10 upcoming April movies I’m excited about

10. Michael (April 24)

The long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic arrives in theaters this month. Starring Jaafar Jackson (his real-life nephew), and directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film explores the life and career of the “King of Pop,” from his early success with the Jackson 5 to his global fame and later challenges.

9. The Exit 8 (April 10 – North America)

Based on the viral "anomaly" indie game, this psychological thriller follows a man trapped in an infinite, sterile subway corridor. While fans previously rumored a Hollywood remake, the film hitting theaters is the acclaimed Japanese production by Genki Kawamura (producer of Your Name), starring Kazunari Ninomiya. NEON is handling the wide North American release on April 10.

8. Apex (April 24)

Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton lead this survival thriller releasing on Netflix. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest), the story follows a grieving woman on a solo journey in the Australian wilderness who finds herself pursued by a dangerous individual in a high-stakes game of survival.

7. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (April 17)

Not to be confused with the upcoming legacy sequel starring Brendan Fraser, this is a standalone horror reimagining from the director of Evil Dead Rise. Produced by James Wan and Jason Blum, the film is described as an intense supernatural story centered on a family in the desert who discover that a returned loved one may not be what they seem.

6. Faces of Death (April 10)

A modern reimagining of the controversial 1978 horror title. This version is a high-concept meta-horror starring Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, and Charli XCX. It follows a digital content moderator who uncovers a disturbing series of videos that appear increasingly real, only to find the situation beginning to affect her own life.

5. You, Me & Tuscany (April 10)

Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in this romantic comedy set in the Italian countryside. Directed by Kat Coiro (Marry Me), the film follows a young woman who leaves her life in London to rediscover herself, and encounters an unexpected rival, in a Tuscan vineyard.

4. Outcome (April 10)

Jonah Hill directs Keanu Reeves in this dark Hollywood satire releasing on Apple TV+. Reeves plays Reef Hawk, a troubled star who must confront his past while dealing with a mysterious figure making serious demands. The cast includes Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, and a rare acting appearance by Martin Scorsese.

3. Fuze (April 3)

For action fans, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James star in this high-stakes heist thriller. Set in a London skyscraper during a massive construction project, the story follows a group attempting to recover an unexploded WWII device to use as leverage.

2. The Drama (April 3)

One of the most anticipated A24 projects of the year, The Drama stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Dream Scenario), the film is a genre-bending “rom-com thriller” about a couple whose wedding week takes a tense, psychological turn. The chemistry between the two leads is already generating buzz on the festival circuit.

1. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (April 1)

Following the $1.3 billion success of the 2023 original, Mario and Luigi are heading to the stars. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black return, joined by Brie Larson as Rosalina. This sequel leans heavily into the gravity-defying mechanics of the Galaxy games, with Illumination promising some of the most visually stunning animation in the studio's history.