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 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Brian Cox (Morgan) and Miranda Otto (Doing Time For Patsy Cline)
• It is directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime)
• The movie also stars Shaun Dooley, Luke Pasqualino and Lorraine Ashbourne
• The UK release date is 13th December 2024
• And the release date in North America is 13th December 2024

Synopsis for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Set 183 years before the events of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, The War of the Rohirrim tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary king of Rohan, and his family as they defend their kingdom against an army of Dunlendings. Helm goes on to be the namesake for the stronghold Helm's Deep.

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

The first trailer has been released for upcoming movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 13th December 2024
• It is due for release in North America on 13th December 2024
• It stars among others Brian Cox (Complicity) and Miranda Otto (Julie Walking Home)
• It is directed by Kenji Kamiyama (The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim)
• The movie also stars Shaun Dooley, Luke Pasqualino and Lorraine Ashbourne

Synopsis for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Set 183 years before the events of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, The War of the Rohirrim tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary king of Rohan, and his family as they defend their kingdom against an army of Dunlendings. Helm goes on to be the namesake for the stronghold Helm's Deep.

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