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Released globaly this week there are 27 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace The Devil Wears Prada 2 from the top of the global box office.

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!

Obsession
In the Grey
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Deep Water
The Sheep Detectives
Mortal Kombat II
Hokum
Karuppu
The Magic Faraway Tree
Silent Friend

Obsession

The movie is from director Curry Barker.
This movie is a directorial debut.
It stars Michael Johnston who also starred in Ride Your Wave (2019).
The film also stars Inde Navarrette who's last movie was Trap House (2025).
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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In the Grey

The movie is directed by Guy Ritchie, it is the directors 19th movie.
Guy Ritchie also directed Fountain of Youth in 2025.
It stars Eiza González who also starred in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024).
The film also stars Jake Gyllenhaal who's last movie was The Bride (2026).
Eiza Gonzalez and Jake Gyllenhaal have starred in 2 other movies together.
They also appeared together in Spirit Untamed in 2021 and Ambulance in 2022.
Guy Ritchie directed Eiza González in Fountain of Youth, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Guy Ritchie directed Jake Gyllenhaal in and The Covenant
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

The movie is directed by Malcolm Venville, it is the directors 3rd movie.
Malcolm Venville also directed Henry's Crime in 2011 which grossed $2.2 Mil. globally.
It stars Steve Harris who also starred in Burning Sands (2017).
The film also stars Bruce Dickinson who's last movie was Incubus (1981).
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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Deep Water

The movie is directed by Renny Harlin, it is the directors 28th movie.
Renny Harlin also directed Prison in 1988.
It stars Aaron Eckhart who also starred in Possession (2002).
The film also stars Molly Belle Wright who's last movie was The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024).
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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The Sheep Detectives

The movie is directed by Kyle Balda, it is the directors 5th movie.
Kyle Balda also directed Dr. Seuss' The Lorax in 2012 which grossed $348.8 Mil. globally.
It stars Hugh Jackman who also starred in X-Men (2000).
The film also stars Emma Thompson who's last movie was Everybody to Kenmure Street (2026).
They also appeared together in Missing Link in 2019.
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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Mortal Kombat II

The movie is directed by Simon McQuoid, it is the directors 2nd movie.
Simon McQuoid also directed Mortal Kombat in 2021 which grossed $96.8 Mil. globally.
It stars Karl Urban who also starred in I Object ().
The film also stars Adeline Rudolph who's last movie was Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024).
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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Hokum

The movie is directed by Damian McCarthy, it is the directors 3rd movie.
Damian McCarthy also directed Oddity in 2024.
It stars Adam Scott who also starred in First Time Female Director (2023).
The film also stars Peter Coonan who's last movie was Trad (2025).
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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Karuppu

The movie is directed by RJ Balaji, it is the directors 3rd movie.
RJ Balaji also directed Mookuthi Amman in 2020.
It stars Suriya who also starred in Ghajini (2005).
The film also stars Trisha Krishnan who's last movie was Athadu (2005).
Suriya and Trisha Krishnan have starred in 2 other movies together.
They also appeared together in Ayitha Ezhuthu in 2004 and Aaru in 2005.
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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The Magic Faraway Tree

The movie is directed by Ben Gregor, it is the directors 4th movie.
Ben Gregor also directed All Stars in 2013.
It stars Andrew Garfield who also starred in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009).
The film also stars Claire Foy who's last movie was H Is For Hawk (2026).
They also appeared together in Breathe in 2017.
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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Silent Friend

The movie is directed by Ildiko Enyedi, it is the directors 3rd movie.
Ildiko Enyedi also directed Magic Hunter in 1994.
It stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai who also starred in Hidden Blade (2023).
The film also stars Léa Seydoux who's last movie was The Beast (2024).
This movie is released in Movie Theatres.
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Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 20 new movies released gloabally

Check here for more details

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - From Wednesday, 20th May
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War - From Wednesday, 20th May
Obsession - From Thursday, 21st May
Finding Emily - From Thursday, 21st May
Hokum - From Wednesday, 20th May
In the Grey - From Thursday, 21st May
Primavera - From Wednesday, 20th May
Deep Water - From Monday, 18th May
The Salt Path - From Friday, 22nd May
The North - From Thursday, 21st May
The Christophers - From Friday, 22nd May
Miss Moxy - From Thursday, 21st May
Silent Friend - From Friday, 22nd May
Colours of Time - From Thursday, 21st May
Eleanor the Great - From Thursday, 21st May
Mother Mary - From Thursday, 21st May
Normal - From Thursday, 16th April
The Tasters - From Wednesday, 20th May
Fuze - From Thursday, 21st May
Tuner - From Friday, 22nd May

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