Released globaly this week there are 27 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Devil Wears Prada 2 from the top of the global box office.

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.

• Obsession
• In the Grey
• Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
• Deep Water
• The Sheep Detectives
• Mortal Kombat II
• Hokum
• Karuppu
• The Magic Faraway Tree
• Silent Friend

Obsession

• The movie is from director Curry Barker.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Michael Johnston who also starred in Ride Your Wave (2019).
• The film also stars Inde Navarrette who's last movie was Trap House (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Aruba / Australia / Bahrain / Belgium / Chile / Colombia / Croatia / Curacao / Denmark / Ecuador / France / Ghana / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kuwait / Malta / Mexico / Montenegro / Netherlands / New Zealand / Nicaragua / Oman / Panama / Peru / Poland / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Saudi Arabia / Serbia / Sweden / Switzerland / Turkey / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay

In the Grey

• The movie is directed by Guy Ritchie, it is the directors 19th movie.
• Guy Ritchie also directed Fountain of Youth in 2025.
• It stars Eiza González who also starred in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024).
• The film also stars Jake Gyllenhaal who's last movie was The Bride! (2026).
• Eiza Gonzalez and Jake Gyllenhaal have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Spirit Untamed in 2021 and Ambulance in 2022.
• Guy Ritchie directed Eiza González in Fountain of Youth, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
• Guy Ritchie directed Jake Gyllenhaal in and The Covenant
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Australia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Croatia / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Estonia / Finland / Greece / Guyana / Iceland / Indonesia / Latvia / Lithuania / Malaysia / Mexico / Montenegro / New Zealand / Norway / Puerto Rico / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Serbia / Sweden / Switzerland / United States

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

• The movie is directed by Malcolm Venville, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Malcolm Venville also directed Henry's Crime in 2011 which grossed $2.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Steve Harris who also starred in Burning Sands (2017).
• The film also stars Bruce Dickinson who's last movie was Incubus (1981).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / Belgium / Czech Republic / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / Netherlands / Poland / Portugal / Singapore / Spain

Deep Water

• The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 28th movie.
• Renny Harlin also directed Prison in 1988.
• It stars Aaron Eckhart who also starred in Possession (2002).
• The film also stars Molly Belle Wright who's last movie was The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Canada / Chile / China / Malaysia / Mexico / Norway / Peru / South Africa

The Sheep Detectives

• The movie is directed by Kyle Balda, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Kyle Balda also directed Dr. Seuss' The Lorax in 2012 which grossed $348.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Hugh Jackman who also starred in X-Men (2000).
• The film also stars Emma Thompson who's last movie was Everybody to Kenmure Street (2026).
• They also appeared together in Missing Link in 2019.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / China / Germany / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Kazakhstan

Mortal Kombat II

• The movie is directed by Simon McQuoid, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Simon McQuoid also directed Mortal Kombat in 2021 which grossed $96.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Karl Urban who also starred in I Object ().
• The film also stars Adeline Rudolph who's last movie was Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Hong Kong / India / Israel

Hokum

• The movie is directed by Damian McCarthy, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Damian McCarthy also directed Oddity in 2024.
• It stars Adam Scott who also starred in First Time Female Director (2023).
• The film also stars Peter Coonan who's last movie was Trad (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Bolivia / Peru / Spain

Karuppu

• The movie is directed by RJ Balaji, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• RJ Balaji also directed Mookuthi Amman in 2020.
• It stars Suriya who also starred in Ghajini (2005).
• The film also stars Trisha Krishnan who's last movie was Athadu (2005).
• Suriya and Trisha Krishnan have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Ayitha Ezhuthu in 2004 and Aaru in 2005.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  India / Norway / United Kingdom

The Magic Faraway Tree

• The movie is directed by Ben Gregor, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Ben Gregor also directed All Stars in 2013.
• It stars Andrew Garfield who also starred in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009).
• The film also stars Claire Foy who's last movie was H Is For Hawk (2026).
• They also appeared together in Breathe in 2017.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Latvia

Silent Friend

• The movie is directed by Ildiko Enyedi, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Ildiko Enyedi also directed Magic Hunter in 1994.
• It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai who also starred in Hidden Blade (2023).
• The film also stars Léa Seydoux who's last movie was The Beast (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hong Kong / Spain

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

Next week there are 20 new movies released gloabally

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Obsession - From Thursday, 21st May
• Finding Emily - From Thursday, 21st May
• Hokum - From Wednesday, 20th May
• In the Grey - From Thursday, 21st May
• Primavera - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Deep Water - From Monday, 18th May
• The Salt Path - From Friday, 22nd May
• The North - From Thursday, 21st May
• The Christophers - From Friday, 22nd May
• Miss Moxy - From Thursday, 21st May
• Silent Friend - From Friday, 22nd May
• Colours of Time - From Thursday, 21st May
• Eleanor the Great - From Thursday, 21st May
• Mother Mary - From Thursday, 21st May
• Normal - From Thursday, 16th April
• The Tasters - From Wednesday, 20th May
• Fuze - From Thursday, 21st May
• Tuner - From Friday, 22nd May

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

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Emma Thompson (Howards End) and Hugh Jackman (Australia)
• It is directed by Kyle Balda (Despicable Me 3)
• The movie also stars Bryan Cranston, Hong Chau and Nicholas Galitzine
• The UK release date is 8th May 2026
• And the release date in North America is 13th November 2026
• Emma Thompson and Hugh Jackman appeared together in Missing Link

Synopsis for The Sheep Detectives

George Hardy is a shepherd who loves to read murder mysteries to his sheep, never suspecting that they can understand him. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep decide to solve the crime themselves, even if it means leaving their meadow for the first time and facing the fact that the human world isn't as simple as it appears in books.

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

In a very quiet marketplace the collaboration between director Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone Bugonia tops the UK box office with just £986,251.

This is the first time a movie has topped the UK box office with less than £1 Million since 25th August 2022 when Andre Rieus 2022 Maastricht Concert Happy Days are Here Again topped with just £798,706.

Last weeks top movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere falls to number 4 this week with a second weekend gross of £608,886 and has taken £2.8 Million.

Worthy of note is that the second highest new entry is the 40th Anniversary re-release of Back to the Future.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 31st - 2nd November 2025

• The movie remains at number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £907,655 over the weekend, a 29% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £3,854,462 over 2 weeks of release

• The movie is a new entry at number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £867,368 over its debut weekend

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £598,183 over the weekend, a 31% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £5,246,517 over 3 weeks of release

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.