singapore / Ukraine

Nightbitch

• The movie is directed by Marielle Heller, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Marielle Heller also directed What the Constitution Means to Me in 2020.
• It stars Amy Adams who also starred in Underdog (2008).
• The film also stars Scoot McNairy who's last movie was Speak No Evil (2024).
• They also appeared together in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / Ireland / United Kingdom / United States

The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh

• The movie is directed by Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam also directed The Flight Before Christmas in 2008.
• It stars Matthew Whelan who also starred in The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh (2024).
• The film also stars Emma Jenkins who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  France / Poland / Romania / Ukraine

Anora

• The movie is directed by Sean Baker, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Sean Baker also directed The Florida Project in 2017.
• It stars Mikey Madison who also starred in Monster (2018).
• The film also stars Paul Weissman who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Sweden / Taiwan

The Six Triple Eight

• The movie is from director Armani Ortiz and Tyler Perry.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kerry Washington who also starred in A Thousand Words (2012).
• The film also stars Ebony Obsidian who's last movie was If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / United Kingdom / United States

The Room Next Door

• The movie is directed by Pedro Almodovar, it is the directors 24th movie.
• Pedro Almodovar also directed I'm So Excited in 2013.
• It stars Julianne Moore who also starred in Non-Stop (2014).
• The film also stars John Turturro who's last movie was Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio (2022).
• Julianne Moore and John Turturro have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Big Lebowski in 1998 and Gloria Bell in 2019.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Italy / Portugal / Singapore

Here

• The movie is directed by Robert Zemeckis, it is the directors 24th movie.
• Robert Zemeckis also directed Welcome to Marwen in 2018.
• It stars Tom Hanks who also starred in Sleepless In Seattle (1993).
• The film also stars Robin Wright who's last movie was Damsel (2024).
• They also appeared together in Forrest Gump in 1994.
• Robert Zemeckis directed Tom Hanks in Pinocchio, Cast Away, Forrest Gump, and The Polar Express
• Robert Zemeckis directed Robin Wright in Forrest Gump, Beowulf, and A Christmas Carol
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Cambodia / Israel / Spain

Emilia Perez

• The movie is directed by Jacques Audiard, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Jacques Audiard also directed Dheepan in 2016.
• It stars Zoe Saldana who also starred in Premium (2006).
• The film also stars Karla Sofia Gascon who's last movie was Men and Other Inconveniences (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Spain / Turkey

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

Next week there are 30 new movies released gloabally

• Kraven the Hunter - From Thursday, 12th December
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - From Thursday, 12th December
• Elton John: Never Too Late - From Friday, 13th December
• Queer - From Thursday, 12th December
• The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh - From Wednesday, 11th December
• Carry On - From Friday, 13th December
• Here - From Thursday, 12th December
• September 5 - From Friday, 13th December
• Heretic - From Friday, 13th December
• A Different Man - From Thursday, 12th December
• Conclave - From Wednesday, 11th December
• SuperKlaus - From Friday, 13th December
• Christmas Eve In Miller's Point - From Wednesday, 11th December
• La Cocina - From Thursday, 12th December
• Strange Darling - From Friday, 13th December
• Your Monster - From Thursday, 12th December
• Wicked - From Thursday, 12th December
• Boonie Bears: Time Twist - From Friday, 13th December
• When Fall Is Coming - From Friday, 13th December
• Black Dog - From Thursday, 12th December
• Piece By Piece - From Thursday, 12th December
• Anora - From Thursday, 12th December
• Absolution - From Thursday, 12th December
• Death Whisperer 2 - From Friday, 25th October
• Oh Canada - From Friday, 13th December
• The Last Dance - From Saturday, 14th December
• Dahomey - From Friday, 13th December
• Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue - From Friday, 13th December
• The Bagman - From Monday, 9th December
• Lee - From Thursday, 12th December

Last weekend Moana 2 was at the top of the North American box office, there are 13 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

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.

• Nightbitch
• The Last Dance
• Y2K
• The Return
• The Order
• Unstoppable
• The End
• The Taste of Mango
• That Christmas
• Power Alley
• Svalta
• Standing On the Shoulders of Kitties
• The Six Triple Eight

Nightbitch

• The movie is directed by Marielle Heller, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Marielle Heller also directed The Diary of a Teenage Girl in 2015 which grossed $1.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $1.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Amy Adams who also starred in Tenacious D In the Pick of Destiny (2006).
• The film also stars Scoot McNairy who's last movie was Speak No Evil (2024).
• They also appeared together in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Last Dance

• The movie is from director Anselm Chan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Michael Hui who also starred in The Last Dance (2024).
• The film also stars Dayo Wong who's last movie was A Guilty Conscience (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Y2K

• The movie is from director Kyle Mooney.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jaeden Martell who also starred in Knives Out (2019).
• The film also stars Rachel Zegler who's last movie was Spellbound (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Return

• The movie is directed by Uberto Pasolini, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Uberto Pasolini also directed Nowhere Special in 2021.
• It stars Ralph Fiennes who also starred in The White Crow (2019).
• The film also stars Juliette Binoche who's last movie was The Taste of Things (2023).
• Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Wuthering Heights in 1992 and The English Patient in 1996.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Order

• The movie is directed by Justin Kurzel, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Justin Kurzel also directed True History of the Kelly Gang in 2019 which grossed $33.8K in the US and grossed $467.2K globally.
• It stars Marc Maron who also starred in Joker (2019).
• The film also stars George Tchortov who's last movie was Mollys Game (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Unstoppable

• The movie is from director William Goldenberg.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Jharrel Jerome who also starred in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
• The film also stars Anthony Robles who's last movie was Liza, Liza Skies Are Grey (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

The End

• The movie is directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Joshua Oppenheimer also directed The Look of Silence in 2015.
• It stars Michael Shannon who also starred in The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans (2009).
• The film also stars Tilda Swinton who's last movie was The Room Next Door (2024).
• They also appeared together in Vanilla Sky in 2001.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

The Taste of Mango

• The movie is from director Chloe Abrahams.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

That Christmas

• The movie is from director Simon Otto.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Bill Nighy who also starred in London: The Modern Babylon (2012).
• The film also stars Brian Cox who's last movie was Mending the Line (2022).
• They also appeared together in Longitude in 2000.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Power Alley

• The movie is from director Lillah Halla.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Loro Bardot who also starred in Power Alley (2023).
• The film also stars Onna Silva who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Svalta

• The movie is from director Steffen Haars.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Nick Frost who also starred in Unfinished Business (2015).
• The film also stars Aisling Bea who's last movie was Swede Caroline (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Standing On the Shoulders of Kitties

• The movie is directed by Charlie Lightening, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Charlie Lightening also directed 12 ½ 12 in 2013.
• It stars Mike Smith who also starred in Big Fat Liar (2002).
• The film also stars Billy Bob Thornton who's last movie was Devil's Peak (2023).
• They also appeared together in Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High & Unemployed in 2015.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

The Six Triple Eight

• The movie is from director Armani Ortiz and Tyler Perry.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kerry Washington who also starred in The United States of Leland (2003).
• The film also stars Ebony Obsidian who's last movie was If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• 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 8 new movies released

• The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santas Sleigh - Monday, 9th December - streaming
• Kraven the Hunter - Thursday, 12th December
• Death Whisperer 2 - Friday, 25th October - limited release
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - Friday, 13th December
• Carry On - Friday, 13th December - streaming
• September 5 - Friday, 13th December
• Oh Canada - Friday, 13th December
• Elton John: Never Too Late - Friday, 15th November - streaming

With Disney's live action The Lion King remaining at the top of the UK box office there were no big new releases so André Rieu 2019 Maastricht Concert: Shall We Dance? Event Cinema showing came in as the highest new entry.

The Lion King

Remaining at the top of the UK box office this week is the live action movie remake from Disney which takes an amazing £10.6 Million on its 2nd weekend.

This puts the films total gross at £36.8 Million puts its above that of the original animation, although adjusted for inflation it is well behind, at the moment.

Toy Story 4

The Pixar animation sits at number 2 again this week with a gross of £2.5 Million after 6 weeks of release.

The film now has a total gross in the Uk of £51 Million easily putting it as the second highest of the year.

Spider Man: Far From Home

Sony's MCU movie is at number 3 this week with £1.7 Million putting it at £30.5 Million for its total gross.

André Rieu 2019 Maastricht Concert: Shall We Dance?

Always a popular pull on the Event Cinema scene the 2019 Maastricht Concert from André Rieu enters the box office at number 4 with £1.5 Million.

Yesterday

The Danny Boyle directed movie falls to 5 this week with £613,000 over the weekend pushing its total to £11 Million after 5 weeks.

Horrible Histories: The Movie Rotten Romans

May a bit of a disappointment the movie version of popular childrens TV show Horrible Histories enters at 6 this week with £609,490.

Rocketman

Maybe making its last appearence on the box office this week the Elton John fantasy Bio-Pic falls to number 15 after 10 weeks with a total gross of £24.4 Million.