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

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie Star Wars: Starfighter which can be viewed in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is due for release in the UK on 28th May 2027
• It is due for release in North America on 28th May 2027
• It stars among others Ryan Gosling (Drive) and Amy Adams (Big Eyes)
• It is directed by Shawn Levy (Just Married)
• The movie also stars Aaron Pierre, Mia Goth and Matt Smith
• Ryan Gosling and Amy Adams appeared together in The Slaughter Rule
• Shawn Levy directed Amy Adams in Night At the Museum 2

Synopsis for Star Wars: Starfighter

Set five years after The Rise of Skywalker we follows a cynical rogue named Kade Auberon, who is forced to confront his mysterious past during a dangerous galactic journey.

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

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

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Dave Green
• It stars Will Forte (That"s My Boy) and Lana Condor (Patriots Day) among others.
• The movie also stars Tone Bell, John Cena and Eric Bauza
• The release date in the UK is 28th August 2026
• While the North American release date is set for 28th August 2026
• Will Forte and Lana Condor appeared together in Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Synopsis for Coyote Vs. Acme

Wile E. Coyote is suing the ACME Corporation for decades of faulty products, explosive misfires, and catastrophic injuries suffered during his endless pursuit of the Road Runner.

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

Spider-Man: Brand New Day completely shattered expectations at the UK box office, swinging into theaters with a massive £36.5 million debut.

Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey held strong in its third weekend; despite dropping to number two, it secured an impressive £7 million.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 31st - 2nd August 2026

• The movie goes down the chart to number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £6,843,798 over the weekend, a 42% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £50,432,683 over 3 weeks of release
• The movie is the 3rd top grossing film so far in 2026

• The movie goes down the chart to number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,051,470 over the weekend, a 45% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £51,914,661 over 7 weeks of release
• The movie is the 2nd top grossing film so far in 2026
• The movie is a sequel to Toy Story 4 which took £55,457,930 at the box office after 7 weeks in cinemas.

• The movie goes down the chart to number 5 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £719,848 over the weekend, a 47% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £10,463,607 over 4 weeks of release

Showing impressive box office legs, Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey held onto the UK top spot for a second weekend, adding nearly £12 million to its cumulative haul. The frame's highest new entry belonged to Jana Nayagan, which managed a modest debut at number five.

UK weekend box office top 5 breakdown 24th - 26th July 2026

• The movie remains at number 2 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,910,095 over the weekend, a 13% increase from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £49,114,251 over 6 weeks of release
• The movie is the 2nd top grossing film so far in 2026
• The movie is a sequel to Toy Story 4 which took £51,622,537 at the box office after 6 weeks in cinemas.

• The movie remains at number 3 on this weeks UK box office
• It grosses £1,370,627 over the weekend, a 10% drop from last weekend
• It has a total gross of £8,432,291 over 3 weeks of release

Highest new movie this weekend

• The movie is the Highest debut on this weeks UK box office chart.
• It grosses £449,001 over its debut weekend