This weekend, Friday 23rd January 2026, there are 3 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, for the number 1 spot?

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.

• Return to Silent Hill
• H Is For Hawk
• Mercy

Return to Silent Hill

• The movie is directed by Christophe Gans, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Christophe Gans also directed Necronomicon in 1993.
• It stars Jeremy Irvine who also starred in The Railway Man (2014).
• The film also stars Hannah Emily Anderson who's last movie was X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

H Is For Hawk

• The movie is directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Philippa Lowthorpe also directed Beau Brummell: This Charming Man in 2006.
• It stars Claire Foy who also starred in Unsane (2018).
• The film also stars Brendan Gleeson who's last movie was Joker: Folie à Deux (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Mercy

• The movie is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, it is the directors 15th movie.
• Timur Bekmambetov also directed Yolki 1914 in 2014.
• It stars Chris Pratt who also starred in Passengers (2016).
• The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson who's last movie was Dune: Part Two (2024).
• Timur Bekmambetov directed Chris Pratt in and Wanted
• 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 5 new movies released

• The Wrecking Crew - Wednesday, 28th January - streaming
• Busted Water Pipes - Friday, 30th January - limited release
• Back to the Past - Friday, 30th January
• Shelter - Friday, 30th January - streaming
• Send Help - Friday, 30th January

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie Michael which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Antoine Fuqua
• It stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael) and Miles Teller (Whiplash) among others.
• The movie also stars Colman Domingo, Kat Graham and Nia Long
• The release date in the UK is 24th April 2026
• While the North American release date is set for 24th April 2026

Synopsis for Michael

An in-depth portrayal of Michael Jackson, a complicated man, who became the King of Pop. The biopic will bring to life Jackson's most iconic performances as it gives an informed insight into the entertainer's artistic process and personal life.

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

Another new trailer to check out for upcoming movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 25th July 2025
• It is due for release in North America on 25th July 2025
• It stars among others Pedro Pascal (We Can Be Heroes) and Vanessa Kirby (About Time)
• It is directed by Matt Shakman (The Fantastic Four: First Steps)
• The movie also stars Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ralph Ineson
• Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby appeared together in Avengers Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars

Synopsis for The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. One of Marvel's most iconic families makes it back to the big screen, the Fantastic Four.

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

Another new poster has been released for upcoming movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Pedro Pascal (Exposed) and Vanessa Kirby (Pieces of a Woman)
• It is directed by Matt Shakman (The Fantastic Four: First Steps)
• The movie also stars Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ralph Ineson
• The UK release date is 25th July 2025
• And the release date in North America is 25th July 2025
• Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby appeared together in Avengers Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars

Synopsis for The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. One of Marvel's most iconic families makes it back to the big screen, the Fantastic Four.

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

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Matt Shakman
• It stars Pedro Pascal (Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe) and Vanessa Kirby (Napoleon) among others.
• The movie also stars Julia Garner, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn
• The release date in the UK is 25th July 2025
• While the North American release date is set for 25th July 2025
• Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby appeared together in Avengers Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars

Synopsis for The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. One of Marvel's most iconic families makes it back to the big screen, the Fantastic Four.

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