Movies to hit big screen this April

April promises a lively month for moviegoers, offering a mix of high-stakes adventure, intimate dramas, chilling horror and star-studded comedies. From animated blockbusters to indie gems and streaming exclusives, there’s something for every audience this month.

• 1 April — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black return to voice beloved characters in this cosmic adventure. Mario journeys beyond the Mushroom Kingdom, navigating strange planets and new allies to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser’s latest galactic plot.

• 3 April — The Drama

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson headline a tense relationship drama that explores the cracks behind a seemingly perfect wedding week. Secrets surface, testing the couple’s commitment and forcing them to confront past choices.

• 3 April — A Great Awakening

Josh Bates and Stephen Foster Harris bring to life the historical friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. Set during a pivotal moment in early American history, the film examines faith, politics and the power of unlikely alliances.

• 3 April — Fantasy Life

Alessandro Nivola, Amanda Peet and Zosia Mamet star in this breezy summer romance. A reserved New Yorker takes a nanny job in Martha’s Vineyard and discovers that love and personal growth can arrive in the most unexpected ways.

• 10 April — You, Me & Tuscany

Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey lead this heartfelt romantic tale set against the sun-drenched landscapes of Italy. Two strangers’ serendipitous meeting turns into a journey of self-discovery, second chances and blossoming love.

• 10 April — Faces of Death

Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery headline this reimagined horror classic. A group of thrill-seekers becomes trapped in a sinister online world where reality and staged violence collide with deadly consequences.

• 10 April — Hamlet

Riz Ahmed and Morfydd Clark bring Shakespeare’s tragic prince into a contemporary world of intrigue. Political maneuvering and personal vendettas turn every choice into a dangerous gamble.

• 10 April — Outcome (Apple TV+)

Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer star in this gripping thriller. A washed-up actor becomes entangled in a blackmail scheme that threatens to unravel his career and life, forcing him to face his past.

• 15 April — Balls Up (Prime Video)

Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser star in this action-comedy about two executives whose business trip to Brazil goes hilariously off the rails. Misadventures, misunderstandings and an international chase ensue.

• 17 April — The Mummy

Lee Cronin’s reboot of the classic horror story brings fresh terror to the big screen. When an ancient evil is accidentally awakened, a group of adventurers must face a curse that has been buried for centuries.

• 30 April — Kara

Dhanush headlines this highly anticipated international release. The story follows a man confronting his past while navigating danger, personal discovery and the weight of secrets in a gripping, character-driven narrative.