Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 21st February 2025, there are 4 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Captain America: Brave New World 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.

• The Monkey
• Cleaner
• The Unbreakable Boy
• Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

The Monkey

• The movie is directed by Osgood Perkins, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Osgood Perkins also directed Gretel and Hansel in 2020.
• It stars Theo James who also starred in Mr. Malcolms List (2022).
• The film also stars Tatiana Maslany who's last movie was Butterfly Tale (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Cleaner

• The movie is directed by Martin Campbell, it is the directors 21st movie.
• Martin Campbell also directed The Protégé in 2021.
• It stars Daisy Ridley who also starred in Young Woman and the Sea (2024).
• The film also stars Clive Owen who's last movie was Lui (2021).
• They also appeared together in Ophelia in 2019.
• Martin Campbell directed Clive Owen in and Beyond Borders
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Unbreakable Boy

• The movie is directed by Jon Gunn, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Jon Gunn also directed The Week in 2015.
• It stars Zachary Levi who also starred in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023).
• The film also stars Meghann Fahy who's last movie was Your Monster (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

• The movie is directed by Hark Tsui, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Hark Tsui also directed Knock Off in 1998.
• It stars Zhan Xiao who also starred in The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero (2025).
• The film also stars Dafei Zhuang who's last movie was Johnny Keep Walking! (2023).
• They also appeared together in The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero in 2025.
• 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 6 new movies released

• A Complete Unknown - Wednesday, 25th December - streaming
• Last Breath - Friday, 28th February
• The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - Friday, 28th February
• Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning - Friday, 28th February
• Operation Hadal - Friday, 28th February
• Vicious - Friday, 28th February

With Barbie currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the US box office crown?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Blue Beetle
• The Queen Mary
• Back On the Strip
• The Moon
• Strays

Blue Beetle

• The movie is directed by Angel Manuel Soto, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Angel Manuel Soto also directed Charm City Kings in 2020.
• It stars Xolo Maridueña who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Bruna Marquezine who was last seen in Ophelia's Death (2020).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Queen Mary

• The movie is directed by Gary Shore, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Gary Shore also directed Holidays in 2016.
• It stars Alice Eve who also starred in Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013).
• The film also stars Nell Hudson who was last seen in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Back On the Strip

• The movie is from director Chris Spencer.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Kevin Hart who also starred in Grudge Match (2014).
• The film also stars Tiffany Haddish who was last seen in Landscape With Invisible Hand (2023).
• Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish have starred in 4 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History in 2019, The Secret Life of Pets 2 in 2019, School Dance in 2014 and Night School in 2018.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Moon

• The movie is directed by Yong-hwa Kim, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Yong-hwa Kim also directed Oh Brother's in 2003.
• It stars Sol Kyung-gu who also starred in The Spy: Undercover Operation (2013).
• The film also stars Kyung-soo Do who was last seen in Along With the Gods the Last 49 Days (2018).
• Yong-hwa Kim directed Kyung-soo Do in Along With the Gods the Last 49 Days
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Strays

• The movie is directed by Josh Greenbaum, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Josh Greenbaum also directed Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of the Dana Carvey Show in 2017.
• It stars Will Ferrell who also starred in Winter Passing (2005).
• The film also stars Isla Fisher who was last seen in Back to the Outback (2021).
• They also appeared together in Wedding Crashers in 2005.
• 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 6 new movies released

• Bad Things - Friday, 25th August - streaming
• The Inventor - Friday, 25th August
• Golda - Friday, 25th August
• Retribution - Friday, 25th August
• The Dive - Friday, 25th August - limited release
• Gran Turismo - Friday, 25th August

Last weekend Barbie was at the top of the UK box office, there are 3 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the UK box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Blue Beetle
• Strays
• The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Blue Beetle

• The movie is directed by Angel Manuel Soto, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Angel Manuel Soto also directed Charm City Kings in 2020.
• It stars Xolo Mariduena who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Bruna Marquezine who was last seen in Ophelia's Death (2020).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Strays

• The movie is directed by Josh Greenbaum, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Josh Greenbaum also directed The Short Game in 2013.
• It stars Will Ferrell who also starred in Winter Passing (2005).
• The film also stars Isla Fisher who was last seen in Back to the Outback (2021).
• They also appeared together in Wedding Crashers in 2005.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

• The movie is directed by Andre Ovredal, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Andre Ovredal also directed Troll Hunter in 2010 which grossed £200.6K in the UK.
• It stars Corey Hawkins who also starred in Kong: Skull Island (2017).
• The film also stars Aisling Franciosi who was last seen in God's Creatures (2022).
• 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 3 new movies released

• The Blackening - Friday, 25th August
• Theater Camp - Friday, 25th August
• The Dive - Friday, 25th August

The next in the DC Universe line of movies, Blue Beetle, has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate violence, threat, bloody images, infrequent strong language.

The movie stars popstar Becky G who has previously appeared in Good Mourning and the 2017 movie Power Rangers, it also stars Bruna Marquezine who has starred in Ophelia's Death and Breaking Through.

In the directors chair is Angel Manuel Soto who has previously directed Charm City Kings and The Farm.

Movie Synopsis

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he's bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that's capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Blue Beetle
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, bloody images, infrequent strong language
• Release date: 18th August 2023
• Runtime: 127 minutes (2 hours 7 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Angel Manuel Soto
• Starring:
  • Becky G
  • Bruna Marquezine
  • Xolo Mariduena

BBFC movie page

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie The Little Mermaid which can seen in full if you scroll down this page.

Watch and you'll see, - Some day I'll be, - Part of your world! - - Watch the new trailer for #TheLittleMermaid and see the movie in theatres May 26! pic.twitter.com/Pqg5LLL4cI

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) March 13, 2023

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Rob Marshall
• It stars Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King among others.
• And has a release date in the UK of 26th May 2023
• While the North American release date is set for 26th May 2023

Synopsis for The Little Mermaid

The youngest of King Triton"s daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

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