Spring is here, and so is a new crop of great movies. This month's movie lineup is anchored by new horror movies like THE FIRST OMEN, ABIGAIL, and STING. There's also Guy Ritchie's tongue-in-cheek WWII action movie THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE and many more.
Here are the new movies to see in theaters in April 2024.
Movies Opening the Week of April 5
Wide Releases
The First Omen
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. THE FIRST OMEN stars Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, and Bill Nighy.
Monkey Man
Dev Patel's feature directing debut is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
Limited Releases
Epic Tails
Pattie, an ambitious and daring mouse has big dreams to be an adventurer and a hero. When her homeland in Ancient Greece is threatened by Poseidon himself, Pattie is determined to save her city! Defying the odds, the gods, and the wishes of her feline father figure Sam, she embarks on an epic sea quest to save her city. When Pattie and her eccentric crew set sail they come face to face with a giant octopus with a runny nose, a crew of friendly mafiosos, and a swath of Greek mythology’s most bizarre creatures. Undeterred, Pattie's bravery, leadership, and masterful planning inspires her crew to realize that true heroism knows no size.
Wicked Little Letters
A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women - led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) - begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.
Movies Opening the Week of April 12
Wide Releases
Civil War
An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razors edge.
Limited Releases
Arcadian
In the near future on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons find tranquility by day but terror by night when ferocious creatures awaken and consume all living souls in their path. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up with a desperate plan for survival, using everything their father taught them to keep him alive.
Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead
Tanya finds her summer plans canceled when her mom jets off for a last-minute retreat and the elderly babysitter unexpectedly passes away.
Escape from Germany
As Hitler's army closes borders in 1939, American missionaries become trapped inside Germany. Word spreads to help the LDS missionaries escape.
Housekeeping for Beginners
Dita never wanted to be a mother, but circ*mstances force her to raise her girlfriend's two daughters: tiny troublemaker Mia and rebellious teen Vanesa.
Shrek 20th Anniversary
After returning from their honeymoon and showing home movies to their friends, Shrek and Fiona learn that her parents have heard that she has married her true love and wish to invite him to their kingdom, called Far Far Away. The catch is: Fiona's parents are unaware of the curse that struck their daughter and have assumed she married Prince Charming, not a 700-pound ogre with horrible hygiene and a talking donkey pal.
Sting
Charlotte is a rebellious 12-year-old girl who finds a tiny spider in her rundown apartment building. She keeps it in a jar, but it soon starts to grow at a monstrous rate and develop an insatiable appetite for blood. As her neighbors begin to disappear, Charlotte and her family find themselves in a desperate fight for their lives against a ravenous arachnid with a taste for human flesh.
SUGA Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE MOVIE
The eagerly awaited film of BTS SUGA’s Encore Concert SUGA | Agust TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE bursts onto the big screen worldwide! As the grand finale of the world tour, “SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE FINAL” marked the culmination of 25 concerts held in 10 cities, which captivated a total audience of 290,000 throughout its run. Experience the pulsating energy and excitement of “D-DAY’ THE FINAL” on screen, everything from the exquisite sounds traversing the boundary between “21st Century Pop Icon” BTS member SUGA and solo artist Agust D, electrifying performance, explosive energy, to special duet stages featuring fellow BTS members RM, Jimin, and Jung Kook.
Movies Opening the Week of April 19
Wide Releases
Abigail
Children can be such monsters. After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl. From Radio Silence — the directing team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (READY OR NOT, SCREAM) — comes a brash, blood-thirsty new vision of the vampire movie.
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ultimately their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare.
Spy X Family Code: White (English Dubbed)
The fan-favorite family of a spy, an assassin, a telepath, and a psychic are on a brand-new mission, but this time, they are hitting the big screen. SPY X FAMILY CODE: White follows the Forgers, a family of Loid, Yor, and Anya, who all seem normal, but otherwise are an oddball group of a spy, an assassin, and a telepath, along with a clairvoyant pet dog, Bond. As a part of his undercover mission, Operation Strix, Loid plans a vacation with the family, which turns out to be one adrenaline-rushing adventure for all, thanks to Anya, and the trio attempts to save the world. Unlike what we have seen in the series, this spin-off movie will steer away from the original manga, which makes for a great watch for even those who are new to the franchise. Even if you are not acquainted with the Forgers, but love a good spy adventure, then the film adaptation might be just the thing to watch.
Limited Releases
Sasquatch Sunset
In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them.
Villains, Inc.
After the death of their supervillain boss, low-level henchpeople Beatrix, Cain, and Harold are once again left jobless, penniless, and squatting in an abandoned grocery store. Unwilling to accept their underling cycle of poverty any longer, Beatrix devises a plan for them to strike out on their own and take over the world by any means necessary. But superheroes, competing baddies, and harsh union rules make the quest for evil success a treacherous journey.
We Grown Now
In 1992 best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city of Chicago, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing. They soon find their unbreakable bond challenged when a tragedy shakes their community.
Movies Opening the Week of April 26
Wide Releases
Challengers
Tennis player turned coach Tashi (Zendaya) has taken her husband, Art (Mike Faist), and transformed him into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a “Challenger” event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend (Josh O’Connor).
Unsung Hero
Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives. Helen’s faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James.
Limited Releases
Boy Kills World
Bill Skarsgård stars as "Boy," who avows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy, the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that left the boy orphaned, deaf and voiceless. Driven by his inner voice, one which he co-opted from his favorite childhood video game, Boy trains with a mysterious shaman to become an instrument of death and is set loose on the eve of the annual culling of dissidents. Bedlam ensues as Boy commits bloody martial arts mayhem, inciting a wrath of carnage and blood-letting.
The Mummy 25th Anniversary
The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy of terror, which is embodied in the vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest who had been sentenced to an eternity as one of the living dead.
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All images courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
