Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 17th November 2023, there are 9 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Marvels from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
• May December
• Best. Christmas. Ever!
• Next Goal Wins
• Trolls Band Together
• The Prince of Egypt: The Musical
• Rustin
• Saltburn
• Thanksgiving

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

• The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Francis Lawrence also directed I Am Legend in 2007 which grossed $256.4 Mil. in the US and grossed $584 Mil. globally.
• It stars Rachel Zegler who also starred in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).
• The film also stars Tom Blyth who was last seen in Benediction (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

May December

• The movie is directed by Todd Haynes, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Todd Haynes also directed I'm Not There in 2007 which grossed $4 Mil. in the US and grossed $11.8 Mil. globally.
• It stars Natalie Portman who also starred in Annihilation (2018).
• The film also stars Julianne Moore who was last seen in Sharper (2023).
• Todd Haynes directed Julianne Moore in Far From Heaven
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Best. Christmas. Ever!

• The movie is directed by Mary Lambert, it is the directors 10th movie.
• Mary Lambert also directed Pet Sematary II in 1992.
• It stars Heather Graham who also starred in My Dead Boyfriend (2016).
• The film also stars Brandy Norwood who was last seen in The Perfect Match (2016).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

Next Goal Wins

• The movie is directed by Taika Waititi, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Taika Waititi also directed Hunt For the Wilderpeople in 2016.
• It stars Michael Fassbender who also starred in Hunger (2008).
• The film also stars Oscar Kightley who was last seen in Moana (2016).
• Taika Waititi directed Oscar Kightley in Hunt For the Wilderpeople
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Trolls Band Together

• The movie is directed by Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz also directed Trolls in 2016 which grossed $153.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $344.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Justin Timberlake who also starred in The Open Road (2009).
• The film also stars Anna Kendrick who was last seen in Alice, Darling (2023).
• Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Trolls World Tour in 2020 and Trolls in 2016.
• Walt Dohrn directed Justin Timberlake in Trolls
• Walt Dohrn directed Anna Kendrick in Trolls World Tour
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Prince of Egypt: The Musical

• The movie is from director Scott Schwartz and Brett Sullivan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Luke Brady who also starred in The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (2023).
• The film also stars Liam Tamne who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.

Rustin

• The movie is directed by George C. Wolfe, it is the directors 6th movie.
• George C. Wolfe also directed Lackawanna Blues in 2005.
• It stars Colman Domingo who also starred in Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013).
• The film also stars Aml Ameen who was last seen in Dead Shot (2023).
• They also appeared together in Lee Daniels' The Butler in 2013.
• George C. Wolfe directed Colman Domingo in Ma Raineys Black Bottom
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Saltburn

• The movie is directed by Emerald Fennell, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Emerald Fennell also directed Promising Young Woman in 2020 which grossed $6.5 Mil. in the US and grossed $17.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Barry Keoghan who also starred in The Green Knight (2021).
• The film also stars Jacob Elordi who was last seen in The Sweet East (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Thanksgiving

• The movie is directed by Eli Roth, it is the directors 9th movie.
• Eli Roth also directed Death Wish in 2018.
• It stars Rick Hoffman who also starred in Blood Work (2002).
• The film also stars Gina Gershon who was last seen in Emily the Criminal (2022).
• Eli Roth directed Rick Hoffman in Hostel Part II
• Eli Roth directed Gina Gershon in Borderlands
• 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 8 new movies released

• Leo - Tuesday, 21st November - streaming
• Napoleon - Wednesday, 22nd November - limited release
• Good Burger 2 - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Wish - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Betrayal - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Genie - Wednesday, 22nd November - streaming
• Dream Scenario - Wednesday, 22nd November
• Smoke Sauna Sisterhood - Friday, 24th November - limited release

With Five Nights At Freddy's 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.

• The Marvels
• Villains Incorporated
• Journey to Bethlehem
• Manodrome
• It's a Wonderful Knife
• Tiger 3
• The Killer
• The Holdovers

The Marvels

• The movie is directed by Nia DaCosta, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Nia DaCosta also directed Candyman in 2021 which grossed $61.1 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Brie Larson who also starred in Treatment (2011).
• The film also stars Teyonah Parris who was last seen in They Cloned Tyrone (2023).
• Nia DaCosta directed Teyonah Parris in Candyman
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Villains Incorporated

• The movie is directed by Jeremy Warner, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Jeremy Warner also directed Go West in 2023.
• It stars Mallory Everton who also starred in Go West (2023).
• The film also stars Colin Mochrie who was last seen in Astronaut (2019).
• Jeremy Warner directed Mallory Everton in Go West
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Journey to Bethlehem

• The movie is from director Adam Anders.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Antonio Banderas who also starred in Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever (2002).
• The film also stars Milo Manheim who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Manodrome

• The movie is directed by John Trengove, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• John Trengove also directed Hopeville in 2010.
• It stars Jesse Eisenberg who also starred in Rio (2011).
• The film also stars Adrien Brody who was last seen in Asteroid City (2023).
• They also appeared together in The VIllage in 2004.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

It's a Wonderful Knife

• The movie is directed by Tyler MacIntyre, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Tyler MacIntyre also directed Tragedy Girls in 2017.
• It stars Jane Widdop who also starred in It's a Wonderful Knife (2023).
• The film also stars Jess McLeod who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Tiger 3

• The movie is directed by Maneesh Sharma, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Maneesh Sharma also directed Shuddh Desi Romance in 2013.
• It stars Salman Khan who also starred in Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004).
• The film also stars Katrina Kaif who was last seen in Merry Christmas (2023).
• Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have starred in 11 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Partner in 2007, Bharat in 2019, Zero in 2018, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya in 2005, Welcome to New York in 2018, Hello in 2008, Yuvvraaj in 2008, Bodyguard in 2011, Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017 and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani in 2009.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Killer

• The movie is directed by David Fincher, it is the directors 13th movie.
• David Fincher also directed Gone Girl in 2014 which grossed $167.8 Mil. in the US and grossed $368.1 Mil. globally.
• It stars Michael Fassbender who also starred in Steve Jobs (2015).
• The film also stars Tilda Swinton who was last seen in Asteroid City (2023).
• David Fincher directed Tilda Swinton in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Holdovers

• The movie is directed by Alexander Payne, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Alexander Payne also directed The Passion of Martin in 1991.
• It stars Paul Giamatti who also starred in The Last Station (2010).
• The film also stars Dominic Sessa who is making a feature film debut.
• Alexander Payne directed Paul Giamatti in Sideways
• 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 12 new movies released

• American Cherry - Monday, 13th November
• Loose Cannon - Tuesday, 14th November
• The Prince of Egypt: The Musical - Wednesday, 15th November - streaming
• Best. Christmas. Ever! - Thursday, 16th November - streaming
• Saltburn - Friday, 17th November - limited release
• Next Goal Wins - Friday, 17th November
• The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Friday, 17th November
• Thanksgiving - Friday, 17th November
• May December - Friday, 17th November - limited release
• Rustin - Friday, 3rd November - streaming
• Trolls Band Together - Friday, 17th November
• Do Not Disturb - Friday, 17th November

Trolls Band Together and Killers of the Flower Moon fought it out for the top spot in this weekend UK box office and The Trolls won the battle with a debut gross over £3 Million.

Killers of the Flower Moon came in second with a debut gross of just over £2.5 Million.

Last weekends top movie, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, drop to 3rd place this weekend and has taken £8.6 Million since its release.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 20th - 22nd October 2023

• The movie is a new entry at number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £2,531,393 over its debut weekend
• Director Martin Scorsese best debut on the UK box office is The Wolf of Wall Street which took £4.6 Million in January 2014.

• The movie goes down the chart to number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £2,362,710 over the weekend, a 59% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £8,661,146 over 2 weeks of release

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £801,725 over the weekend, a 76% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £4,512,913 over 2 weeks of release

The 1990 movie The Little Mermaid which started the Disney Renaissance period gets a live action remake and the movie has been given a PG are rating in the UK for mild threat.

The movie stars Halle Bailey as the mermaid Arial who has previously who was previously seen in the 2006 movie Last Holiday abd will be seen in the musical version of The Colour Purple~2023 coming later this year.

The movie also stars Melissa McCarthy who has previously starred in Spy and Thunder Force.

Rob Marshall directs the remake who has previously directed Memoirs of a Geisha and Mary Poppins Returns.

Movie Synopsis

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.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: The Little Mermaid~2023
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild threat
• Release date: 26th May 2023
• Runtime: 135 minutes (2 hour 15 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Rob Marshall
• Starring:
  • Halle Bailey
  • Melissa McCarthy
  • Javier Bardem

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.