Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 22nd August 2025, there are 7 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Weapons from the top of the North American box office.

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.

• Honey Don't
• Eenie Meanie
• Relay
• Splitsville
• Eden
• Hollywood Grit
• Dongji Rescue

Honey Don't

• The movie is directed by Ethan Coen, it is the directors 21st movie.
• Ethan Coen also directed True Grit in 2010 which grossed $171.2 Mil. in the US and grossed $252.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Margaret Qualley who also starred in Palo Alto (2014).
• The film also stars Chris Evans who's last movie was Red One (2024).
• Ethan Coen directed Margaret Qualley in and Drive-Away Dolls
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Eenie Meanie

• The movie is from director Shawn Simmons.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Samara Weaving who also starred in Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020).
• The film also stars Karl Glusman who's last movie was The Bikeriders (2024).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

Relay

• The movie is directed by David Mackenzie, it is the directors 10th movie.
• David Mackenzie also directed Starred Up in 2014 which grossed $54.9 K in the US and grossed $3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Riz Ahmed who also starred in Freefall (2009).
• The film also stars Lily James who's last movie was The Iron Claw (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Splitsville

• The movie is directed by Michael Angelo Covino, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Michael Angelo Covino also directed The Climb in 2019.
• It stars Dakota Johnson who also starred in Chloe and Theo (2015).
• The film also stars Adria Arjona who's last movie was Blink Twice (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Eden

• The movie is directed by Ron Howard, it is the directors 32nd movie.
• Ron Howard also directed EdTV in 1999.
• It stars Jude Law who also starred in A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001).
• The film also stars Ana de Armas who's last movie was Ballerina (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Hollywood Grit

• The movie is from director Ryan Curtis.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Max Martini who also starred in Captain Phillips (2013).
• The film also stars Linda Purl who's last movie was The Griffin and the Minor Canon (2002).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Dongji Rescue

• The movie is directed by Hu Guan and Fei Zhenxiang, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Hu Guan and Fei Zhenxiang also directed Run For Love in 2016.
• It stars Yilong Zhu who also starred in Volunteer Army 3 ().
• The film also stars Lei Wu who's last movie was Papa (2023).
• Hu Guan directed Yilong Zhu in and My People, My Country
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

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

Next week there are 5 new movies released

• The Thursday Murder Club - Thursday, 28th August - streaming
• Caught Stealing - Friday, 29th August
• The Toxic Avenger - Friday, 29th August
• The Roses - Friday, 29th August
• Motel Destino - Friday, 29th August - limited release

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

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Jonathan Eusebio
• It stars Ke Huy Quan (Kung-Fu Panda 4) and Ariana DeBose (The Prom) among others.
• The movie also stars Daniel Wu, Sean Astin and Mustafa Shakir
• The release date in the UK is 7th February 2025
• While the North American release date is set for 7th February 2025

Synopsis for Love Hurts

Marvin Gable is a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where 'For Sale' signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead.

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

Last weekend The Wild Robot was at the top of the global box office, there are 17 new releases this weekend in countries across the globe, will any of them top the global box office this weekend?

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.

• Joker: Folie a Deux
• White Bird
• The Wild Robot
• A Different Man
• Look Back
• Salem's Lot
• The Outrun
• My Penguin Friend
• V/H/S/Beyond
• Veteran 2: I, the Executioner

Joker: Folie a Deux

• The movie is directed by Todd Phillips, it is the directors 11th movie.
• Todd Phillips also directed Due Date in 2010 which grossed $100.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $211.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Joaquin Phoenix who also starred in Anything For Love (1985).
• The film also stars Lady Gaga who's last movie was House of Gucci (2021).
• Todd Phillips directed Joaquin Phoenix in and Joker
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Azerbaijan / Bahrain / Bangladesh / Belgium / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Colombia / Denmark / Ecuador / Egypt / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Iraq / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kuwait / Latvia / Lithuania / Malaysia / Mexico / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Oman / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Qatar / Romania / Saudi Arabia / Singapore / Slovakia / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / Turkey / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Vietnam

White Bird

• The movie is directed by Marc Forster, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Marc Forster also directed Stranger Than Fiction in 2006 which grossed $40.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $53.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Bryce Gheisar who also starred in White Bird (2023).
• The film also stars Priya Ghotane who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Canada / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / United States / Vietnam

The Wild Robot

• The movie is directed by Chris Sanders, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Chris Sanders also directed The Croods in 2013 which grossed $187.2 Mil. in the US and grossed $587.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Lupita Nyong'o who also starred in A Quiet Place: Day One (2024).
• The film also stars Pedro Pascal who's last movie was Drive-Away Dolls (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / Denmark / Germany / Hong Kong / Iceland / South Korea

A Different Man

• The movie is from director Aaron Schimberg.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Sebastian Stan who also starred in Tony 'n' Tinas Wedding (2004).
• 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:
  Ireland / Russia / Singapore / United Kingdom / United States

Look Back

• The movie is directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Kiyotaka Oshiyama also directed Doraemon The Movie: Nobita's New Dinosaur in 2020.
• It stars Yumi Kawai who also starred in Look Back (2024).
• The film also stars Mizuki Yoshida who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Canada / Ecuador / United States

Salem's Lot

• The movie is directed by Gary Dauberman, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Gary Dauberman also directed Annabelle Comes Home in 2019 which grossed $74.1 Mil. in the US and grossed $228.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Lewis Pullman who also starred in The Line (2023).
• The film also stars Pilou Asbæk who's last movie was Overlord (2018).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Brazil / Spain / United States

The Outrun

• The movie is directed by Nora Fingscheidt, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Nora Fingscheidt also directed The Unforgivable in 2021.
• It stars Stephen Dillane who also starred in Goal II: Living the Dream (2007).
• The film also stars Saoirse Ronan who's last movie was Foe (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  France / United States

My Penguin Friend

• The movie is directed by David Schurmann, it is the directors 4th movie.
• David Schurmann also directed Desaparecidos in 2011.
• It stars Jean Reno who also starred in Crimson Rivers 2 Angels of the Apocalypse (2004).
• The film also stars Adriana Barraza who's last movie was Monica (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hungary / Mexico

V/H/S/Beyond

• The movie is from director Jay Cheel and Jordan Downey.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Phillip Andre Botello who also starred in Underdog (2019).
• The film also stars Jolene Andersen who's last movie was Drone Wars (2016).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  United States

Veteran 2: I, the Executioner

• The movie is from director Ryoo Seung-wan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Ahn Bo-hyun who also starred in Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023).
• The film also stars Oh Dae-hwan who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Cambodia

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

Next week there are 29 new movies released gloabally

• The Wild Robot - From Wednesday, 9th October
• Terrifier 3 - From Wednesday, 9th October
• Transformers: One - From Wednesday, 9th October
• My Hero Academia: You're Next - From Thursday, 10th October
• The Apprentice - From Wednesday, 9th October
• Greedy People - From Thursday, 10th October
• The Substance - From Thursday, 10th October
• Saturday Night - From Friday, 11th October
• Dragonkeeper - From Thursday, 10th October
• Buffalo Kids - From Friday, 11th October
• Salem's Lot - From Friday, 11th October
• Lee - From Wednesday, 9th October
• Hellboy: The Crooked Man - From Tuesday, 8th October
• Thelma - From Thursday, 10th October
• Joker: Folie a Deux - From Friday, 11th October
• How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies - From Thursday, 10th October
• Timestalker - From Friday, 11th October
• Look Back - From Thursday, 10th October
• Never Let Go - From Thursday, 10th October
• We Live In Time - From Friday, 11th October
• The End - From Friday, 11th October
• Strange Darling - From Friday, 11th October
• Stopmotion - From Thursday, 10th October
• Ozi: Voice of the Forest - From Friday, 11th October
• The Count of Monte-Cristo - From Thursday, 10th October
• Portraits of Dangerous Women - From Friday, 11th October
• White Bird - From Thursday, 10th October
• Weekend In Taipei - From Thursday, 10th October
• Johnny Puff: Secret Mission - From Friday, 11th October

Global weekend box office top 5 breakdown 1st - 3rd December 2023

Highest new movie this weekend

• The movie is the Highest debut on this weeks Global box office chart.
• It has spent 1 weeks at the top of the Global box office.
• The movie is release in 38 countries globally this weekend
• It has a total gross of $42,173,703 over 1 weeks in cinemas

• The movie goes down the chart to number 2 on this weeks Global box office
• It grosses $35,725,000 over the weekend, a 55% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of $136,640,243 over 2 weeks in cinemas
• The movie is release in 64 countries globally this weekend

• The movie goes down the chart to number 3 on this weeks Global box office
• It grosses $29,400,000 over the weekend, a 47% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of $243,943,408 over 3 weeks in cinemas
• The movie is release in 88 countries globally this weekend
• The movie is a sequel to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 which took $0 at the box office after 3 weeks in cinemas.

• The movie is a new entry on this weeks Global box office
• It has a total gross of $27,400,000 over 1 weeks in cinemas
• The movie is release in 95 countries globally this weekend

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weeks Global box office
• It grosses $26,212,000 over the weekend, a 47% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of $81,555,942 over 2 weeks in cinemas
• The movie is release in 34 countries globally this weekend

Hot on the heels of her Oscar nominated performance in Everything Everywhere all at Once Stephanie Hsu stars in Joy Ride~2023 which has been given a 15 age rating for sex, sex references, nudity, drug misuse, language, comic injury, racism

Apart from Everything Everywhere all at Once Stephanie Hsuhas also starred in The Four Faced Liar and Asking For It, the movie also stars Ashley Park who has appeared in Are You Joking and Tune In For Love.

The movie is directed by Adele Lim who is making a feature film debut with Joy Ride~2023 but has been a prolific TV produces with series such as Lethal Weapon and the American version of Life on Mars.

Movie Synopsis

When Audrey's business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the help of Lolo, her childhood best friend, Kat, a college friend, and Deadeye, Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their epic, no-holds-barred experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Joy Ride~2023
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: sex, sex references, nudity, drug misuse, language, comic injury, racism
• Release date: 4th August 2023
• Runtime: 135 minutes (2 hour 15 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Adele Lim
• Starring:
  • Stephanie Hsu
  • David Denman
  • Ashley Park

BBFC movie page