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The Assassin

The Assassin
2015
 105 minutes (1 hrs 45 mins)

Director and Cast Quickview

Directed by

Hsiao-Hsien Hou

Starring

Qi Shu · Chen Chang · Yun Zhou · Satoshi Tsumabuki · Dahong Ni · Mei Yong

Full cast & crew

Release dates

US release date US release: 16th October 2015
France release date France release: 21st May 2015
Australia release date Australia release: 13th June 2015

Box Office Quickview

UK box office

  • Debut box office: 22nd Jan '16
  • Debut position: 16
  • Highest position: 16
  • Debut gross: £76.5 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 1

US box office

  • Box Office debut: 16th Oct '15
  • Debut position: 43
  • Highest position: 40
  • Debut gross: $47.9 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 2

Chart position history

UK box office

US box office

Global box office

Certificates

US
Not Rated

Total grosses

UK total gross
United Kingdom Flag  £76.5 Thousand
US total gross
United States Flag  $134 Thousand
Global total gross
Global Flag  $0

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With Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle 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.

Here are the top new release this week in countries across the world!
  • A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
  • Him
  • The Long Walk
  • Afterburn
  • Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle
  • Relay
  • Grand Prix of Europe
  • 731 Biochemical Revelations
  • The Bad Guys 2
  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

  • The movie is directed by Kogonada, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • Kogonada also directed After Yang in 2022.
  • It stars Colin Farrell who also starred in Daredevil (2003).
  • The film also stars Margot Robbie who's last movie was Barbie (2023).
  • Kogonada directed Colin Farrell in and After Yang
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Armenia / Aruba / Australia / Bahrain / Bolivia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Canada / Chile / Colombia / Costa Rica / Croatia / Curacao / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Estonia / Georgia / Greece / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kuwait / Latvia / Lithuania / Mexico / Montenegro / New Zealand / Oman / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Serbia / Singapore / Spain / Tajikistan / Trinidad & Tobago / Turkey / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay / Uzbekistan / Venezuela / Vietnam

Him

  • The movie is directed by Justin Tipping, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Justin Tipping also directed Kicks in 2016.
  • It stars Tyriq Withers who also starred in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).
  • The film also stars Marlon Wayans who's last movie was Air (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Albania / Antigua & Barbuda / Armenia / Azerbaijan / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / Costa Rica / Curacao / Czech Republic / Estonia / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Mexico / Panama / Portugal / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Slovenia / Taiwan / Trinidad & Tobago / United States / Vietnam

The Long Walk

  • The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, it is the directors 11th movie.
  • Francis Lawrence also directed I Am Legend in 2007 which grossed $584 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Cooper Hoffman who also starred in Saturday Night (2024).
  • The film also stars David Jonsson who's last movie was Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Bolivia / Chile / Colombia / Costa Rica / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Honduras / Iceland / Kazakhstan / Malta / Norway / Panama / Peru / Philippines / Poland / Russia / Venezuela / Vietnam

Afterburn

  • The movie is directed by J.J. Perry, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • J.J. Perry also directed The Killer's Game in 2024.
  • It stars Dave Bautista who also starred in The Boy and the Heron (2023).
  • The film also stars Samuel L. Jackson who's last movie was The Piano Lesson (2024).
  • Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson have starred in 2 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in Avengers: Endgame in 2019 and Avengers: Infinity War in 2018.
  • J.J. Perry directed Dave Bautista in and The Killer's Game
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Czech Republic / India / Mexico / Paraguay / Slovakia / Spain / Thailand / Ukraine

Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle

  • The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, it is the directors 8th movie.
  • Haruo Sotozaki also directed Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Hashira Training in 2024 which grossed $56.9 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Zach Aguilar who also starred in The Wonderland (2019).
  • The film also stars Johnny Yong Bosch who's last movie was Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie (2023).
  • They also appeared together in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero in 2022.
  • Haruo Sotozaki directed Zach Aguilar in Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - Siblings Bond, Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train, and Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Swordsmith Village
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Belgium / France / Germany / Guadeloupe / Luxembourg / Senegal

Relay

  • The movie is directed by David Mackenzie, it is the directors 10th movie.
  • David Mackenzie also directed Perfect Sense in 2011 which grossed $933.4 K globally.
  • It stars Riz Ahmed who also starred in Ill Manors (2012).
  • The film also stars Lily James who's last movie was The Iron Claw (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Estonia / Finland / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / Latvia

Grand Prix of Europe

  • The movie is from director Waldemar Fast.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Gemma Arterton who also starred in Saint Joan: NT Live 2017 (2017).
  • The film also stars Thomas Brodie-Sangster who's last movie was Sleep No More (2022).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Bulgaria / Kosovo / Montenegro

731 Biochemical Revelations

  • The movie is directed by Linshan Zhao, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Linshan Zhao also directed The Assassins in 2012.
  • It stars Wu Jiang who also starred in The Morning After (2018).
  • The film also stars Zhiwen Wang who's last movie was The Volunteers: To the War (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
  • Released this week in:
      Canada / China / United States

The Bad Guys 2

  • The movie is directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Pierre Perifel and JP Sans also directed The Bad Guys in 2022 which grossed $248.3 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Sam Rockwell who also starred in Heist (2001).
  • The film also stars Marc Maron who's last movie was The Order (2024).
  • Sam Rockwell and Marc Maron have starred in 2 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in Misery Loves Comedy in 2015 and The Bad Guys in 2022.
  • Pierre Perifel directed Sam Rockwell in and The Bad Guys
  • Pierre Perifel directed Marc Maron in and The Bad Guys
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Australia / Croatia / New Zealand

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

  • The movie is directed by Simon Curtis, it is the directors 11th movie.
  • Simon Curtis also directed Goodbye Christopher Robin in 2017 which grossed $7.4 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Michelle Dockery who also starred in The Turn of the Screw (2009).
  • The film also stars Joanne Froggatt who's last movie was Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).
  • Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt have starred in 2 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in Downton Abbey: A New Era in 2022 and Downton Abbey in 2019.
  • Simon Curtis directed Michelle Dockery in and Downton Abbey: A New Era
  • Simon Curtis directed Joanne Froggatt in and Downton Abbey: A New Era
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Denmark / Germany / Norway

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

Next week there are 38 new movies released gloabally

Check here for more details
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  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - From Wednesday, 24th September
  • The Strangers: Chapter 2 - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc - From Wednesday, 24th September
  • Light of the World - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Dead of Winter - From Friday, 26th September
  • The Long Walk - From Wednesday, 24th September
  • A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - From Wednesday, 24th September
  • Him - From Wednesday, 24th September
  • The Exit 8 - From Friday, 26th September
  • Hamilton - From Friday, 3rd July
  • Relay - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - From Thursday, 25th September
  • The Toxic Avenger - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Detective Conan: One Eyed Flashback - From Friday, 26th September
  • The Home - From Friday, 26th September
  • The Shadows Edge - From Sunday, 28th September
  • The Roses - From Friday, 26th September
  • Together - From Friday, 26th September
  • Eleanor the Great - From Friday, 26th September
  • The Man In My Basement - From Friday, 12th September
  • Poison - From Friday, 26th September
  • Mother's Pride - From Friday, 26th September
  • Sukkwan Island - From Wednesday, 24th September
  • Crayon Shin Chan: The Movie Super Hot the Spicy Kasukabe Dancers - From Friday, 26th September
  • The Great Lillian Hall - From Friday, 26th September
  • Deaf - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Afterburn - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Spinal Tap II: The End Continues - From Thursday, 25th September
  • National Theatre Live: Inter Alia - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Splitsville - From Thursday, 25th September
  • Dangerous Animals - From Thursday, 25th September
  • The Surfer - From Friday, 2nd May
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Last weekend Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle was at the top of the North American box office, there are 3 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

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.

Here are this weeks new releases
  • Him
  • A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
  • 731 Biochemical Revelations

Him

  • The movie is directed by Justin Tipping, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Justin Tipping also directed Kicks in 2016.
  • It stars Tyriq Withers who also starred in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).
  • The film also stars Marlon Wayans who's last movie was Air (2023).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

  • The movie is directed by Kogonada, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • Kogonada also directed After Yang in 2022.
  • It stars Colin Farrell who also starred in Solace (2015).
  • The film also stars Margot Robbie who's last movie was Barbie (2023).
  • Kogonada directed Colin Farrell in and After Yang
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.

731 Biochemical Revelations

  • The movie is directed by Linshan Zhao, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Linshan Zhao also directed The Assassins in 2012.
  • It stars Wu Jiang who also starred in My People, My Country (2019).
  • The film also stars Zhiwen Wang who's last movie was The Volunteers: To the War (2023).
  • 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 6 new movies released

  • The Surfer - Friday, 2nd May - streaming
  • One Battle After Another - Friday, 26th September
  • Dead of Winter - Friday, 26th September - limited release
  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - Friday, 26th September
  • The Strangers: Chapter 2 - Friday, 26th September
  • The Man In My Basement - Friday, 12th September - streaming

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

Movie breakdown

  • The movie is directed by Len Wiseman
  • It stars Ana de Armas (Faraday) and Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints) among others.
  • The movie also stars Catalina Sandino Moreno, Anjelica Huston and Ian McShane
  • The release date in the UK is 6th June 2025
  • While the North American release date is set for 6th June 2025

Synopsis for Ballerina

Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Eve Macarro begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

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

This weekend, Friday 20th September 2024, there are 5 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 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.

Here are this weeks new releases
  • The Substance
  • Transformers: One
  • Never Let Go
  • A Mistake
  • Wolfs

The Substance

  • The movie is directed by Coralie Fargeat, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Coralie Fargeat also directed Revenge in 2017.
  • It stars Margaret Qualley who also starred in Seberg (2020).
  • The film also stars Demi Moore who's last movie was The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

Transformers: One

  • The movie is directed by Josh Cooley, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Josh Cooley also directed Toy Story 4 in 2019 which grossed $434 Mil. in the US and grossed $1.1 Bil. globally.
  • It stars Chris Hemsworth who also starred in Avengers Assemble (2012).
  • The film also stars Brian Tyree Henry who's last movie was Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.

Never Let Go

  • The movie is directed by Alexandre Aja, it is the directors 10th movie.
  • Alexandre Aja also directed The Hills Have Eyes in 2006 which grossed $41.8 Mil. in the US.
  • It stars Halle Berry who also starred in Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017).
  • The film also stars Anthony B. Jenkins who's last movie was The Deliverance (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

A Mistake

  • The movie is directed by Christine Jeffs, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • Christine Jeffs also directed Sunshine Cleaning in 2009.
  • It stars Elizabeth Banks who also starred in Call Jane (2022).
  • The film also stars Mickey Sumner who's last movie was With/In: Volume 2 (2021).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.

Wolfs

  • The movie is directed by Jon Watts, it is the directors 9th movie.
  • Jon Watts also directed Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017 which grossed $334.2 Mil. in the US and grossed $880.2 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Brad Pitt who also starred in The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford (2007).
  • The film also stars George Clooney who's last movie was IF (2024).
  • Brad Pitt and George Clooney have starred in 6 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in Burn After Reading in 2008, IF in 2024, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in 2003, Ocean's Thirteen in 2007, Ocean's Twelve in 2004 and Ocean's Eleven in 2002.
  • 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 7 new movies released

  • The Thicket - Friday, 6th September - streaming
  • Apartment 7A - Friday, 27th September - streaming
  • The Bagman - Friday, 27th September
  • Wolfs - Friday, 20th September - streaming
  • Lee - Friday, 27th September
  • Megalopolis - Friday, 27th September
  • The Wild Robot - Friday, 27th September

Depicting a fictionalised version of the life of Marilyn Monroe adapted from the book Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates, the movie has been given an 18 age rating in the UK for sexual violence, strong sex, domestic abuse

The movie stars Ana de Armas who is most famous for starring in Knives Out and her scene stealing extended cameo in No Time To Die, the movie also stars Adrien Brody from Hollywoodland and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

The movie is adapted by and directed by Andrew Dominik who directed the critically acclaimed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

Movie Synopsis

A fictionalised look at the rise to fame and the epic demise of actress Marilyn Monroe, one of the biggest stars in the world. The movie is based on the 2000 book of the same name by author Joyce Carol Oates.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Blonde
  • BBFC age rating: 18 Certificate
  • Reason: sexual violence, strong sex, domestic abuse
  • Release date: 23rd September 2022 (Netflix)
  • Runtime: 166 minutes (2 hour 36 minutes)
  • Directed by:
    • Andrew Dominik
  • Starring:
    • Ana de Armas
    • Adrien Brody
    • Garret Dillahunt

BBFC movie page