Going to see a movie in theaters remains an unparalleled experience for a reason.
Surrounding oneself with strangers in front of a massive movie screen, viewers get swept up in the magical aura surrounding a cinematic experience, from the booming surround sound to the delicious taste of buttery popcorn.
As a faithful source of constant entertainment, few activities match the glamor and prestige of visiting one’s local cinema. Of course, a large part of what makes visiting a theater so unique has to do with the movies viewers choose to see in the first place.
In particular, this coming month boasts an exciting number of new releases, from action-packed thrillers like Monkey Man to anxiety-inducing dystopian dramas like Civil War.
Updated To Reflect April Releases
Monkey Man
Grieving the death of his mother (Adithi Kalkunte), a mysterious young man (Dev Patel) sets out to exact revenge on the men responsible for his loved one’s demise, leading him to become an unexpected savior for the disenfranchised members of his community.
Directed by Dev Patel in his filmmaking debut, Monkey Man boasts an endearing message centered around the economic disparity among different classes of people. A rare action film with plenty of poignant emotion, Patel’s impressive work on Monkey Man makes for a movie that will get audiences thinking just as often as it manages to get their hearts racing.
Release Date: April 5
Wicked Little Letters
In the quaint English town of Littlehampton in the 1920s, a group of conservative-minded women try to decipher the identity of the person sending numerous crude letters to the townspeople in the area.
Having made its theatrical debut in the United Kingdom back in February, the dark comedy Wicked Little Letters arrives in American theaters this coming April. Bolstered by a cast that includes Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Anjana Vasan, Timothy Spall, the finished film delivers sharp laughs and strong performances in almost every scene.
Release Date: April 5
The First Omen
Traveling to Rome in order to assume her duties to the Church, a young nun (Nell Tiger Free) starts to question her decision after she comes face to face with a supernatural presence beyond her wildest imagination.
A haunting prequel to 1976’s classic horror movie The Omen, The First Omen makes for another terrifying addition to the Omen universe, eight years after the short-lived TV series, Damien, and 18 years after the previous entry in the franchise with 2006’s The Omen.
Release Date: April 5
DogMan
Arrested in New Jersey while transporting a truck filled with dogs, a troubled young man (Caleb Landry Jones) tells a psychiatrist (Jojo T. Gibbs) about his traumatic childhood upbringing, as well as how he came to form such a close attachment to his furry canine companions.
Over the past four decades, French director Luc Besson has released some of the most inventive films of his generation, ranging from epic space operas like The Fifth Element to hard-boiled crime films like Léon: The Professional. This April, Besson returns to the screen with yet another odd film in the form of DogMan–an unorthodox action thriller characterized by its ceaseless originality.
Release Date: April 5
Civil War
In the very near future, America has fallen into disarray as a savage civil war sweeps across the country. As average Americans struggle to survive the chaotic conflict, a group of journalists attempt to document the event by traveling to the war’s frontlines.
Arriving just in time for the 2024 Presidential Election, Civil War plays off all the worst fears and anxieties Americans have in regards to political strife in the modern U.S. A brilliant piece of dystopian fiction, critics have already hailed it as one of the best movies of 2024 yet.
Release Date: April 12
Arcadian
In an apocalyptic near future, a father (Nicolas Cage) and his two sons (Maxwell Jenkins and Jaeden Martell) struggle to acclimate to their hostile living conditions, all the while fending off the hordes of demonic creatures that reign over the forests at night.
In true Nicolas Cage fashion, Arcadian makes for a unique thriller of a movie, buoyed by plenty of atmospheric horror and some gripping performances from Cage, Jenkins, and Martell (two of the finest young actors working today).
Release Date: April 12
Sasquatch Sunset
Over the span of a single year, a family of woodland-dwelling Sasquatches (led by Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough) try to lead a peaceful life of seclusion free from the prying eyes of the human world.
As a general rule, viewers can always expect to see something strange when watching an indie film starring Jesse Eisenberg. Following in the footsteps of the actor’s previous appearances in Vivarium and The Art of Self-Defense comes the refreshing comedy, Sasquatch Sunset–a surreal adult comedy about the wonders of the natural world.
Release Date: April 12
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
As World War II gets underway, the British military organizes a band of skilled soldiers and espionage operatives to carry out covert operations deep behind enemy lines.
Fresh off the recent release of his Netflix series The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie turns his attention back to the film industry with his latest project, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Loosely based on an actual British Intelligence military operation, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare acts as a sleek cross between Kingsman, Inglourious Basterds, The Guns of Navarone, and The Dirty Dozen.
Release Date: April 19
Abigail
After kidnapping the 12-year-old daughter (Alisha Weir) of a powerful crime boss, a group of criminals realize they’ve bitten off more than they can chew when the girl reveals herself as a ferocious vampire.
A loose remake of Universal’s little-known 1936 masterpiece Dracula’s Daughter, Abigail utilizes its large ensemble cast to maximum effect, ushering in a movie that appears as a Frankenstein-esque mash-up between Predator and Dracula.
Release Date: April 19
We Grown Now
Growing up in the notorious housing development known as Cabrini-Green in the early 1990s, two Chicago youths (Blake Cameron James and Gian Knight Ramirez) dream about one day leaving their disorderly living situation behind for good.
Having made its initial debut back at the Toronto International Film Festival, We Grown Now arrives in a limited number of theaters in the second half of April. An affecting indie drama portraying the trials and tribulations of young adulthood, it also appears as an endearing love letter to the early 1990s.
Release Date: April 19
Challengers
Hoping to rebound from a lengthy losing streak, a professional tennis player (Mike Faist) signs up for a Challenger game that will pit him against his wife’s (Zendaya) former lover (Josh O’Connor).
Like her Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the film industry, as evidenced by her starring roles in Dune, the MCU’s Spider-Man series, and the upcoming romantic sports film, Challengers. Directed by the always fantastic Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria, Bones and All), Challengers provides a fascinating new take on the traditional love triangle premise.
Release Date: April 26
Boy Kills World
In a nightmarish post-apocalyptic world, a young man with an active imagination (Bill Skarsgård) trains to become the ultimate killing machine–allowing him to gain revenge against the woman (Famke Janssen) who killed his family.
As everyone looks ahead to the release of The Crow in June, audiences can also look to Bill Skarsgård’s similarly-veined revenge action movie, Boy Kills World. Loaded with hearty action and a massive cast (H. Jon Benjamin, Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery, Sharlto Copley, and Brett Gelman), Boy Kills World bills itself as a post-apocalyptic thriller on par with Mad Max or the fan-favorite Fallout games.
Release Date: April 26
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