Looking for a new movie to watch this month? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of the top new movies releasing in April. Whether it’s action packed nostalgia with intertwining tales, vampires in a supernatural period horror, or a raw look at the escalation of a peaceful student protest on campus, here’s our guide for what movies to watch.
Freaky Tales
In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town’s underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
In Theaters: April 4
The Encampments
With raw, emotional footage and in-depth interviews with whistleblowers, professors, and the central organizers. “The Encampments” tells the full story of the Columbia encampment and the global movement it spawned. The film chronicles the protest’s escalation from Columbia’s administration banning student organizations for Palestine to the mass arrests that broke a 50-year police ban on campus.
In Theaters: April 4 (NYC and LA)
Hell of a Summer
“Hell of a Summer” follows 24-year-old camp counselor Jason Hochberg (Fred Hechinger). He arrives at Camp Pineway thinking his biggest problem is that he feels out of touch with his teenage co-workers. What he doesn’t know is that a masked killer is lurking on the campgrounds, brutally picking counselors off one by one.
In Theaters: April 4
The Amateur
Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA . Working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langle, his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands. Embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serves as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.
In Theaters: April 11
The Uninvited
A story about the passing of time, love, regret and aging. This comedic drama centers on Rose, a former actress now living as a stay-at-home mom. She faces a night of chaos when an elderly woman, Helen, arrives at her home, claiming it as her own. This unexpected encounter, along with the presence of other complicated characters from her past and present, forces Rose to confront her insecurities and reflect on her journey as a woman.
In Theaters: April 11
Drop
Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry, is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.
In Theaters: April 11
Sacramento
When free-spirited Ricky suddenly reappears in father-to-be Glenn’s life, the two former best friends embark on a spontaneous road trip from LA to Sacramento.
In Theaters: April 11
Sinners
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
In Theaters: April 18
Bullet Train Explosion
When panic erupts on a Tokyo-bound bullet train that will explode if it slows below 100 kph, authorities race against time to save everyone on board. Packed with non-stop suspense, this high-stakes thriller will keep audiences breathless from start to finish.
Premiers: April 23 on Netflix
Until Dawn
One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one… only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.
In Theaters: April 25
Havoc
Walker (Tom Hardy) is a bruised detective fighting his way through the criminal underworld threatening to engulf his entire city. In the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong, Walker finds himself with a number of factions on his tail; a vengeful crime syndicate, a crooked politician, as well as his fellow cops. When attempting to rescue the politician’s estranged son, whose involvement in the drug deal starts to unravel a deep web of corruption and conspiracy, he is forced to confront the demons of his past.
Premiers: April 25 on Netflix
The Legend of Ochi
In a remote northern village, a young girl, Yuri, is raised to never go outside after dark and to fear the reclusive forest creatures known as the ochi. When a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite it with its family.
In Theaters: April 25
Still looking for more to watch? Check out our list of shows releasing in April or our March guide for TV shows and movies. And be sure to let us know on our socials if we missed any April movie releases you’re looking forward to. Join our Discord community to discuss it all!
