With Dead to Rights 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.

• Freakier Friday
• Weapons
• The Pickup
• Vicious
• Materialists
• The Naked Gun
• Guns Up
• Together
• Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
• Boomerang Bro Gets Grounded: The First Movie - Kalahari Waterpark Disaster

Freakier Friday

• The movie is directed by Nisha Ganatra, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Nisha Ganatra also directed The High Note in 2020 which grossed $2.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jamie Lee Curtis who also starred in Daddy and Them (2001).
• The film also stars Lindsay Lohan who's last movie was Mean Girls (2024).
• They also appeared together in Freaky Friday in 2003.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / Czech Republic / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / Indonesia / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Mexico / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Philippines / Poland / Portugal / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Thailand / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / United States

Weapons

• The movie is directed by Zach Cregger, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Zach Cregger also directed Barbarian in 2022 which grossed $40.6 Mil. globally.
• It stars Josh Brolin who also starred in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2011).
• The film also stars Julia Garner who's last movie was The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).
• They also appeared together in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For in 2014.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Argentina / Australia / Belgium / Brazil / Cambodia / Canada / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Mexico / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Philippines / Portugal / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Thailand / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States

The Pickup

• The movie is directed by Tim Story, it is the directors 17th movie.
• Tim Story also directed Think Like a Man Too in 2014.
• It stars Eddie Murphy who also starred in Showtime (2002).
• The film also stars Pete Davidson who's last movie was The Home (2025).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / Brazil / Canada / France / Germany / Hungary / Italy / Romania / Singapore / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / United Kingdom / United States

Vicious

• The movie is directed by Bryan Bertino, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Bryan Bertino also directed The Monster in 2016.
• It stars Dakota Fanning who also starred in Vicious (2025).
• The film also stars Mary McCormack who's last movie was Alien: Code (2018).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Australia / France / Germany / India / Italy / Mexico / Spain

Materialists

• The movie is directed by Celine Song, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Celine Song also directed Past Lives in 2023 which grossed $7.2 Mil. globally.
• It stars Dakota Johnson who also starred in A Bigger Splash (2016).
• The film also stars Chris Evans who's last movie was Red One (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Greece / Philippines

The Naked Gun

• The movie is directed by Akiva Schaffer, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Akiva Schaffer also directed Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers in 2022 which grossed $623.2 K globally.
• It stars Liam Neeson who also starred in Lamb (1986).
• The film also stars Pamela Anderson who's last movie was The Last Showgirl (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Hungary / Singapore

Guns Up

• The movie is directed by Edward Drake, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Edward Drake also directed Detective Knight: Redemption in 2022.
• It stars Kevin James who also starred in The Zookeeper (2011).
• The film also stars Christina Ricci who's last movie was The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Portugal / Spain

Together

• The movie is from director Michael Shanks.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Dave Franco who also starred in After Sex (2007).
• The film also stars Alison Brie who's last movie was Somebody I Used to Know (2023).
• Dave Franco and Alison Brie have starred in 3 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in The Little Hours in 2017, The Disaster Artist in 2017 and The Lego Movie in 2014.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Germany / Hong Kong

Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy

• The movie is directed by Byung-woo Kim, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Byung-woo Kim also directed The Terror Live in 2013.
• It stars Ahn Hyo-seop who also starred in Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy (2025).
• The film also stars Lee Min-ho who's last movie was Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis (2017).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Cambodia / Philippines

Boomerang Bro Gets Grounded: The First Movie - Kalahari Waterpark Disaster

• The movie is from director Daniel.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Mona Marshall who also starred in The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004).
• The film also stars April Stewart who's last movie was Curious George: Go West, Go Wild (2020).
• Mona Marshall and April Stewart have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in South Park: Imaginationland in 2008 and Wreck-It Ralph in 2012.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• Released this week in:
  Indonesia

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

Next week there are 26 new movies released gloabally

• Nobody 2 - From Wednesday, 13th August
• Materialists - From Thursday, 14th August
• Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - : The Movie Infinity Castle - From Tuesday, 12th August
• The Shadows Edge - From Saturday, 16th August
• The Home - From Thursday, 14th August
• Americana - From Friday, 15th August
• The Naked Gun - From Wednesday, 13th August
• Together - From Wednesday, 13th August
• Bring Her Back - From Thursday, 14th August
• The Life of Chuck - From Thursday, 14th August
• The Bad Guys 2 - From Saturday, 16th August
• Pavements - From Friday, 15th August
• Julie Keeps Quiet - From Friday, 15th August
• JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death: The Movie - From Thursday, 14th August
• Weapons - From Thursday, 14th August
• Colours of Time - From Thursday, 14th August
• 40 Acres - From Thursday, 14th August
• The Long Walk - From Monday, 11th August
• Eddington - From Thursday, 14th August
• Dangerous Animals - From Thursday, 14th August
• Shadow Force - From Thursday, 14th August
• Clown In a Cornfield - From Thursday, 14th August
• Karate Kid: Legends - From Wednesday, 13th August
• Brief History of a Family - From Wednesday, 13th August
• The Last Stop In Yuma County - From Wednesday, 13th August
• Noise - From Monday, 11th August

This weekend, Friday 8th August 2025, there are 4 new films released in North America and where available looking to hit the box office chart, but can they challenge last weekends top movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, 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.

• Freakier Friday
• Weapons
• The Pickup
• North Star

Freakier Friday

• The movie is directed by Nisha Ganatra, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Nisha Ganatra also directed Late Night in 2019.
• It stars Jamie Lee Curtis who also starred in Knives Out (2019).
• The film also stars Lindsay Lohan who's last movie was Mean Girls (2024).
• They also appeared together in Freaky Friday in 2003.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Weapons

• The movie is directed by Zach Cregger, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Zach Cregger also directed Miss March in 2009.
• It stars Josh Brolin who also starred in Avengers: Endgame (2019).
• The film also stars Julia Garner who's last movie was The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).
• They also appeared together in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For in 2014.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Pickup

• The movie is directed by Tim Story, it is the directors 17th movie.
• Tim Story also directed Kevin Hart: Laugh At My Pain in 2011 which grossed $7.7 Mil. in the US and grossed $7.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Eddie Murphy who also starred in Coming 2 America (2021).
• The film also stars Pete Davidson who's last movie was The Home (2025).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

North Star

• The movie is from director Kristin Scott Thomas.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Scarlett Johansson who also starred in Isle of Dogs (2018).
• The film also stars Sienna Miller who's last movie was Horizon: An American Saga (2024).
• 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 2 new movies released

• Nobody 2 - Friday, 15th August
• Americana - Friday, 15th August

With The Fantastic Four: First Steps currently at the top of the UK box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the UK box office crown?

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.

• Freakier Friday
• The Pickup
• Weapons

Freakier Friday

• The movie is directed by Nisha Ganatra, it is the directors 8th movie.
• Nisha Ganatra also directed Cake in 2005.
• It stars Jamie Lee Curtis who also starred in House Arrest (1996).
• The film also stars Lindsay Lohan who's last movie was Mean Girls (2024).
• They also appeared together in Freaky Friday in 2003.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Pickup

• The movie is directed by Tim Story, it is the directors 17th movie.
• Tim Story also directed Kevin Hart: Laugh At My Pain in 2011 and grossed $7.7 Mil. globally.
• It stars Eddie Murphy who also starred in Trading Places (1983).
• The film also stars Pete Davidson who's last movie was The Home (2025).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Weapons

• The movie is directed by Zach Cregger, it is the directors 4th movie.
• Zach Cregger also directed Barbarian in 2022 which grossed £1.1 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Josh Brolin who also starred in The Dog Stars (2026).
• The film also stars Julia Garner who's last movie was The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).
• They also appeared together in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For in 2014.
• 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 2 new movies released

• Nobody 2 - Friday, 15th August
• Materialists - Friday, 15th August

Last weekend Barbie was at the top of the UK box office, there are 6 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the UK box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Scrapper
• Andre Rieu's 2023 Maastricht Concert: Love Is All Around
• The Dive
• The Blackening
• Theater Camp
• Mob Land

Scrapper

• The movie is from director Charlotte Regan.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Lola Campbell who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Alin Uzun who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

André Rieu's 2023 Maastricht Concert: Love Is All Around

• The movie is directed by Michael Wiseman and André Rieu, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Michael Wiseman and André Rieu also directed Andre Rieu's White Christmas in 2023.
• It stars André Rieu who also starred in Andre Rieu: Home For Christmas (2013).
• The film also stars Donij van Doorn who was last seen in Andre Rieu: In Dublin 2023 (2023).
• Andre Rieu and Donij van Doorn have starred in 21 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Andre Rieu 2019 Maastricht Concert: Shall We Dance? in 2019, Andre Rieu: 70 Years Young in 2020, Andre Rieu's 2018 Maastricht Concert in 2018, Andre Rieu's 2022 Maastricht Concert: Happy Days Are Here Again in 2022, Andre Rieu's Magical Maastricht: Together In Music in 2020, Christmas With André in 2021, Andre Rieu: Live In Bucharest in 2015, Andre Rieu's 2021 Summer Concert: Together Again in 2021, Andre Rieu's 2017 Maastricht Concert in 2017, Andre Rieu's 2015 Maastricht Concert in 2015, Andre Rieu's 2016 Maastricht Concert in 2016, Andre Rieu's White Christmas in 2023, Andre Rieu: Live In Bucharest in 2015, Andre Rieu: Ich Tanze Mit Dir In Den Himmel Hinein in 2008, Andre Rieu: In Dublin 2023 in 2023, Andre Rieu: Die Grobe Nacht Der Wiener Musik in 2006, Andre Rieu: Live In Sydney in 2009, Andre Rieu: Christmas With André in 2016, Andre Rieu's 2014 Maastricht Concert in 2014, Andre Rieu: Ich Hab Mein Herz In Heidelberg Verloren in 2009 and Andre Rieu: Christmas With André in 2016.
• Michael Wiseman directed Andre Rieu in Andre Rieu's White Christmas
• Michael Wiseman directed Donij van Doorn in Andre Rieu's White Christmas
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Dive

• The movie is directed by Maximilian Erlenwein, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Maximilian Erlenwein also directed Stereo in 2014.
• It stars Sophie Lowe who also starred in Road Train (2010).
• The film also stars Louisa Krause who was last seen in Maggie Moore(s) (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

The Blackening

• The movie is directed by Tim Story, it is the directors 16th movie.
• Tim Story also directed The Firing Squad in 1999.
• It stars Grace Byers who also starred in Beyond Suspicion (2018).
• The film also stars Jermaine Fowler who was last seen in Late Bloomers (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Theater Camp

• The movie is from director Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Ben Platt who also starred in Run This Town (2019).
• The film also stars Molly Gordon who was last seen in Am I OK? (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

Mob Land

• The movie is from director Nicholas Maggio.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Shiloh Fernandez who also starred in We Are Your Friends (2015).
• The film also stars Stephen Dorff who was last seen in Blood For Dust (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK 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

• The Queen Mary - Monday, 28th August - streaming
• The First Slam Dunk - Wednesday, 30th August
• The Equalizer 3 - Friday, 1st September
• And Then Come the Nightjars - Friday, 1st September
• Apocalypse Clown - Friday, 1st September
• Cobweb - Friday, 1st September
• Passages - Friday, 1st September
• Last Flamingo of the Red Summer Sunset - Saturday, 2nd September

This week hitting the home streaming services are Tom And Jerry in a live action/cartoon mix, adaptation Six Minutes To Midnight starring Eddie Izzard along with Made In Italy and Malibu Road.

Tom & Jerry: The Movie

• The movie is directed by Tim Story
• Tim Story also directed Shaft in 2019.
• It stars Chloë Grace Moretz who last starred in Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs (2019).
• The film also stars Michael Peña who last appeared in Fantasy Island (2020).

Six Minutes to Midnight

• This new release stars Judi Dench who's last film was Blithe Spirit (2020)
• It also stars Eddie Izzard who appeared in The High Note (2020).
• The film is brought to us by 2 time director Andy Goddard.

Made In Italy

• The movie is directed by James D'Arcy and is their directorial debut.
• It stars Liam Neeson and Micheal Richardson who were last seen together in Cold Pursuit which grossed £1,743,561.

Malibu Road

• Also this week there is Malibu Road from director Montgomery Markland marking a directorial debut.
• The film features Jessica Jade Andres and Benita Robledo in starring roles.

Next weeks there are 3 new movies

• Godzilla Vs. Kong, Thursday, 1st April
• Chaos Walking, Friday, 2nd April
• Minari, Friday, 2nd April