With Avengers: Endgame currently at the top of the global box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the global box office crown?

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.

• Digger
• Verity
• Forgotten Island
• Heart of the Beast
• Queen At Sea
• Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
• Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
• Spa Weekend
• The Weight
• Lucky Strike

Digger

• The movie is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Alejandro G. Iñárritu also directed Babel in 2006 which grossed $135.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Tom Cruise who also starred in Mission:Impossible III (2006).
• The film also stars Riz Ahmed who's last movie was Hamlet (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Aruba / Australia / Azerbaijan / Bahrain / Barbados / Belgium / Bolivia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Brunei / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / China / Colombia / Costa Rica / Croatia / Curacao / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Estonia / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kuwait / Latvia / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Mexico / Montenegro / Morocco / New Zealand / Nicaragua / Norway / Oman / Panama / Peru / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Qatar / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Serbia / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Africa / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Tajikistan / Trinidad & Tobago / Turkey / Uganda / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay / Venezuela

Verity

• The movie is directed by Michael Showalter, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Michael Showalter also directed Stella Shorts 1998-2002 in 2002.
• It stars Dakota Johnson who also starred in Chloe and Theo (2015).
• The film also stars Anne Hathaway who's last movie was The End of Oak Street (2026).
• Michael Showalter directed Anne Hathaway in and The Idea of You
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Brunei / Canada / Czech Republic / Denmark / Egypt / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Malaysia / Mexico / Netherlands / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Turkey / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States

Forgotten Island

• The movie is directed by Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford also directed Puss In Boots: The Last Wish in 2022 which grossed $479.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars H.E.R. who also starred in Yes Day (2021).
• The film also stars Liza Soberano who's last movie was Lisa Frankenstein (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Indonesia / Netherlands / Poland / Portugal / Switzerland / Turkey

Heart of the Beast

• The movie is directed by David Ayer, it is the directors 11th movie.
• David Ayer also directed Suicide Squad in 2016 which grossed $745.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Brad Pitt who also starred in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2009).
• The film also stars J.K. Simmons who's last movie was The Accountant 2 (2025).
• Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Mexican in 2001, Burn After Reading in 2008 and Megamind in 2010.
• David Ayer directed Brad Pitt in and Fury
• David Ayer directed J.K. Simmons in and Harsh Times
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  China / Laos / Malta / Turkey

Queen At Sea

• The movie is directed by Lance Hammer, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Lance Hammer also directed Ballast in 2008.
• It stars Juliette Binoche who also starred in Rendez-vous (1985).
• The film also stars Tom Courtenay who's last movie was The Railway Children Return (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / Portugal / Turkey

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

• The movie is from director Steve Cox and Matthew Walker.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Justin Fletcher who also starred in Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015).
• The film also stars John Sparkes who's last movie was Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience (2025).
• Justin Fletcher and John Sparkes have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Shaun the Sheep Movie in 2015 and A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon in 2019.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Austria / Germany / Singapore

Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

• The movie is directed by Alex Gibney, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Alex Gibney also directed Freakonomics in 2010.
• It stars Salman Rushdie who also starred in Orwell: 2+2=5 (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / Sweden / United Kingdom

Spa Weekend

• The movie is directed by Scott Moore and Jon Lucas, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Scott Moore and Jon Lucas also directed 21 & Over in 2013.
• It stars Leslie Mann who also starred in The Cable Guy (1996).
• The film also stars Michelle Buteau who's last movie was Babes (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Turkey

The Weight

• The movie is from director Padraic McKinley.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Ethan Hawke who also starred in Raymond and Ray (2022).
• The film also stars Russell Crowe who's last movie was Nuremberg (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Ireland / United Kingdom

Lucky Strike

• The movie is directed by Rod Lurie, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Rod Lurie also directed The Senior in 2023 which grossed $3.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Scott Eastwood who also starred in Pacific Rim Uprising (2018).
• The film also stars Colin Hanks who's last movie was Nuremberg (2025).
• Rod Lurie directed Scott Eastwood in and The Outpost
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• Released this week in:
  India / Spain

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

Next week there are 33 new movies released gloabally

• The Social Reckoning - From Thursday, 8th October
• Other Mommy - From Thursday, 8th October
• Pressure - From Thursday, 8th October
• Digger - From Thursday, 8th October
• Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom - From Wednesday, 7th October
• Primetime - From Thursday, 8th October
• Forgotten Island - From Wednesday, 7th October
• Hope - From Thursday, 8th October
• Verity - From Thursday, 8th October
• Tad and the Magic Lamp - From Thursday, 8th October
• The Uprising - From Friday, 9th October
• Runner - From Thursday, 8th October
• It Ends - From Thursday, 8th October
• The Magic Faraway Tree - From Friday, 9th October
• By Any Means - From Thursday, 8th October
• Primavera - From Thursday, 8th October
• The Beast - From Friday, 9th October
• Angel and the Badman - From Friday, 9th October
• Her Private Hell - From Friday, 9th October
• Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! - From Saturday, 10th October
• Sheep In the Box - From Thursday, 8th October
• The Stranger - From Thursday, 8th October
• Once Upon a Time In the Middle East - From Friday, 9th October
• Doraemon: Nobita and the New Castle of the Undersea Devil - From Friday, 9th October
• Mastermind - From Thursday, 8th October
• The President's Cake - From Friday, 9th October
• Make Zhonghe Great Again - From Tuesday, 6th October
• The Pout-Pout Fish - From Friday, 9th October
• Charlie the Wonderdog - From Thursday, 8th October
• Leviticus - From Wednesday, 7th October
• Rolling Loud - From Thursday, 8th October
• The Misanthrope: NT Live 2026 Theatre - From Thursday, 8th October
• Charlie Harper - From Thursday, 8th October

This week there are 21 new films released in countries around the globe looking to hit their box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top global movie, The Odyssey, for the number 1 spot?

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.

• Practical Magic 2
• Don't Look Back In Anger
• Hope
• Runner
• Fall 2: Deadpoint
• Mutiny
• Pressure
• Coyote Vs. Acme
• The Good Boy
• Spa Weekend

Practical Magic 2

• The movie is directed by Susanne Bier, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Susanne Bier also directed Love Is All You Need in 2012.
• It stars Sandra Bullock who also starred in The Prince of Egypt (1998).
• The film also stars Nicole Kidman who's last movie was Babygirl (2024).
• They also appeared together in Practical Magic in 1999.
• Susanne Bier directed Sandra Bullock in and Bird Box
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Armenia / Aruba / Austria / Azerbaijan / Bahrain / Belgium / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Croatia / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Egypt / Estonia / Faroe Islands / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Guatemala / Guyana / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kuwait / Laos / Latvia / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malaysia / Malta / Mexico / Montenegro / Netherlands / New Zealand / Nicaragua / Norway / Oman / Poland / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Qatar / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Senegal / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Africa / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Trinidad & Tobago / Tunisia / Turkey / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uzbekistan / Vietnam

Don't Look Back In Anger

• The movie is directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace also directed Blur: No Distance Left to Run in 2010.
• It stars Liam Gallagher who also starred in George Michael Freedom (2022).
• The film also stars Noel Gallagher who's last movie was Oasis Knebworth 1996 (2021).
• Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher have starred in 4 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Supersonic in 2016, Blur: No Distance Left to Run in 2010, Oasis Knebworth 1996 in 2021 and Exit Through the Gift Shop in 2010.
• Dylan Southern directed Liam Gallagher in and Blur: No Distance Left to Run
• Dylan Southern directed Noel Gallagher in and Blur: No Distance Left to Run
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Indonesia / Ireland / Mexico / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / United Kingdom / United States

Hope

• The movie is from director Na Hong-jin.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Hwang Jung-min who also starred in The Battleship Island (2017).
• The film also stars Zo In-sung who's last movie was The King (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Belarus / Brunei / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / Indonesia / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Malaysia / Russia / Singapore / United States

Runner

• The movie is directed by Scott Waugh, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Scott Waugh also directed 6 Below Miracle On the Mountain in 2017 which grossed $1.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Alan Ritchson who also starred in Office Uprising (2018).
• The film also stars Owen Wilson who's last movie was Charlie the Wonderdog (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Canada / Egypt / Greece / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Netherlands / United Kingdom / United States

Fall 2: Deadpoint

• The movie is directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig also directed Predestination in 2014 which grossed $4.9 Mil. globally.
• It stars Harriet Slater who also starred in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).
• The film also stars Arsema Thomas who's last movie was Redeeming Love (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Albania / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Croatia / Curacao / India / Ireland / Kosovo / Mongolia / Slovenia / Ukraine / United Kingdom

Mutiny

• The movie is directed by Jean-François Richet, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Jean-François Richet also directed Mesrine Part 1: Killer Instinct in 2008 which grossed $19.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jason Statham who also starred in War (2007).
• The film also stars Annabelle Wallis who's last movie was Mercy (2026).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Brazil / Colombia / Costa Rica / Dominican Republic / Honduras / Italy / Nicaragua / Sweden

Pressure

• The movie is directed by Anthony Maras, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Anthony Maras also directed Hotel Mumbai in 2019 which grossed $6.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Andrew Scott who also starred in Miracle At Midnight (1998).
• The film also stars Brendan Fraser who's last movie was Rental Family (2025).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Belgium / Denmark / Estonia / France / Ireland / Netherlands / Poland / United Kingdom

Coyote Vs. Acme

• The movie is directed by Dave Green, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Dave Green also directed Earth to Echo in 2014.
• It stars Will Forte who also starred in Rock of Ages (2012).
• The film also stars Lana Condor who's last movie was Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023).
• They also appeared together in Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken in 2023.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Norway / Romania / Russia

The Good Boy

• The movie is directed by Jan Komasa, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Jan Komasa also directed Anniversary in 2025.
• It stars Stephen Graham who also starred in Yardie (2018).
• The film also stars Andrea Riseborough who's last movie was Goodbye June (2025).
• They also appeared together in Matilda: The Musical in 2022.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden

Spa Weekend

• The movie is directed by Scott Moore and Jon Lucas, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Scott Moore and Jon Lucas also directed 21 & Over in 2013.
• It stars Leslie Mann who also starred in Perfume (2001).
• The film also stars Michelle Buteau who's last movie was Babes (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Denmark / Slovakia

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

Next week there are 28 new movies released gloabally

• Resident Evil - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Finding Emily - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Coyote Vs. Acme - From Thursday, 17th September
• Fall 2: Deadpoint - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Runner - From Thursday, 17th September
• Pressure - From Thursday, 17th September
• The Dog Stars - From Thursday, 17th September
• Practical Magic 2 - From Friday, 18th September
• Spa Weekend - From Thursday, 17th September
• Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom - From Friday, 18th September
• Bitter Christmas - From Thursday, 17th September
• Hen - From Friday, 18th September
• The Invite - From Wednesday, 16th September
• Forgotten Island - From Thursday, 17th September
• The Cycle of Love - From Friday, 18th September
• PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - From Thursday, 17th September
• Sunny Dancer - From Friday, 18th September
• David - From Thursday, 17th September
• Palestine 36 - From Thursday, 17th September
• By Any Means - From Thursday, 17th September
• Mutiny - From Thursday, 17th September
• The Stranger - From Friday, 18th September
• In the Grey - From Friday, 18th September
• The Magic Faraway Tree - From Thursday, 17th September
• Animal Farm - From Friday, 18th September
• Primavera - From Thursday, 17th September
• & Sons - From Friday, 18th September
• All Wishes Come True! - From Wednesday, 16th September

If you live in London, England and are fortunate to be around the BFI Film on Film Festival you were in for a special treat on 12th June as the festival had the first screening of the original cut of Star Wars, the first showing of this cut since 1978!

The movie was significantly changed in the Special Edition version of Star Wars in 1998 in the run up to the first prequel movie Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace in 1999.

This was a very rare treat for fans of the series as the Special Editions, especially of this movie, have caused controversy over the year, especially the now famous "Han Shoots First" scene.

A brief history of this print of the film as found in various sources on the internet:

The BFI (British Film Institute) found the print in their archives and after contacting Lucasfilm about doing a screening they agreed.

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said she was surprise that the print existed, but agreed to the screening as she thinks it is a valuable artifact in historical cinema.

Kennedy presented the showing to prove it was a legal copy!

As explained by the BFI

"In these very special screenings, we present the film exactly as experienced by audiences on its original 1977 release. Screening from one of the precious handful of dye transfer IB Technicolor prints produced uniquely for the first British release, and preserved in the BFI National Archive"

Lets hope this sentiment to the original cut goes that bit further and, as the whole trilogy is owned by Disney since the buyout of Fox, it gets a 4K remastered home release, as well as Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Return of the Jedi.

Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 19th July 2024, there are 6 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Despicable Me 4 from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Twisters
• Johnny Puff: Secret Mission
• Customs Frontline
• Crossing
• Before Dawn

Twisters

• The movie is directed by Lee Isaac Chung, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Lee Isaac Chung also directed Lucky Life in 2010.
• It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones who also starred in Where the Crawdad's Sing (2022).
• The film also stars Glen Powell who's last movie was Anyone But You (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Johnny Puff: Secret Mission

• The movie is from director Nestor F. Dennis.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Johnny Depp who also starred in Before Night Falls (2001).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Customs Frontline

• The movie is directed by Herman Yau, it is the directors 14th movie.
• Herman Yau also directed Qing Yan in 2012.
• It stars Nicholas Tse who also starred in 12 Golden Ducks (2015).
• The film also stars Brahim Chab who's last movie was Ganapath - Hero Is Born (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Crossing

• The movie is directed by Levan Akin, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Levan Akin also directed The Circle in 2015.
• It stars Mzia Arabuli who also starred in Lolita (1991).
• The film also stars Lucas Kankava who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Before Dawn

• The movie is from director Jordon Prince-Wright.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Ed Oxenbould who also starred in Wildlife (2018).
• The film also stars Levi Miller who's last movie was American Exit (2019).
• They also appeared together in Better Watch Out in 2017.
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• 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 3 new movies released

• Humane - Friday, 26th April - streaming
• The Fabulous Four - Friday, 26th July
• Deadpool and Wolverine - Friday, 26th July

With Despicable Me 4 currently at the top of the UK box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the UK box office crown?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Twisters
• Crossing
• Thelma
• Janet Planet

Twisters

• The movie is directed by Lee Isaac Chung, it is the directors 6th movie.
• Lee Isaac Chung also directed Abigail Harm in 2012.
• It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones who also starred in Albion (2020).
• The film also stars Glen Powell who's last movie was Anyone But You (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Crossing

• The movie is directed by Levan Akin, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Levan Akin also directed Certain People in 2012.
• It stars Mzia Arabuli who also starred in The Legend of the Surami Fortress (1986).
• The film also stars Lucas Kankava who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Thelma

• The movie is from director Josh Margolin.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars June Squibb who also starred in Palmer (2021).
• The film also stars Fred Hechinger who's last movie was Butchers Crossing (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Janet Planet

• The movie is from director Annie Baker.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Zoe Ziegler who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Luke Philip Bosco who is making a feature film debut.
• 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

• Deadpool and Wolverine - Friday, 26th July
• Dance Revolutionaries - Friday, 26th July
• I Saw the TV Glow - Friday, 26th July